About
Dr. Michelle Heintges founded Elle Medicine to deliver concierge-level women's health care built on deep clinical knowledge and genuine personal investment in each patient. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma and her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School. She completed her OB-GYN residency at Parkland Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident. That training launched more than 23 years in private practice in Dallas, most recently as a leading physician and partner at Advanced Women's Healthcare.
Dr. Heintges holds board certification in OB-GYN and carries the FACOG designation. Her clinical expertise covers hormone management and optimization, functional medicine, preventive care, and gynecologic care for women from high school through menopause and beyond. She approaches each patient by examining the interplay between physical, hormonal, and environmental factors that shape a woman's long-term health. Patients frequently describe her as someone who listens with intention and shows up with both integrity and humor. Outside the office, she travels, reads, and shares great meals with her husband Paul and their two daughters. A proud University of Oklahoma Sooner married to a Longhorn, she never misses the Red River Rivalry.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Oklahoma
Medical School
UT Southwestern Medical School
Residency
OB-GYN residency at Parkland Hospital (Chief Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Heintges right for?
Dr. Heintges is a strong fit for women seeking a single physician who handles both primary care and gynecologic needs. Patients navigating hormonal changes, perimenopause, or menopause benefit directly from her expertise in hormone management and pellet therapy. Women who want a preventive, whole-body approach will find her functional medicine lens valuable. She cares for patients from high school age through menopause and beyond. Those who want direct, same-day access to their doctor and a deeply personal care relationship will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Heintges treats a broad range of women's health concerns, including hormonal imbalances, perimenopause, menopause, thyroid issues, micronutrient deficiencies, and gynecologic conditions. She also provides preventive and functional medicine care, addressing the physical, hormonal, and environmental factors that influence long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Heintges holds board certification in OB-GYN and carries the FACOG designation, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional standards in obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr. Heintges earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma and her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School. She completed her OB-GYN residency at Parkland Hospital, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Heintges brings more than 23 years of private practice experience in Dallas to her patients. She most recently served as a leading physician and partner at Advanced Women's Healthcare before founding Elle Medicine.
Yes. Hormone management and optimization is one of Dr. Heintges's core clinical areas. She offers both traditional hormone management and hormone pellet therapy as part of her concierge services.
Dr. Heintges cares for women from high school age through menopause and beyond. Her scope covers the full arc of a woman's health, from early gynecologic care through preventive medicine and hormonal transitions.
Dr. Heintges examines the interplay between physical, hormonal, and environmental factors in each patient's health. She takes time to listen carefully and builds a care plan that reflects each woman's individual circumstances and long-term goals.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Heintges directly by phone, text, or email at any hour. That direct access is a core feature of the Elle Medicine membership model.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026