Houston, TX, April 18th, 2025 – MyCHN is thrilled to welcome Dr. Joanie Y. Hare, a highly qualified Obstetrician-Gynecologist, as the new Director of Maternal–Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics. Dr. Hare has extensive experience caring for patients with high-risk pregnancies. Her empathetic and patient-centered care has been shaped by more than 25 years of practice in hospital and outpatient clinical settings.
Meet Registered Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Joanie Y. Hare
Dr. Joanie Y. Hare is a Board-Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist with over 25 years of experience in high-risk obstetrics. A trailblazer in her field, Dr. Hare was the first African American physician in Houston to complete a Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship and is a founding member of Houston Perinatal Associates. She earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident. She went on to complete her Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.
Dr. Hare has built a legacy of leadership and innovation in maternal-fetal care. At The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, she founded and served as Medical Director of the Perinatal Diabetes Program, directed the Maternal Transport Program, and founded the Postpartum Intermediate Care Unit. She also held multiple leadership positions, including Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and President of the Board of Trustees. Her expertise spans the management of complex pregnancies, including those involving multiple gestations, fetal anomalies, maternal comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes, and cervical insufficiency.
Beyond clinical care, Dr. Hare has contributed to the advancement of maternal health through academic appointments and national advocacy. She is a Voluntary Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Houston College of Medicine and has served on numerous boards, including the March of Dimes, the Cord Blood Association, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Council on Blood Stem Cell Transplantation.
Dr. Hare has received numerous honors for her dedication to women’s health, including being named a “High Risk Obstetrics Superdoc” and a “Top 30 Influential Woman of Houston.”
“We are excited to have Dr. Hare, a skilled physician and expert, on our team. We will be providing expecting mothers and women’s health patients with easy access to maternal-fetal medicine specialized care.”
Dr. Hare provides patients with OB/GYN care at MyCHN at Westwood in Houston, TX. To schedule an appointment or learn more about our medical services, please visit our website at MyCHN.org or contact us a t 281-824-1480.
About MyCHN
MyCHN is a private, not-for-profit healthcare system with clinics located in Brazoria, Galveston, and Harris Counties that provide pharmacy, primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, men’s health, senior health, oral health care, psychiatry, and therapy. MyCHN is dedicated to developing systems of care that are of high value to the people we serve. MyCHN accepts Medicaid, CHIP, Medicare, private insurance, Sliding scale and self-payments. Individuals and families who are uninsured may be eligible for care at a discounted price. Patients will find substantial value and savings for office visits, lab costs, and pharmacy pricing at MyCHN.
MyCHN offers access to virtual and in-office appointments available for all levels of care. MyCHN offers patients the opportunity to participate in integrated care appointments between medical, dental, and behavioral health during the same visit. For additional information, visit www.mychn.org or call 281-824-1480.
