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Lena Younes, MD

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Lena Younes, MD, earned her medical degree at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas, in 2020. From there, she went to Galveston to complete her OB/GYN residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2024. Dr. Younes joined Kelsey-Seybold’s OB/GYN department in September 2024.

For Dr. Younes, practicing medicine is the only thing she could ever imagine herself doing in life. She treats a wide variety of conditions that encompass Obstetrics and Gynecology, including well woman exams, guiding patients through pregnancy, treating the symptoms of menopause, and more. In addition to general Obstetrics, her clinical interests include gynecological surgical procedures such as hysterectomy and operative ablation. Above all, Dr. Younes enjoys problem solving and building relationships with her patients.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: September 2024

Awards & Publications

Awards

  • Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Outstanding Resident of the Year (2023)
  • SMFM Residency Program Award for Excellence in Obstetrics (2023)
  • UTMB Golden Apple Award for Medical Student Education (2023)

Publications

Benson M, Younes L, Watson A, Saade GR, Saad AF. Applying Tension to the Transcervical Foley Balloon and Delivery Times in Term Nulliparous Women Undergoing Induction of Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Feb 29.

Ezirim N, Younes LK, Barrett JH, Kauffman RP, Macleay KJ, Newton ST, Tullar P. Reproducibility of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale during the Postpartum Period. Am J Perinatol. 2021 Apr 21.

Research

UTMB – Galveston, 2022 – 2024

  • (Free Foley Trial) Tension versus Tension-Free Foley Balloon for Cervical Ripening in Nulliparous Women Undergoing Induction of Labor: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

TTUHSC – Amarillo, Dept. Of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2018 – 2020

  • Composed an IRB protocol for a study evaluating the use and efficacy of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale in women during the immediate postpartum delivery period.
  • Advisors: Dr. Paul Tullar & Dr. Nkechi Ezirim

UH Dept. of Health and Human Performance, 2014 – 2016

  • Worked toward understanding healthy and pathological neuromuscular control, especially in the diabetic population.
  • Advisor: Dr. Stacey Gorniak – Center for Neuromotor & Biomechanics

Hobbies & Interests

When she is not seeing patients, Dr. Younes enjoys baking, traveling, participating in trivia, golfing, and playing with her cat, Olive.

Education

  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine - Lubbock, TX, 2020

Internship/Residency

  • University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, 2024
Dr. Younes is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Association.

Locations

Memorial City Clinic

929 Gessner Road, Suites 1450 and 1600,
Houston, TX 77024

Get Directions 713-442-5200

Memorial Villages Campus

9110 Katy Freeway,
Houston, TX 77055

Get Directions 713-442-6900

Westchase Clinic

11284 Westheimer Road,
Houston, TX 77042

Get Directions 713-442-7700

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hermann - Memorial City Medical Center

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