Scholars

Clinical Assistant Professor

Positions:

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

overview

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.

education and training

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

selected publications

Academic Articles39

Chapa, H. O., Antonetti, A. G., & Sandate, J. (2012). Office Versus Hospital Based Essure Procedure: Pareto Principle in Action. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. 28(1), 16-19.
Chapa, H. O. (2012). Patient Sequelae and Accrued Health Care Costs from Intra-Abdominal/Pelvic Adhesions. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. 28(2), 121-126.

SDG 3
Chapa, H. O., Venegas, G., Antonetti, A. G., Van Duyne, C. P., Sandate, J., & Bakker, K. (2012). Three-Year Prospective Menstrual and Dysmenorrhea Outcomes after ThermachoiceIII in-Office Therapy. Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. 28(5), 350-354.
Chapa, H. O., Venegas, G., Vanduyne, C. P., Antonetti, A. G., Sandate, J. P., & Silver, L. (2011). Peritoneal adhesion prevention at cesarean section: an analysis of the effectiveness of an absorbable adhesion barrier.. 56(3-4), 103-109.
Chapa, H. O., & Bakker, K. (2011). Essure Hysteroscopic Sterilization in Patients with Intrauterine Device In Situ: Feasibility and Outcome Evaluation. 18(6), s83-S83.

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.