Mr. John F. Visintine, III, M.D.

Expert Publications

• Is cerclage height associated with the incidence of preterm birth in women with an ultrasound-indicated cerclage?
• Factors predictive for failure to perform postpartum tubal ligations following vaginal delivery.
• Is cerclage height associated with the incidence of preterm birth in women with a history-indicated cerclage?

Media Releases

Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist Dr. John F. Visintine, III, who serves patients in McAllen, Texas.

Dr. Visintine, III is a highly trained obstetrician-gynecologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist with Driscoll Children’s Health System- Maternal Fetal Medicine

Driscoll Health System Maternal Fetal Medicine was founded in 2008. Since then, it has grown to include five maternal fetal medicine specialists, supported by pediatric cardiology, genetics, perinatal sonographers and nurses and a clinical care coordinator, now providing care at seven locations. Its mission is to provide state-of-the-art maternal care, fetal diagnosis, and treatment for the women of South Texas.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Visintine, III graduated with his medical degree from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1997. He then went on to perform his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at The University of Toledo Medical Center, and his fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. 

Committed to patient-centered care, he is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology & maternal-fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Licensed to practice medicine in Texas, Dr. Visintine, III is affiliated with Bay Area Medical Center, and CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – South.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts). An obstetrician-gynecologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders that affect women, such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, and menopause. Additionally, they work with expecting mothers throughout their pregnancies, during childbirth, and into postpartum. 

Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) is a branch of medicine that focuses on managing health concerns of the mother and fetus prior to, during, and shortly after pregnancy. Maternal-fetal medicine specialists are physicians who subspecialize within the field of obstetrics. For pregnant women with chronic health problems, MFM specialists work to keep them as healthy as possible while their bodies go through changes. They also care for women who face unexpected problems that develop during pregnancy such as early labor, bleeding or high blood pressure. 

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