Time to be heard
“The key element to a successful patient-physician relationship is to listen to the patient as she describes her symptoms.” That has been Dr. Balat's standard since his first year in practice.
Menopause care in Houston
Fifty years of listening to women. Now focused on the years that change everything.
If you have been told your symptoms are just part of getting older, it is worth a second opinion. Isam Balat, MD, a Houston gynecologist since 1976, and the team at Plaza OB/GYN treat perimenopause and menopause as care that deserves real time and a real plan.
Prefer to talk first? Request an online consultation or call (713) 522-3333.
- 50 yearscaring for Houston women
- Core MemberThe Menopause Association
- Among the firstin Houston to offer MonaLisa Touch
- Museum District1801 Binz Street
Does any of this sound like the last few years?
Hormonal change during midlife reaches almost every system in the body. These are the concerns women bring to Dr. Balat most often.
- Hot flashes and night sweatsWaves of heat by day, soaked sheets by night.
- Sleep that breaks at 3 a.m.Falling asleep is fine. Staying asleep is not.
- Brain fogLost words, lost keys, lost the thread of the meeting.
- Anxiety, irritability or low moodA shorter fuse, or a heaviness that is new to you.
- Weight moving to the middleSame habits, different body.
- Aching jointsStiffness in the morning that was not there before.
- Lower libidoInterest that has quietly gone missing.
- Dryness or painful sexDiscomfort that makes intimacy something to avoid.
- Bladder urgency or leaksPlanning the day around the nearest restroom.
- Unpredictable periodsHeavier, lighter, closer together or months apart.
- Thinning hair and dry skinChanges you notice in the mirror first.
- Fatigue that rest does not fixTired in a way a weekend does not repair.
If four or more of these feel familiar, the assessment will turn them into a clear picture you can bring to your visit.
Start my assessmentWhat menopause care looks like here
No rushed visits and no one-size prescription. A plan built around you, reviewed and adjusted as your body changes.
A gynecologist's full picture
Heavy bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, bladder symptoms, vaginal health and hormone therapy are often connected. Here they are evaluated together, by one team, with surgical care available at the Binz Surgery Center when it is needed.
Guidance that reflects today
Menopause medicine has changed a great deal in twenty years. Your plan reflects current evidence and a personal review of your risks and benefits, not a rule of thumb.
Meet Isam Balat, MD
Dr. Balat graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1973 and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He opened his practice in 1976 and founded Plaza OB/GYN in the Museum District in 1998.
He is a Core Member of The Menopause Association, a lifetime member of the Endometriosis Association, and was among the first Houston physicians to offer the MonaLisa Touch.
“When I prepare a treatment plan, I take into consideration every factor as they relate to the patient: symptoms, clinical findings, patient beliefs and personality.”Read Dr. Balat's story
Angela Montgomery, MSN, NP
Angela is a board-certified nurse practitioner who works alongside Dr. Balat. Her care includes menopause management, well-woman exams and preventive screening, and she has a special interest in endometriosis and other chronic gynecologic conditions.
She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston and is licensed in Texas as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse.
More about AngelaCare for midlife, and the conditions that shape it
Menopause is the center of this practice. These related services are part of the same conversation.
Menopause care
Perimenopause, menopause and the years after, managed by a gynecologist who treats the transition as its own field.
Learn moreHormone therapy
An individual review of whether hormone therapy fits your symptoms, history and goals, and which form suits you.
Learn moreMonaLisa Touch
A hormone-free, in-office laser treatment for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. Dr. Balat was among the first in Houston to offer it.
Learn moreThe O-Shot
Platelet-rich plasma from your own blood, used to address arousal, sensation and mild bladder leakage.
Learn morePCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome does not end at menopause. Its metabolic effects deserve attention through midlife.
Learn moreEndometriosis
Diagnosis, medical management and minimally invasive surgery, from a lifetime member of the Endometriosis Association.
Learn more
A Core Member of The Menopause Association
The Menopause Association is a national nonprofit working to raise the standard of menopause care. Membership signals a practice that keeps pace with menopause research and is connected to a wider network of clinicians focused on women in midlife.
View the verified provider profileAbout The Menopause Association
Published on Redefining Menopause
Dr. Balat writes for Redefining Menopause, the patient publication of The Menopause Association.
Why your body resists weight loss during perimenopause, and what actually works
Why the habits that worked at 35 stop working in the forties, and the changes that tend to help. By Isam Balat, MD.
Read the articleHow it works
A clear, unhurried path from first question to a plan you understand.
Assessment
Start with the 3-minute questionnaire and get a symptom profile you can bring with you.
Consultation
Meet in person on Binz Street, or begin with an online consultation. Your history, your goals, your questions.
Your plan
Testing where it helps, and a plan built around your symptoms and health history.
Follow-through
Regular check-ins and adjustments as your body and your life continue to change.
Serving women across Greater Houston
The office sits in the Museum District, a short drive from the Texas Medical Center, and sees women from across the region.
Inner Loop
- Museum District
- Montrose
- Midtown
- River Oaks
- Rice Village
- West University
- The Heights
Southwest and Fort Bend
- Bellaire
- Meyerland
- Missouri City
- Sugar Land
- Richmond
West and North
- Memorial
- Galleria and Uptown
- Katy
- Cypress
- Spring
- The Woodlands
South and Bay Area
- Pearland
- Friendswood
- Pasadena
- Clear Lake
- League City
Your next chapter does not have to feel like this
Tired, foggy or not like yourself is common. It is not something you simply have to accept. Book a visit, start online, or ask us to call you.
(713) 522-3333info@plazaobg.com
1801 Binz Street, Suite 500, Houston, TX 77004
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM