- Assistant Clinical Professor, ObGyn, Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, Health Science Center
- Staff Physician, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine
- Clerkship Director, ObGyn, Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, Health Science Center
I have been involved in minimally invasive gynecological research and published over 40 clinical articles, case reports, and medical commentaries covering both obstetrical and gynecological topics. My clinical practice is as an OB/GYN hospitalist at CHI Saint Joseph Regional Hospital in Bryan, Texas.
I am a published author on in office gynecologic surgery and was part of the FDA post-approval study for the Essure 305 system, as well as the investigational Essure 505 device. Other areas of research publications include therapies for abnormal uterine bleeding, post-partum sentinel events (retained surgical items), and female sexual health.
Dr. Chapa has served as a peer reviewer for the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Journal of Surgical Case Reports. Additionally, he has served as a medical research consultant to Johnson & Johnson/Ethicon, Bayer Healthcare, Smith&Nephew, Inc., and Cooper Surgical. From 2007-2012, Dr Chapa authored aspects of the professional education content for obstetricians and gynecologists for these medical corporations.
Dr Chapa has taught as an invited physician-faculty member in South Africa, Israel, the European Union, The Netherlands, Norway, Ireland, Chile, Columbia, and Canada due to his unique lecture style and passion for evidence based learning.
- Parkland Memorial Hospital - (Dallas, Texas, United States), Medical Residency 2000
- M.D. in , The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center - (Dallas, Texas, United States) 1996
- B.A. in Biology, The University of Texas at Austin - (Austin, Texas, United States) 1992
Academic Articles39
- Roy, S., Carlton, R., Weisberg, M., Clark, R., Migliaccio-Walle, K., & Chapa, H. (2015). Economic Impact of the Use of an Absorbable Adhesion Barrier in Preventing Adhesions Following Open Gynecologic Surgeries.. Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants. 25(3), 245-252.
- Chapa, H. O., & Venegas, G. (2014). Hysteroscopic Sterilization Outcomes in Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Review. 21(6), s104-s105.
- Chapa, H. O. (2014). Re: Incidence of de Novo Pelvic Pain After Radiofrequency or Thermal Balloon Global Endometrial Ablation Therapy. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. 30(4), 254-254.
- Chapa, H., & Venegas. (2013). Maternal morbidity at first repeat cesarean: a sub-analysis of Interceed barrier placed at primary cesarean section. Open Access Surgery. Volume 6, 7-12.
- Chapa, H., & Venegas. (2013). Confirmation test for hysteroscopic sterilization: a descriptive study of patient tolerability and impressions. Volume 7, 269-274.
Chapters1
- Thomas, A., Li, Y., Kaunas, C. L., Newcomb, M., Carrino, G. E., Greenwood, L. D., ... Chapa, H. O. (2022). Implementation of a Digital Live-Action Gaming Experience for Interprofessional Learning and Training. Global Perspectives on Educational Innovations for Emergency Situations. 199-207. Springer Nature.
Internet Publications2
- Chapa, H. (2020). Why wear face masks in public? Heres what the research shows. - An article submitted to The Conversation
- Chapa, H. (2020). Pregnant in a time of coronavirus - the changing risks and what you need to know. - An article submitted to The Conversation