Dr. Louay Zeid, MD, FACOG

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Louay Zeid, who serves patients in Houston, Texas.

An accomplished obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in robotic minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Zeid has been affiliated with Plaza OB/GYN since May 2017.

Plaza OB/GYN has been recognized as one of Houston’s best OB/GYN practices with its exceptional doctors and advanced care. Their commitment to the best patient care in Houston has been recognized by some of the leading publications in the city. Each one of their doctors has worked tirelessly to provide women in the Houston area with exemplary healthcare service. They are committed to building trusting relationships with their patients and creating a comfortable environment for them to be cared in.

After receiving his medical degree from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Zeid worked as a general physician at private hospital Al-Hayat Hospital Aleppo from August 2006 to July 2007. He completed his residency in the Department of Radiology at the University of Aleppo and participated in the National Residency Matching program (NRMP) from 2008-2009. From July 2009 to June 2013, he completed another residency in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Wayne State University Detroit Medical Center.

Recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Among his professional affiliation, he is an active member of the Syrian Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Association.

Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Zeid worked at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Desoto in Southaven, Missouri from October 2013 to April 2017. He has an accomplished international experience in medicine, including ranking in the top one percent with a Syrian Baccalaureate degree and graduating with high honors in medical school.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).

Not only is he well accomplished in the medical field, he is also an advent sports player and outdoorsman. He enjoys jogging, swimming, biking, hiking, and camping and plays basketball, tennis, and volleyball.

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