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Monica Diaz, MD

Position: MD

Dr. Monica Diaz is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist. She grew up in San Antonio and earned a degree in Psychology from Baylor University. Dr. Diaz returned to San Antonio and received her medical degree from the UT Health Science Center. She completed her residency training at The Methodist Hospital in Houston,TX and has been on staff at Medical City Hospital since that time. Dr. Diaz has served on several committees, including Performance Improvement, Tissue and Transfusion, and the Robotics Committee.

Wendy C. Parnell, MD

Position: MD

Dr. Wendy Parnell is a native of Dallas, Texas. After graduating from the Greenhill School, she attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia where graduated with a BS in neuroscience and behavioral biology. She received her medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. In 2011 she completed her internship and residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. Dr. Parnell values the immeasurable training and vast experiences she had at Parkland Hospital and UT Southwestern. She is now an active member of the staff at Medical City Dallas.

Rachel Gunderson, MD

Position: MD

Dr. Rachel Gunderson grew up in Nebraska and after moving frequently for her education, she is proud to call Texas home. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in human biology with honors from Stanford University and her medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Parkland Hospital. During her residency, Dr. Gunderson was recognized as the Southwestern Gynecologic Assembly Outstanding Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology and received the award for excellence in Gynecologic Oncology.

Shanica Pompey, MD

Position: MD

Dr. Shanica Pompey was born on the south side of Chicago, IL. At the age of 5, she and her family moved to Dallas, and she been here ever since. She is a proud alumni of the Booker T. High School for the Performing and Visual Arts where she studied the Visual Arts. However, she has always had a love for health and science and changed her focus to medicine when her mother had a life threatening health emergency. She then completed her undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Dallas where she majored in Biology and Business Administration...

Lisa Sliwinski, MD

Position: MD

Dr. Lisa Sliwinski was born at Medical City Dallas and raised in Plano, TX. She attended Baylor University for undergrad where she was a 4 year letter winner on the 2012 Big XII champion women’s soccer team. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in biology and was recognized as Outstanding Senior by the Biology department. She subsequently attended medical school at the McGovern Medical school at the UT Health Science Center at Houston. She stayed in Houston for OB-GYN residency at Houston Methodist where she served as administrative chief resident during her final year and was recognized as Outstanding ....

Joseph Carlos, Retired

Position: MD

Dr. Joseph Carlos is a Michigan native. He is one of the founding physicians of Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A., which has been in existence since 1981. Dr. Carlos is an active member of the medical staff of Medical City Hospital, having served in leadership positions on many hospital committees. Dr. Carlos is slated to be the Chief of Staff at Medical City Hospital for the 2006-2007 term. As a deacon at New Hope Baptist Church, Dr. Carlos is known for incorporating Christian prayer and faith into his practice. Dr. Carlos and his wife, Hazel, are the proud parents of 3 beautiful children (Joseph, Jordan, and Marjon).

Winfred Parnell, Retired

Position: MD

Dr. Parnell is originally from Florida, but considers Texas to be his home. He is a founding partner of Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A., and has been an active partner since 1981. Dr. Parnell devotes a great deal of time with a vigorous community outreach initiative that addresses quality of life issues, particularly for women. He specializes in obstetrics, annual exams, gynecology, infertility, and gynecologic surgery.Dr. Parnell pioneered robotic surgery at Medical City Dallas. He delights in seeing a second generation of patients in his office.

First of all, congratulations! Pregnancy is celebrated at Carlos & Parnell, and we are honored you have chosen our practice to help you with this miraculous experience. Please remember, our doctors and their medical assistants are always available for any questions or concerns you may have. We are with you every step of the way!

Our in-office protocols for prenatal care include providing you with information packets, so you will be prepared for each step along the way. At your first visit, you will have an ultrasound to confirm the viability of your pregnancy, and to give you an accurate due date. You will then receive an individualized care plan, indicating the timing of each of your upcoming prenatal visits, and detailing what will be done. Completing your first visit, you will have ample opportunity to ask your doctor any questions or voice any concerns you might have.

Smiling Doc and AssistantWe want you to leave feeling informed and excited about the fascinating journey to come. Starting with your first visit and continuing for each trimester of your pregnancy, you will have an ultrasound to monitor the development and growth of the baby. An optional nuchal translucency ultrasound at 12 weeks provides a non-invasive diagnostic test to rule out Down’s Syndrome.

Our Hours

MONDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm TUESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm THURSDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FRIDAY 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Osteopenia and osteoporosis, diseases that reduce bone density and cause brittle bones, affect more than half of all women over 50 in America. For women in this age group, we highly recommend bone density testing. The earlier the detection of bone loss, the more bone density there is to save. This means a greater chance of living a full life even with osteoporosis, an otherwise crippling and debilitating disease.

Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A. uses an advanced x-ray system which is used to determine the extent of bone loss and assess a patient’s risk of osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density (BMD). It is most commonly performed on the lower spine and

Diagnostics Testing

hips and allows patients to take preventive measures against osteoporosis before they experience a broken bone. The procedure is non-invasive and painless, requires no preparatory drinks, medications, or injections, and can be conducted in just minutes.

Physicians will use the test to measure a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), and then compare the density to a test population

of similar age, gender, and ethnicity. Changes in bone density over time can also be measured.

Our Hours

MONDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm TUESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm THURSDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FRIDAY 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

We recognize that infertility is a deeply personal issue affecting couples in all areas of their lives and we are committed to providing couples with a more personal approach to infertility treatment. Our personal and caring atmosphere can provide a level of comfort most needed during these complex and emotional periods in a couples’ life.

At Carlos & Parnell, M.D., P.A. patients are taken care of by their doctor, where they feel confident that their doctor is in charge of their care.

Our fertility program is designed to address each couple’s unique medical, 028emotional and financial need. Our goal is to provide you with the best fertility and gynecological care and help you fulfill your dream of expanding your family. We offer personalized, compassionate care.

We believe the best way to achieve a positive experience and a successful outcome is to establish a level of trust and confidence which will minimize the anxieties and stresses commonly associated with fertility treatment. We will provide you with the best care possible.

Our Hours

MONDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm TUESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm THURSDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FRIDAY 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thanks to high-tech surgical instruments, and miniature cameras, our doctors are able to treat many patients with minimally-invasive surgical procedures, instead of the more traditional techniques requiring large incisions. Advantages of this type of surgery include:Friendly Office Folk

Minimal pain with little or no scarring
Faster return to normal activity
Shorter or no hospital stay
Lower costs
Optimum success with these minimally-invasive and small-incision techniques depends, in large part, on the surgeon’s level of expertise. Our doctors have trained with world-renowned experts in this area, and are recognized by their medical colleagues as leaders in the performance of these surgical procedures. Several of these surgical procedures are described below.

Our Hours

MONDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm TUESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm THURSDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FRIDAY 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pelvic and breast exam
Thin Prep Pap smears for those > 21 years old
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) screening, if > 21 yrs old
Blood pressure check
Height/Weight measurement
Urine screening CBC (complete blood count) and TSH (thyroid screen) may be requested with your annual well-woman exam
Cholesterol screening every 3-5 years

Our Hours

MONDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm TUESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm WEDNESDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm THURSDAY 9:00 am - 5:00 pm FRIDAY 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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