Ascension Seton Williamson In Round Rock Undergoes Expansion

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — Ascension Seton Williamson officials this week announced the expansion of its women’s health program.

The bolstered presence includes the addition of five experienced OB/GYNs, new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and breast surgery program, expansion of maternal fetal medicine and urogynecology services and the incorporation of new technology to support the program’s growth, officials said in an advisory. Dr. Richard Benedict, OB/GYN, joined the team in 2019 and leads the women’s health program at Ascension Seton Williamson with a focus on patient experience and quality.

“We are thrilled to expand our women’s health program at Ascension Seton Williamson,” Kate Henderson, regional hospital president at Ascension Seton Williamson, said in a prepared statement. “Our multidisciplinary, experienced team provides seamless care at each stage of a woman’s life and health care services close to women's homes in Williamson County and the surrounding communities.”

Ascension Seton Williamson’s Women’s Health Program officials termed the expansion as a “rebirth.” Buttressing the assessment is an expanded women’s health program at Ascension Seton Williamson that includes a NICU, which opened in January 2020. The Level II NICU features eight beds and includes state-of-the-art equipment for infants who require advanced care after birth. The NICU keeps mothers and their babies together, in one place, to receive high quality care. Additionally, OB/GYNs Dr. Jennifer Uxer, Dr. Melisa McCormick, and Dr. Bianca Ibarra joined Dr. Benedict on the clinical team at Ascension Seton Williamson.

Ascension Seton Williamson launched its breast surgery program in May 2020. Featuring surgeons Dr. Joseph Jeanette and Dr. Nancy Marquez and breast imaging specialist Dr. Jaime Callas, the program offers advanced imaging and surgical procedures to meet the community's needs for breast care. Additionally, the program features a new and innovative technology, SAVI Scout, to treat individuals diagnosed with breast cancer. This state of the art surgical guidance system enables the surgical team to more accurately pinpoint tumors prior to surgery and enhances surgical success in the removal of targeted breast tumors.

Expanded Women’s Health Services

Ascension Seton Williamson offers the full spectrum of women’s health services, including comprehensive obstetric and gynecological services, officials said. OB specialists at Ascension Seton Williamson now offer maternal fetal medicine support on site, as well as gynecological surgical services, including minimally invasive surgeries such as laparoscopy and robotically-enabled surgery using a DaVinci surgical robot, officials added.

“We provide personalized, comprehensive care for women and newborns at Ascension Seton Williamson,” Benedict said in a prepared statement. “From new programs and technology, to service expansions, our team is proud to offer high quality care to every patient.”

Focus on Quality and Growth

High quality care continues to be a primary focus at Ascension Seton Williamson, officials asserted. Serving the community for more than a decade, the Ascension Seton Williamson has seen an increased demand for high quality care for women and continues to grow to meet those needs. A fourth OB/GYN, Dr. Bianca Ibarra, joins the team in August with plans to welcome a fifth OB/GYN later this year.

In addition to these new programs and expansions, women who receive care at Ascension Seton Williamson can expect:

• Personalized, individualized care for mom and baby.
• Amenities for mom and baby including spacious rooms, Mommy massage, aromatherapy.
• Convenient parking and comfortable lounge.
• Wireless fetal monitoring.
• Postpartum support groups.
• Convenient access to the new Ascension Medical Group Seton Women’s Health Williamson clinic located adjacent to the hospital.
• Access to the most pediatric specialists in Austin and the highest level NICU at Dell Children’s Medical Center.

Ascension Seton Williamson is located at 201 Seton Parkway in Round Rock where virtual and in-person visits are available. Learn more at setonbaby.com.

About Ascension Texas

In Texas, Ascension operates Ascension Providence in Waco and Ascension Seton, which includes Dell Children’s Medical Center, the region’s only comprehensive children’s hospital and pediatric Level I trauma center, and Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, the region’s only Level I trauma center for adults. Ascension Seton partners with Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin and shares a common vision of transforming healthcare through a focus on quality and value. Serving Texas for 115 years, Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension is one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., operating 2,600 sites of care – including 150 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Visit www.ascension.org and www.dellchildrens.net.