First Choice OB/GYN Associates, PA



JULIO C. NOVOA, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology Dr. Novoa was born in Lima, Peru. He graduated in the top 5 percent of his medical school class from Meharry Medical School in 1995. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology through the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Baltimore, MD in 1999. He began his private practice in August 1999 and has one of the largest solo OB/GYN practices in the El Paso area. His interests include management of teen and high risk pregnancies and pelvic reconstruction surgery including vaginal rejuvenation surgery and Virginal Restoration. Dr. Novoa has excelled in both obstetrics and gynecology as demonstrated by his extensive experience in both fields of his specialty. He has strived to establish and maintain a level of excellence which is best exemplified by his practice statistics. Obstetrical Practice Dr. Novoa's interests include management of teen and high risk pregnancies and he specializes in high risk deliveries such as Trial of Labor and Twin Vaginal Delivery. He is a panel member of the Del Sol Teen Center, Sierra Providence Teen Center, and Preferred Teen Center. Despite delivering more than 3000 babies since starting his practice in 1999, and currently delivering more than 400 babies per year, Dr. Novoa has one of the lowest Cesarean section rates in the United States which is currently lower than 7 percent for primary deliveries.* He is also one of the few doctors in the El Paso area who encourages Trial of labor (TOL)/Vaginal Birth after Cesarean Section (VBAC) deliveries on single previous Cesarean section candidates.* His current rate of Cesarean section for this type of delivery is 10%.* The current rate of Cesarean Section in the US is above 30 percent. The World Health Organization (WHO), and the US Department of Health and Human Services (Healthy People 2010) recommend a primary Cesarean section rate at or below 15 percent. Each of these organizations also encourage offering TOL/VBAC to patients although fewer than 5 percent of Obstetricians offer this service. Gynecology Practice Dr. Novoa is trained in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery as well as in office and outpatient procedures for the diagnosis and management of urinary incontinence, abnormal vaginal bleeding and abnormal PaP smears. He also specializes in pelvic reconstructive surgery for the treatment of vaginal and uterine prolapse and procidentia, as well as, cosmetic gynecology. Currently he is the only OB/GYN offering Virginal Restoration* surgery. Dr. Novoa's knowledge and experience related to obstetrics has directly influenced his gynecological training and his practice. He has performed hundreds of vaginal and vulvar modifications following vaginal deliver, which has placed him in an small circle of reconstructive pelvic surgeons and cosmetic gynecologists. Office Practice Dr. Novoa provides all services traditionally offered by OB/GYN doctors. He has further expanded his practice to include contemporary services which include cosmetic procedures such as facial rejuvenation, laser hair removal, body piercing, scar revision, BOTOX, and Restylane. Dr. Novoa also offers hormonal treatment for the management of sexual dysfunction for both men (andropause) and women (female sexual dysfunction). Cosmetic Practice Dr. Novoa provides the following AWAKE Procedures to his patients wishing cosmetic improvement. AWAKE Breast Augmentation AWAKE Liposuction AWAKE Lipoabdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) AWAKE Vaginal Rejuvenation and Virginal Size Restoration Surgery Current Positions Medical Director First Choice OB/GYN Associates, P.A. Medical Director First Choice Physician Associates, P.A. Medical Director Preferred OB/GYN Associates Board of Managers, Physicians Dedicated to Women's and Children's Healthcare, PLLC Previous Positions: Vice-Chair, Department of OB/GYN, Del Sol Medical Center Vice-Chair, Department of OB/GYN, Sierra Medical Center Attending Privileges: Del Sol Medical Center Las Palmas Medical Center Providence Memorial Medical Center Sierra Providence Medical Center Sierra Providence Eastside Center Physicans Hospital Education College University of Maryland Baltimore County: 1986-1987 University of Maryland University College: 1988 Frederick Community College: 1988 University of Maryland Baltimore County: 1988-1989 Graduated with Honors Medical School Meharry Medical College: 1990-1994 Honor Graduate Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology Greater Baltimore Medical Center: 1995-1999 Submitted Medical Residency Award Paper: "Risk Assessment of Uterine Rupture During Trial of Labor: Evaluation of a VBAC Scoring System." Military Service Military Occupational Specialty (MOS): 300-91A10 - Medical Specialist Basic Training: Fort Bliss, Texas: 3/87 Nominated Soldier of Cycle Advanced Individual Training: Fort Sam Houston, Texas: 5/87 Nominated Soldier of Cycle Distinguished Honor Graduate of Class Permanent Station: Fort Detrick, Maryland: 7/87-3/89 Honor Graduate Desert Training Course: Army Training Evaluation Program (ARTEP): Dragon Summit Letter of Commendation Technician in Department of Experimental Pathology, Electron Microscopy at the United Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) Human Volunteer for Experimental Vaccine Protocols Tularemia Chikungunya Continued Army Medical Education Medical NCO Preparatory MOS 91B30: 8/1/88 Additional Decorations, Medals and Ribbons Good Conduct Medal M16 Rifle Qualification Badge (Expert) Hand Grenade Qualification Honorable Discharge 3/3/89 Maryland Army National Guard: 4/89 91A10 Medical Specialist 104th Medical Battalion, Catonsville, Maryland Reserved Officer Training Course (ROTC): 4/89-4/91 Johns Hopkins University