Biography
Dr. Villarreal approaches care in a holistic sense, empowering women to make informed decisions about their own healthcare.
She loves reading and the outdoors. She enjoys spending her free time hiking and traveling with her partner and their rescue dog Batty.
Why did you decide to pursue a career in OBGYN?
To empower and help women to get the best possible care.
What do you like about working at UW Medicine?
I love the people I work with. We have a fantastic group of providers and our ancillary staff cannot be beat.
What are your favorite things about living in the Seattle area?
Being outside. I love hiking and taking my dog to new parks.
What inspires you?
My patients. Seeing what they can overcome reminds me of the resilience of the human spirit every day.
Research Interests:
Diversity and equity in medicine, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, medical education, resident surgical training.
Clinical Interests:
Gynecology surgery, pediatric and adolescent gynecology, family planning, LGBQTIA+ care.
Board Certification:
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2021
Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2021
Licensure:
Washington, 2022
Texas, 2019
Membership:
WPATH Transgender Provider
Education & Training:
Bachelors, Bio Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 2009
Medical School, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, 2015
Residency, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, 2019
Honors:
Apple Teaching Faculty Award, 2020, 2021, 2022
SASCOG 2020 Faculty Award, 2020
Gynecology Faculty Award, 2020
Leonard A. Charpentier, MD Professorship Award, 2020
Apple Award, 2016, 2017, 2018
Albert and Elizabeth Butler Scholarship, 2013, 2014
Date Joined UW Medicine: 2022
Languages: English
