Summary

Dr. Barbara Held is an obstetrician and gynecologist who earned their medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. They completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital and brings 29 years of experience to women's healthcare. Dr. Held is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Held practices at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. They specialize in treating ovarian cysts and noncancerous ovarian growths, as well as managing uterine fibroids. Their procedural expertise includes IUD insertion and pelvic ultrasounds for comprehensive women's health evaluations. Patients have given Dr. Held an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 29 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 22 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 30 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Barbara I. Held

8080 N Stadium Dr Ste 270Houston, TX 77054

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Obstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & GynecologyObstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
4.4 
29 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English
Houston , TXWebster , TXHumble , TXKaty , TX
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: St. Georges University (SGU) School of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad De Carabobo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Barbara I. Held

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - POS
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - HMO
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • Sana
  • State Farm
  • Texas Children's Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthOne

Medical Specialties

Barbara I. Held has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Barbara I. Held has the following 30 areas of expertise

  • Amenorrhea
  • Anemia
  • Biopsy
  • Birth Control
  • C-section
  • Child Birth
  • Female Circumcision
  • Genital Warts
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hysteroscopic Surgery
  • Infertility
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Male Circumcision
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Pain
  • Metrorrhagia
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Exam
  • PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Sexual Dysfunction (Physiological)
  • STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
  • Tubal Ligation (Permanent Sterilization in Women)
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Uterine Cervical Dysplasia
  • Warts
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Barbara I. Held holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1997.

NPI Number

Barbara I. Held's NPI number is 1861401457.

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Barbara I. Held is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.
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