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Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG

Accepting New Patients

(150 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology

Professional interests include: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), abnormal uterine bleeding, sterilization, and more.

14211 Farm To Market 2920 Suite 110
Tomball, TX 77377

(281) 737-1910

Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG is a gynecologist in Houston, TX specializing in gynecology. Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist.

Office Locations

Houston Methodist

18220 State Highway 249 Suite 475
Houston, TX 77070

(281) 737-1320

(281) 737-1321

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Houston Methodist

14211 Farm To Market 2920 Suite 110
Tomball, TX 77377

(281) 737-1910

(281) 737-1911

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Some issues Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast exam

pelvic exam

In 2012, Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG performed more breast exam, and pelvic exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	14
gynecologic procedures	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	42
doctor visit	35
gynecologic procedures	42
lab tests	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	35
cytology	11
doctor visit	64
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	35
lab tests	15
preventive care	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	22
cytology	13
doctor visit	42
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	22
preventive care	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	23
doctor visit	19
gynecologic procedures	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	33
cytology	12
doctor visit	15
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	33
preventive care	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

breast exam	25
doctor visit	38
gynecologic procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated as a gynecologist in Houston, TX were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

breast exam	27
cytology	12
doctor visit	35
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	27
lab tests	13
preventive care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	39
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	4
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG From 2016 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	4

Education & Training

She completed residency at Houston Methodist Hospital. She has a state license in Texas.

Residency: Houston Methodist Hospital (2014)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Houston Methodist

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, WellPoint, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, Aetna Student Health, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO, TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), HAA Preferred Partners (International), Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, Aetna International, Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO), TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

WellPoint

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

Aetna Student Health

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

DEVOTED CORE GREATER HOUSTON HMO

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

DEVOTED EXTRA GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

DEVOTED PREMIUM (PRIME) GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

Aetna International

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

DEVOTED GIVEBACK GREATER HOUSTON (HMO)

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

Aetna Signature Administrators TX Annual Conf of UMC

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 150 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-08

Since my last child was born 19 years ago, I have been having difficulties finding a Gynecologist due to mine of 10 years leaving the field to pursue another venture in her life. I have seen 12 different doctors, a different doctor every year till now. After meeting Dr. Cavender, I felt so at ease and not at all embarrassed to ask her any questions or tell her anything about myself that I may of felt embarrassed about. Her bedside manner is very sweet and amazing & she is very informative and thorough on anything that I have asked her. It was almost like talking to a friend I have know for a long time. Needless to say I hope she can be my forever gynecologist!!!!

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-09