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Melinda Chai, MD, attended the University of Queensland Ochsner Medical School in Brisbane, Australia, obtaining her medical degree in 2019. She relocated to Texas, completing her OB/GYN residency at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) in Houston in 2024. Dr. Chai joined Kelsey-Seybold in September 2024.

Having grown up in southeast Asia where healthcare was a rare commodity, Dr. Chai wanted to become a physician to provide care to those who need it. As an OB/GYN, she strives to provide comprehensive care and education for women at all life stages, from puberty to pregnancy and menopause. In addition to providing well woman care, Dr. Chai works with patients on health concerns such as abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis, sexually transmitted infections, hormonal therapy, and menopause symptoms. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive gynecology, high-risk and low-risk obstetrical care, and family planning. Dr. Chai’s favorite part of practicing medicine is being a part of her patients’ lives for both the difficult and exciting times in their lives.

Joined Kelsey-Seybold: September 2024

Awards & Publications

Awards

Resident American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Award, 2023

Publications

Martin, J., Gastanaduy, M., Nakahara, A., Peterson, S., Chai, M., Mussarat, N., & Biggio, J. (2021). Association of skin incision type with postoperative cesarean delivery complications in morbidly obese patients. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 139(1). https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000004630 

Mohr-Sasson, A, Chai, M., Hui, M., Bhalwal, A., Montealegre, A., Dziadek, O., Leon, M., Novel articulated laparoscopy in gynecology surgery. AJOG VOLUME 228, ISSUE 3, SUPPLEMENT, S911-S912, MARCH 2023 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2022.12.183

Abstracts and Presentations

Reddy, S. Chai, M. Acceptability in Self HPV Screening. Presented at Ochsner John C Weeds Conference, Oschner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana (May 17, 2019)

Chai, M. Type 2 Diabetes in Elderly Patients, Presented at Internal Medicine Endocrine Conference, Oschner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana (Oct 23, 2019)

Chai, M., Nossaman, B. Role of BMI and Duration of Labor Analgesia on Instrumentation Rates During Epidural Anesthesia. Presented at Southern Medical Association Conference, Birmingham Alabama. (Nov 2, 2019). Manuscript submitted to International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia

Mohr Sasson, A., Chai, M., Hui, M., Leon, M., Montealegre, A., & Bhalwal, A. (n.d.). Preliminary experience with the novel articulated laparoscopy device. (Presented at 51st AAGL Global Meeting; December 1-4, 2022; Aurora, Colorado. and ESGE 31st Annual Congress; October 5, 2022; Lisbon Portugal)

Dziadek, O., Chai, M., Mohr Sasson, A., & Bhalwal, A. (n.d.). Hysterectomy Outcomes Based on Operative Technique in Obese patients (Submitted 51st AAGL Global Meeting; December 1-4, 2022; Aurora, Colorado.)

Dziadek, O., Chai, M., Mohr Sasson, A., & Bhalwal, A. (n.d.). vNOTES salpingectomy as a method for permanent sterilization. (Submitted 51st AAGL Global Meeting; December 1-4, 2022; Aurora, Colorado.)

Chai MH, Leon MG, Roman E, Carrubba AK. Laparoscopic Cornuectomy for En-bloc Essure® Removal. Presented at 2022 District XI ACOG Annual District Meeting. September 23-25, 2022; San Antonio, Texas.

Chai M, Montealegre A, Mohr-Sasson A, Ascites of unknown origin (Stump the professor). Submitted to ACOG 2023

Chai M., Dziadek, O., Mohr Sasson, A., & Bhalwal, A. (n.d.). Hysterectomy Outcomes Based on Operative Technique in Obese patients. Presented at Forums of Research in Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 2023 at McGovern Medical School, Houston, Texas.

Chai M, Mohr-Sasson A, Jalloul R. Miliary Tuberculosis in Infertility, (Submitted to AJOG, AAGL)

Chai M, Mohr-Sasson A, Jalloul R. Red Herring of Female Infertility. (Stump the professor). Submitted to ACOG 2024 Chai M, Jalloul R, Abdallah M. Hysteroscopic Resection of Uterine Septum (Video presentation). Presented at 2024 SGS Annual Meeting. March 24-27, 2023; Orlando, Florida.

Hobbies & Interests

In her free time, Dr. Chai loves to stay active and be outdoors. She also enjoys traveling to experience and see different cultures.

Education

  • University of Queensland - Ochsner Medical School - Brisbane, Australia, 2019

Internship/Residency

  • UTHealth McGovern Medical School, 2024
Dr. Chai is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology, and American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist - Sugar Land
  • St. Luke's Health - Sugar Land

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