Faculty - Michael J Heard, MD, FACOG

Dr. Heard graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta and completed his residency in OBGYN in Memphis, Tennessee.  He went on to serve in the United States Air Force as an OBGYN for 4 years before completing a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.  He is currently board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and also holds a special certificate in Pediatric/Adolescent Gynecology from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  He has extended his training into other areas of medicine including primary care with board certification in Urgent Care Medicine as well.  

He has been in private practice in Houston for over 15 years and has focused his practice on comprehensive care in reproductive endocrinology including pediatrics to menopause as well as advanced reproductive technology with IVF.  His special interests are pediatric gynecology, primary ovarian insufficiency, male factor infertility, OBGYN ultrasound, and reproductive surgery.  Besides his private practice, he has an academic appointment as faculty at HCA Houston Healthcare West OBGYN Residency Program at West Houston Medical Center and acts as an ultrasound supervisor at Legacy Community Health overseeing obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound services.

Dr. Heard's serious hobby for over 15 years has been preparing active candidates to pass the OBGYN and REI Board Exams at ABOG in Dallas, Texas. He has extensive experience in board preparation working with 100s of candidates over the years and being able to cover the large range of topics that could be found on the written and oral examinations.  His experience working with ACOG and ASRM as a member of key committees including the PROLOG and CREOG Examination Committee have to identify the key topics that candidates need to know for the upcoming board examinations. 

Undergraduate:
University of Georgia

Medical School:
Emory University School of Medicine

Residency:
Regional Medical Center

Fellowship:
Baylor College of Medicine
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Position:
Private Practice

Quotes from our Students

"Excellent review topics and explanations. Very easy to follow.” – MW