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Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG

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(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2010)

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

18220 State Highway 249 Suite 475
Houston, TX 77070

(832) 698-5525

Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG is a gynecologist in Houston, TX specializing in gynecology. She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2010 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

18220 State Highway 249 Suite 475
Houston, TX 77070

Address:

14211 Farm To Market 2920 Suite 110
Orange, TX 77377

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.

breast exam	13
gynecologic procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	25

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

breast exam	41
doctor visit	32
gynecologic procedures	41
lab tests	11

**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

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

breast exam	34
cytology	10
doctor visit	61
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	34
lab tests	14
preventive care	10

**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

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

breast exam	21
cytology	12
doctor visit	39
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	21
preventive care	12

**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

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

breast exam	22
doctor visit	16
gynecologic procedures	22

**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

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

breast exam	57
cytology	11
doctor visit	50
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	57
preventive care	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

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	31
cytology	11
doctor visit	41
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	31
lab tests	12
preventive care	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	19
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	3
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	29
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	1
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	5
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 2010. She completed residency at Houston Methodist Hospital. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (2010)

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

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 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 2024-10-08

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Wonderful bedside manner and highly attentive. Was more like a conversation than a patient and doctor session. Highly recommend.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-13

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Cavender is a very good listener and has amazing bedside manner. She's good at explaining options

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Lori Cavander is the best!!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lori Harker Cavender, MD, FACOG. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$368 ESTRING $159	COLOGUARD $71	PVC $38	DUAVEE $34	PREMARIN ORALS $29	Other $36
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$231 Skyla $108	Kyleena $70	Essure $53
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$200 Myrbetriq $87	Vesicare $75	Veozah $38
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.	$180 Phexxi $180
AbbVie, Inc.	$179 Orilissa $87	Lupron $55	$37
Other	$2,319 LO LOESTRIN FE $166	Osphena $118	MYFEMBREE $88	CitraNatal $85	CERVIDIL $83	Other $1,779

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,345
Education	$99
Gift	$32

Biography

Dr. Lori Cavender is a specialist in gynecology. Dr. Cavender studied medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. These areas are among her clinical interests: sexually transmitted diseases (STds), sterilization, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Cavender is affiliated with Houston Methodist. Her practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.