About
Dr. Stephanie Taylor, MD, PhD, earned both her medical degree and doctoral degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her PhD spans psychology, behavioral genetics, and neurochemistry, a combination rare among practicing physicians. She brings more than 30 years of clinical experience in OB/GYN and primary care to every patient relationship.
Dr. Taylor holds certification from the American Board of Holistic Medicine, making her one of the first MDs to earn that credential. The Menopause Society recognizes her as a menopause specialist, and she has held membership in that organization since 1991. Her clinical focus spans menopause, perimenopause, hormonal health, heart disease in women, thyroid disease, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and cognitive health. She integrates biofeedback, herbal therapies, and relaxation practices alongside conventional medicine. Her doctoral background in psychology informs the supportive counseling she weaves into her whole-woman approach. She also provides respectful and empathetic care for transgender patients. Dr. Taylor practices under the "Slow Doc" philosophy, believing that true healing happens through relationship and that genuine attention cannot be rushed.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio
Additional Training
PhD (doctoral degree in psychology noted; behavioral genetics, neurochemistry)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Taylor right for?
Dr. Taylor is a strong fit for adult women seeking a physician who addresses the full picture of their health. Women navigating perimenopause, menopause, hormonal shifts, or related symptoms such as hot flashes, brain fog, and insomnia will find deep clinical expertise here. Patients managing chronic conditions like thyroid disease, hypertension, anxiety, or heart disease benefit from her integrative approach. Transgender patients looking for respectful, knowledgeable primary care also find a welcoming home at this practice. Women who want unhurried appointments and a lasting relationship with their doctor tend to thrive as Dr. Taylor's patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Taylor focuses on menopause, perimenopause, hormonal imbalance, and related symptoms including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, brain fog, and insomnia. She also treats hypertension, thyroid disease, anxiety, depression, and heart disease in women. Her integrative background allows her to address these conditions using both conventional and complementary approaches.
Yes. The Menopause Society recognizes Dr. Taylor as a menopause specialist. She has held membership in that organization since 1991, giving her more than three decades of focused experience in menopause and perimenopause care.
Dr. Taylor earned her doctoral degree in psychology, with additional training in behavioral genetics and neurochemistry. This background directly informs the supportive counseling she offers as part of whole-woman care. Few practicing physicians hold this combination of clinical and doctoral credentials.
Yes. Dr. Taylor holds certification from the American Board of Holistic Medicine, making her one of the first MDs to earn that designation. She integrates herbal therapy, biofeedback, nutrition counseling, Tai Chi, and relaxation exercises alongside conventional Western medicine.
Yes. Dr. Taylor provides supportive counseling as a core part of her approach to whole-woman health. Her doctoral training in psychology gives her a clinical foundation for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem within the context of primary care visits.
Yes. Dr. Taylor welcomes transgender patients and provides respectful and empathetic care. A Woman's Wellspring treats all patients with the same thoroughness and attention that defines Dr. Taylor's practice.
Dr. Taylor identifies as a Slow Doc, which means she schedules appointments to allow genuine time with each patient. She holds that true healing happens through relationship, not efficiency targets. Standard appointments run a full hour at her practice.
Dr. Taylor completed both her MD and PhD at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her dual graduate training in medicine and psychology is rare and shapes her whole-person approach to women's health.
Dr. Taylor has practiced OB/GYN and primary care for more than 30 years. That depth of clinical experience underpins both her diagnostic approach and the breadth of conditions she manages for her patients.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026