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DALLAS, TEXAS (October 2024): Fibroid Institute Texas announces that fibroid doctor Suzanne Slonim, MD was recognized among D Magazine’s Best Doctors for the ninth time in the past 11 years. The prestigious award is chosen by area doctors and honors highly respected physicians by specialty. Fibroid Institute, with multiple clinics in the Dallas and Houston metro areas, treats fibroids with compassionate, patient-centered care and offers uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), the gold standard in non-surgical fibroid treatment. By performing UFE in-office, Dr. Slonim fulfills her passion for helping women live fibroid-free without major surgery.
This is the sixth straight year Dr. Slonim received the D Best Doctor award. She also was awarded in 2013, 2014, and 2016.
“It is an honor to be chosen as one of D Magazine’s best doctors,” Dr. Slonim says. “There are so many great doctors from Dallas, so to have the respect of other doctors in Dallas is quite an honor. I always try to take good care of my patients. Getting recognition for it is just icing on the cake.”
About Fibroid Doctor Suzanne Slonim, MD and Her Role in Treating Fibroids
Research estimates that 171 million women worldwide suffer from fibroids. However, a lack of dialogue and misinformation about what non-surgical fibroid treatment options exist has led to many women feeling unprepared for the journey ahead. They either are not aware they have fibroids, do not have access to adequate information or treatment, are hesitant to report symptoms, or normalize symptoms as part of being a woman with menstrual cycles. Dr. Suzanne Slonim is a board-certified interventional radiologist trained to perform minimally invasive procedures with X-ray guidance. She has been on a crusade throughout her career to raise awareness about this critical topic.
Dr. Slonim was at the forefront of legislation three years ago that made Texas one of 10 states to recognize July as Fibroid Awareness Month. She has completed over 36,000 interventional radiology cases over the past three decades. That experience and commitment has helped thousands of women become fibroid-free without major surgery. As Dr. Slonim states, “This is all we do. There is no other practice in Dallas exclusively dedicated to treating fibroids. There are very few practices like this across the country.”
According to Dr. Slonim, the necessary characteristics of being a D Magazine Best Doctor in Dallas include empathy, dedication, persistence, being excellent with referring doctors, and always putting patients’ needs first.
Dr. Slonim supports all doctors in the community and congratulates other recipients of this year’s award. “I am honored to be included among such great doctors. Congratulations to everybody,” she says.
About Uterine Fibroids and UFE
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterus that affect 70-80% of all women, usually between ages 30 and 50. While not life-threatening, they can cause significant symptoms like severe pelvic pain, heavy periods, bloating, frequent urination, back pain, and reproductive issues such as infertility or miscarriage. Fibroids are often detected during health testing.
Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a non-surgical procedure that uses imaging to guide a catheter into the arteries supplying the fibroids. Tiny particles are then injected to block blood flow, causing the fibroids to shrink and die while keeping the uterus intact. UFE is a quick, minimally invasive alternative to hysterectomy or myomectomy, with most patients able to go home after one hour. It is covered by most insurance and has a shorter recovery time than traditional surgery, with a success rate of over 90% in reducing fibroid symptoms.
Although UFE was once less commonly recommended due to concerns about pain, since the Fibroid Institute's launch in 2016, a growing number of medical professionals have chosen to send patients to the Fibroid Institute. Dr. Slonim’s proprietary unique approach in fibroid treatment greatly reduces discomfort during recovery, making it a preferred option for many healthcare professionals.
About Fibroid Institute
Medical Director Dr. Suzanne Slonim founded the Fibroid Institute in 2016 out of concern for the high number of surgeries in treating uterine fibroids. The institute focuses on increasing access to uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive procedure, and educating women about their treatment options.
Dr. Slonim states, “There is nothing more rewarding than helping women through a difficult medical situation.” The concierge model at Fibroid Institute means patients get personalized and complete care from the initial consultation through post-procedure follow-ups. UFE patients can access their fibroid doctor’s mobile number to call or text with questions and concerns.
By prioritizing patient needs, the Fibroid Institute is also helping to lower healthcare costs of fibroid treatment. Since UFE is an outpatient procedure that doesn't require a hospital stay, it is more affordable than surgeries like hysterectomy. With rising national demand for non-surgical treatments, women from across the country visit the Fibroid Institute's Houston and Dallas clinics. Thousands have chosen their team for non-surgical fibroid treatment.
For More Information
In the North Texas area, patients can visit Fibroid Institute Texas in Addison, Dallas, Duncanville and Euless. In the South Texas area, Fibroid Institute has consultations available to patients from Sugar Land, Katy, Clear Lake and The Woodlands. Appointments are also available via telemedicine in both metropolitan areas. For more information or to schedule, contact the Fibroid Institute’s Dallas fibroid clinics at 214-838-6440, Houston fibroid clinics at 713-903-3733 or visit FibroidFree.com.
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Name: Fibroid Institute
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Address: 12840 Hillcrest Road, Suite E104, Dallas, Texas 75230, United States
Phone: +1-214-838-6440
Website: https://www.fibroidfree.com/
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