Dr. Marlon White, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Marlon White, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

Dr. White is one of the country’s most highly ranked doctors, specializing in women’s health and obstetrics & gynecology. He practices at Northwest Women’s Center in Houston, Texas, where he is committed to providing patient-centered care for patients of all ages, from puberty through menopause. In addition to tending to those with acute and chronic issues, he specializes in BioTE bioidentical pellet therapy for correcting hormone imbalances due to low estrogen and testosterone levels. 

Northwest Women’s Center is a leading obstetrics and gynecology practice, providing women of all ages with advanced care for all their health needs, from simple exams to complex treatments and ongoing management of chronic conditions. The practice offers a comprehensive array of treatment options, including state-of-the-art treatment of uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, HPV infection, endometriosis, abdominal pain and pelvic pain, incontinence, vaginal dryness and vaginal discharge, menopause, PCOS and osteoporosis, as well as complete pregnancy care, STD testing, and birth control options. As a trusted Houston-area gynecologist practice, Northwest Women’s Center provides top-ranked minimally-invasive diagnostic and treatment procedures including laparoscopic hysterectomy, colposcopy, and ultrasound services.

A 1987 graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Dr. White went on to complete his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. He also holds a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University in Waco.

A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the Texas Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which is a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada. He is also affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. 

Obstetrics and Gynecology 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, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health. 

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