MEET OUR PROVIDERS

Dr. Rene Perez attended the University of Baylor in Waco, TX and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and minored in Biology & Environmental Studies in 1999.  He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2003. He then attended residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at University Hospital in San Antonio and completed his training in June 2007.  He is an active member of Bexar County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a full scope OB/GYN doctor with the distinction of training in the ACESSA procedure and is a robotically trained surgeon. Dr. Perez is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is Board Certified in his field of medicine. When he is not in the office or at the hospital tending to patients he enjoys spending time with his family.

 Jenna Nicole Banner MD is a practicing Obstetrician and Gynecologist in San Antonio, Tx. Dr. Banner attended the University of Texas in Austin graduating with Honors-Summa Cum Laude in 2008. She went on to attend the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Medicine in San Antonio, Tx. graduating at the top of her class in 2012.   Dr. Banner successfully completed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency program in 2016 at University Hospital in San Antonio.  She is a full scope OB/GYN doctor who is robotically trained for minimally invasive surgical procedures. In her spare time Dr. Banner enjoys her time with her two boys, traveling and outdoor sports and activities. Dr. Banner is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is Board Certified in her field of medicine.

Dr. Ahn was born in San Francisco, California but raised most of her childhood in “The Valley” (McAllen, Texas). She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio in 2005. She was involved in research at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in the Infectious Disease Department for four years during that time. She subsequently earned a Master of Science in Interdepartmental Medical Science at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. She then went on to earn her Doctorate of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, TX. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her clinical interests include pelvic floor reconstruction and minimally invasive robotic surgery. Dr. Ahn is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is Board Certified in her field of medicine.

Dr. Gonzales was born and raised in Houston, TX. For Undergraduate, she attended Texas A&M University at Galveston and graduated with honors in 2008, earning her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology. She worked as a Neuropsychology technician in Houston for 2 years before attending Medical School at Texas Tech University Health Science Center in Lubbock, TX. She Graduated in 2015, earning her Doctorate of Medicine. Dr. Gonzales then went on to complete her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. Clinically, she is especially interested in minimally invasive robotic surgical techniques. Her hobbies include hiking, watching documentaries, and spending time with her husband and cat. Dr. Gonzales is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is Board Certified in her field of medicine.

Dr. Simien was born and raised in the inner cities of Los Angeles, California. He attended Missouri Baptist University in St. Louis, Missouri and obtained his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. He received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University. Subsequently, he attended residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and completed his training in June 2021. During his training, Dr. Simien was awarded and ranked highly as “Top Teaching Resident” in the class of 2021 and “Best Laparoscopic Resident Surgeon”.  Dr. Simien’s clinical interest include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, osteopathic manipulation, transgender care and infertility. Dr. Simien is a father of 3 and when he is not seeing patients, he enjoys all sports entertainment, food and spending time with family. 

Dr. Jajal was born in San Jose, California, but raised near Austin, Texas. She graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Dallas with a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience and a minor in gender studies.  She received her medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. During her time in residency, she won awards related to research and teaching of medical students. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, provision of gender-affirming care, complex contraceptive care, and adolescent care.  She is passionate about empowering her patients and helping them achieve their healthcare goals.  Outside of medicine, she enjoys cooking, reading, learning new languages, and hanging out with her dog, Lily. Dr. Jajal is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is Board Certified in her field of medicine.

  Carla is a nationally certified  Women's Health Nurse Practitioner.  She began her career as a registered nurse in California in 1999.  She went on to train as a labor and delivery nurse and completed five years at the labor and delivery department . Carla went on to complete her training as an Advanced Women's Health Nurse Practitioner in 2005. She has successfully completed her MSN degree and has been certified in colposcopy (procedure for treatment of abnormal pap smear). She is dedicated to continuing to advance her knowledge and providing exceptional patient care. She has been an integral part of our team since 2010.  

Aileth is a Certified Nurse Midwife. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. She then attended Emory University - Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, in Atlanta, GA, where she earned her BSN and Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery. She has always had an interest in reproductive health and pregnancy thanks to her mom who shared stories and experiences about her own pregnancies. Aileth strives to provide compassionate care and empower all patients through health education and collaborative decision-making. She also has a special interest in eliminating language barriers in healthcare for Spanish-speaking patients. Aileth was born and raised in Chicago, IL but now calls San Antonio her home. In her free time, she likes to spend time with her husband and their two pet birds, go on hikes, exercise, cook, and try new restaurants.

 Savannah is a Certified Nurse Midwife born and raised in El Paso, TX. She earned her first undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Texas of El Paso in 2010. Go, Miners! There, she continued her education journey and attended the Fast Track Nursing program, earning her a second BSN in nursing. She started her nursing career as a Labor and Delivery nurse. She quickly developed a passion for caring for families during their birthing experiences. Because of these experiences and her own experience as a mother, she was driven to obtain a Master of Science in Nurse Midwifery. She attended the country's oldest and largest operating nurse-midwifery education program, Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, KY, and graduated with a 3.7 GPA. Savannah hopes to provide quality and evidence-based health care to all populations. She empowers women and their families throughout prenatal and gynecological care. San Antonio has been her home for the past five years, and it is San Antonio where she hopes to continue to build a strong midwifery presence backed by the best physicians. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends in her free time. She works on home projects during the weekend, or her time is filled with soccer games and select baseball tournaments.