Meet Our Physicians

John Phelps, MD John Phelps, M.D. is an associate professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Doctor Phelps is double board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. After completing a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Doctor Phelps completed a second fellowship in Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopic and Pelvic Surgery. Doctor Phelps has been practicing as an infertility specialist for over 10 years. Doctor Phelps is especially interested in helping infertile couples conceive a child. He performs in vitro fertilization (IVF), ovulation induction and advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures to help infertile couples conceive. Laparoscopic procedures regularly performed by Doctor Phelps include excision of endometriosis, tubloplasty, resection of ovarian cysts, removal of fibroids, vaginal vault suspensions and total laparoscopic hysterectomies. Doctor Phelps has numerous publications pertaining to infertility, IVF and laparoscopic surgery. Doctor Phelps has written book chapters on both infertility and laparoscopic surgery.

Special Interests: Advanced laporoscopic surgery for infertility, endometriosis, laparoscopic tuboplasty, laparoscopic resection ovarian cysts and uterine myomas and laparoscopic hysterectomy, infertility.

Rebecca Chilvers, M.D. Originally from Shreveport, Louisiana, Dr. Chilvers received her undergraduate degree in Biology at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She attended medical school in Shreveport, Louisiana, and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch, in Galveston. She is currently a second-year fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Texas Medical Branch and expects to complete her fellowship in 2010. Dr. Chilvers is interested in infertility research involving the pathogenesis of endometriosis as well as the role of ovarian hormones in controlling oocyte maturation and ovulation.

Summer James, M.D. Each couple's journey through fertility treatment is unique. My goal is to provide personal and individualized treatment to help you achieve your goal of creating your family. You can expect a compassionate and professional approach to your treatment from me and everyone at UTMB.

Dara Mitchel, M.D. Dara Mitchel graduated from the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine and recently completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch. She is beginning her first year of a Reproductive Endocrinology Fellowship.