Dr. Erica Montes is a Board-Certified Gynecologist who joined the practice in January 2023. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She completed her OB/GYN residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center-Parkland Hospital where she was elected one of three chief residents at the largest program in the nation. Born and raised in Texas she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA degree in Biology with Honors.
Dr. Montes has worked in the Valley since completing residency in 2012 and is well-known by her patients for her compassionate approach to care. Her care philosophy is involving the patient in the decision-making process and having open lines of communication. She takes the time to listen to her patient’s symptoms and provides an array of options for treatment. She believes patients tend to do best if they truly comprehend their diagnosis and can navigate their treatment and recovery with the help of their physician.
Dr. Montes is robotically trained on the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System and excels in minimally invasive surgical procedures and in-office procedures offering patients quick recovery with great outcomes. Medical interests include abnormal uterine bleeding, PCOS, uterine fibroids, and vulvar conditions, as well as preventive medicine and family planning. In addition to her excellent clinical and surgical skills, Dr. Montes is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, traveling, and medical blogging. The Modern Mujer Blog was created to provide women with a place to find expert information about female health. She provides an online wealth of knowledge, encourages women to take charge of their health, and provides a platform for empowerment and patient advocacy.