Dr. Kjersti M. Aagaard, MD, PhD, FACOG, MSCI

Dr. Kjersti M. Aagaard, MD, PhD, FACOG, MSCI, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and maternal-fetal medicine specialist practicing in the Greater Houston area. She is affiliated with Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine and HCA Houston Healthcare.

Dr. Aagaard is a physician-scientist with extensive clinical, academic, and research experience in maternal-fetal medicine. She serves as Medical Director of the HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division and as a lead clinician at Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Before her current leadership role, Dr. Aagaard spent nearly two decades in academic medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, where she held senior academic and research positions. Her work has contributed to advances in perinatal and maternal-fetal health.

Dr. Aagaard focuses on providing thorough, individualized care for patients experiencing high-risk pregnancies and complex maternal or fetal conditions. She is accepting new patients and offers telehealth appointments.

Areas of Specialty

• Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN)
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• High-Risk Pregnancy
• Prenatal Diagnosis
• Perinatal Medicine
• Maternal-Fetal Health
• Multiple Pregnancy Management

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Aagaard provides specialized care for pregnancies involving complex maternal or fetal medical concerns, including:

• High-Risk Pregnancies
• Twin and Multiple Pregnancies
• Maternal Cardiac Conditions
• Gestational Diabetes
• Chronic Endocrine Conditions During Pregnancy
• Substance Use Disorders During Pregnancy
• Preterm Labor Risk
• Pregnancy-Related Maternal Complications
• Newborn and Perinatal Complications

Medical Procedures & Diagnostic Services

Dr. Aagaard provides advanced prenatal evaluation and monitoring, including:

• Targeted Obstetric Ultrasound
• Level II Anatomy Ultrasound
• Amniocentesis
• Prenatal Genetic Diagnostic Testing
• Antepartum Fetal Monitoring
• High-Risk Delivery Planning
• Maternal-Fetal Risk Assessment
• Specialized Pregnancy Monitoring

Services Offered

Patients may seek Dr. Aagaard’s expertise for:

• Comprehensive Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consultations
• High-Risk Pregnancy Evaluation and Management
• Preconception Counseling
• Prenatal Diagnostic Testing
• Management of Maternal Medical Conditions During Pregnancy
• Fetal Monitoring and Assessment
• High-Risk Delivery Planning
• Collaborative Pregnancy Care
• Telehealth and Virtual Prenatal Consultations

Education & Medical Training

Undergraduate Education:
Bachelor of Arts, Mills College

Medical School:
Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency:
Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota Health

Fellowship:
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship, University of Utah Health

Postgraduate Research:
Master of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) and PhD

Board Certification

Dr. Aagaard is board certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG).

Professional Leadership

Dr. Aagaard has held significant clinical and academic leadership positions, including:

• Medical Director, HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division
• Lead Clinician, Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Former Henry & Emma Meyer Endowed Chair in Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Former Vice Chair of Research, Baylor College of Medicine

Research & Academic Work

Dr. Aagaard is an established physician-scientist with a strong background in perinatal and maternal-fetal research. Her academic work has focused on maternal and fetal health, pregnancy outcomes, and translational research designed to improve clinical care.

Her research career has included substantial NIH-supported work and academic collaboration in maternal-fetal medicine.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Aagaard is affiliated with:

• Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine
• HCA Houston Healthcare
• Baylor College of Medicine
• Texas Children’s Hospital

Practice Locations

Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine — Conroe

508 Medical Center Blvd, Suite 200
Conroe, TX 77304

Phone: 346-416-6678

Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine — Fannin

7900 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77054

Phone: 346-416-6678

Practice Area: Houston, Conroe, Tomball, and surrounding communities

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Aagaard is affiliated with:

• HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
• HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
• The Woman’s Hospital of Texas, Houston

Insurance Information

Insurance participation may vary according to the specific plan and provider network. Commonly listed insurance providers may include:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• UnitedHealthcare
• Aetna
• Cigna
• Humana
• Medicare
• Medicaid

Patients should confirm current insurance participation, benefits, network status, and referral requirements with their insurance provider or Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine before scheduling an appointment.

Languages Spoken

English

New Patient Information

Dr. Aagaard is accepting new patients. Appointment availability, referral requirements, and telehealth eligibility may vary depending on the patient’s insurance coverage and clinical needs.

Professional Approach

Dr. Aagaard combines extensive maternal-fetal medicine expertise with an individualized approach to pregnancy care. She focuses on helping patients understand their medical and prenatal findings while developing appropriate care plans for pregnancies that require specialized monitoring or treatment.

Doctor Profile Summary

Dr. Kjersti M. Aagaard, MD, PhD, FACOG, MSCI, is a board-certified OB-GYN and maternal-fetal medicine specialist serving patients in the Greater Houston area. Her clinical expertise includes high-risk pregnancy, multiple pregnancies, maternal medical conditions, prenatal diagnosis, fetal monitoring, and high-risk delivery planning. She is affiliated with Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine and HCA Houston Healthcare and combines clinical practice with extensive academic and research experience in maternal-fetal health.