MRgFUS Table & MRI Machine
Dr. Fischer & Dr. Muthupillai with the MRgFUS unit
Dr. Fischer operating the MRgFUS console during one of the research studies
MRgFUS primary investigators, Dr. Fischer and Dr. Robert Zurawin operating the console during a research study
Contact Dr. Fischer directly and ask a question about Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). Dr. Fischer will reply as soon as possible, but a response may take a day or two. You may also contact our office directly if your needs are more time sensitive.
Please fill out the form below to request an appointment or consultation with Dr. Fischer to discuss Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE). Please be aware that some insurance plans (primarily HMOs) require a referral from your primary care physician or gynecologist prior to scheduling this appointment. Please contact us directly should you have any questions concerning your insurance or if your needs are more time sensitive at 832-355-4112.
If you would like to send an email to Mindy please fill out the form below. Be sure to provide detailed information so that we may quickly respond to your request. If you require immediate attention please call Mindy directly at 832-355-9122.
If you would like to send an email to Simona please fill out the form below. Be sure to provide detailed information so that we may quickly respond to your request. If you require immediate attention please call Simona directly at 832-355-8514.
Mindy Vondenstein is a Physician Assistant for Singleton Associates. She works in partnership with Dr. John Fischer in the clinical management and coordination of the uterine fibroid patients.
Mindy has been in the medical field for over 13 years. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing in 1998 from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. She worked as a surgical ICU nurse in Mobile Alabama. She went back to school and earned her master's degree in health science with a focus on Physician Assistant Studies in 2002 from the University of South Alabama. She worked in radiology for 3 years in North Carolina before moving to Houston. She worked in reconstructive plastic surgery for 5 years at MD Anderson before joining us here at St Luke's Episcopal Hospital. In her free time Mindy enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys cooking, reading books, and traveling.
Susan Hill is the UFE Administrative Coordinator in the Radiology Department. Ms. Hill has over 9 years experience in the medical industry. She is a native Houstonian and enjoys genealogical research and sewing. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her via phone and or email.
Simona Manuel is the UFE Administrative Assistant. She has been in the medical field since her first job 15 years ago.
Simona is a native Houstonian and in her spare time enjoys reading, dancing, and spending time with her two boys.
Simona is also an advocate for autism.
Our experienced procedure team also consists of several radiology technologists, radiology nurses, and administrative assistants who assist Dr. Fischer to ensure that your procedure goes as smoothly and safely as possible.