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Merrill Sue Lewen | Guides

Merrill will never get the hang of playing the guitar. But, she is single-handedly helping to make positive changes in the lives of Houstonian women. “My patients have always told me that they actually look forward to their visits with me,” she explains. “I consider this a great compliment as a gynecologist!” With Town & Country Gynecology, she has developed a practice that treats the whole woman. By allowing ample time for each patient, Merrill can “tune into what is important in women’s lives and help with the real issues they are facing. Every woman comes to me with her own story, and I treat that with respect.” Helping other women makes Merrill smile, while her patients grin because health and guidance go hand-in-hand. “Women…don't take credit for how hard they work, how great they look or how much they give. Realizing this allows women the permission the need to take care of themselves the way they should.”