Infertility Fast Facts
6.1 Million
Couples approximately in the United States, or 10 percent of all couples of childbearing age, have difficulty conceiving.
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About Dr. Brown
View Dr. Brown's CV
With a commitment to excellence and deep concern for his patients, Dr. Esteban Ortega Brown established the Reproductive Institute of South Texas in 1992. In the fall of that year, the first Valley Fertility clinic baby was born from artificial insemination. Since then, Dr. Brown has helped thousands of couples reach their dream of parenthood.
Dr. Brown began his career by attending the prestigious Stanford University, receiving his Bachelors degree in Economics in 1979. He continued his education in medicine from 1979 to 1984 at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas where he earned his MD. Between 1984 and 1988, he completed his internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas with a specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Brown then completed a three-year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the University of Pennsylvania. As Dr. Brown honed his skills and expanded his knowledge about infertility so that he could help infertile patients in South Texas, advances occurred in In-vitro fertilization techniques. Clinical IVF procedures improved during the 1980s, and in the 1990s, the process of intracytoplasmic sperm injections (ICSI) was developed. By the year 2000, over 1 million IVF babies were born worldwide, including many welcomed by our South Texas clinic families.
Using his experience to benefit doctors in training, Dr. Brown works with interns and residents at the South Texas Family Practice residency program. Currently, Dr. Brown resides in McAllen, Texas with his wife and four children. He is native to the area, having graduated valedictorian in 1975 from PSJA High School.
About Our Staff
The team at The Reproductive Institute of South Texas is here to support you as you travel the often confusing and exhausting path of fertility treatment on your way to parenthood. Get to know our staff and let us know how we can help.
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Norma Marin, Medical Assistant
Originally from the small town of Mercedes, Norma graduated from Mercedes High School and presently lives in Weslaco, Texas. Norma has been a medical assistant for 13 years and began working with Dr. Brown in 1998. She likes interacting with the patients. Seeing their faces when they confirm a pregnancy and that their dream of becoming parents is possible gives Norma great joy. Married, she has four sons and four grandchildren. Outside of the office, Norma's pastimes include baking, jigsaw puzzles, quiet time and hanging out with her grandchildren. |
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Oralia Garza, Office Support Staff
An only child, Oralia grew up in the small town of San Juan, Texas and is a graduate of PSJA High School. Oralia has 20 years of customer service experience and became a part of The Reproductive Institute of South Texas team in 2009. She loves her job; Oralia especially enjoys the interaction with the patients and the honor of celebrating their great news of becoming parents. Oralia is married, has one daughter and one granddaughter. To relax, she enjoys watching TV, reading, baking, going out to the movies and spending time with her granddaughter. |
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Sandy Arthaud, Billing Support
A transplant from Northern Illinois, Sandy Arthaud moved to the Rio Grande Valley in 2010. She began working with Dr. Brown in 2010 and brings with her 10 years experience in hospital billing and customer service. Sandy has one daughter and one son, two granddaughters and a dog named Maggie (Yorkie-Chon). Some of her hobbies are crocheting, quilting, and baking. |
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