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Gabrielle Taper, M.D.

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology - General and Ob/Gyn
  • Early Pregnancy Loss
  • Complex Contraception

Biography

Gabrielle Taper, M.D., M.P.H., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She specializes in early pregnancy loss, complex contraception, and complex family planning.

Dr. Taper earned her medical degree at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. She completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident. She received advanced training through a complex family planning fellowship at University of New Mexico Hospital.

Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, she joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2026.

Dr. Taper is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, and the Society of Family Planning.

In 2026, she earned the Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

Personal Note

When she’s not at work, Dr. Taper enjoys reading, crocheting, doing jigsaw puzzles, and crafting.

  • Medical Education - University of Texas Medical School at Houston- McGovern Medical School (2016-2020), MD
  • Residency - The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School (2020-2024), Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Fellowship - University of New Mexico (2024-2026), Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • American Medical Association
  • Society for Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Society of Family Planning
  • Texas Medical Association
  • Physicians for Reproductive Health
  • Outstanding Fellow Teaching Award 2026, UNM School of Medicine
  • iTeach Exemplary Teaching Award 2025-2026, UNM School of Medicine
  • iCare Patient Care Award 2024-2026, UNM School of Medicine
  • Outstanding Research Presentation Award 2024, UT Austin Dell Medical School
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award 2023, Department of Women’s Health, UT Austin Dell Medical School
  • Excellence in Teaching Award 2022, Department of Women’s Health, UT Austin Dell Medical School
  • Ryan Program Resident Award for Excellence in Family Planning 2022, UT Austin Dell Medical School
  • Quality improvement in early pregnancy loss diagnosis and management

Clinical Focus

  • Early Pregnancy Loss
  • Complex Contraception
  • Complex Family Planning

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