Welcome to Hunter Women's Clinic
Hunter Women's Clinic is a full service gynecologic clinic dedicated to patient safety and satisfaction. Dr. Hunter is 100% United States trained and fully board certified. She is a full-service gynecologist and is the first gynecologic surgeon to perform daVinci and Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) in Cameron County. Dr. Hunter now also a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.
Learn More: Susan D. Hunter, MD FACOG FACS MSCP
Danielle Touchet
Dr. Hunter and staff welcome Nurse Practioner, Danielle Touchet, to the practice effective August 2024.
Danielle is a new Nurse Practitioner with 8 years of perioperative Nursing experience, including obstetric and gynecological surgeries. Danielle was born and raised in Brownsville. She obtained her undergraduate nursing degree from UTRGV and received her advanced practice nursing degree from UT Arlington.
Danielle has been married for 6 years and is a devoted mother to two young children. She spends the majority of her time off running around on adventures with her little family listening to Taylor Swift.
Danielle's focus in healthcare shifted while she was still finishing her nurse practitioner degree and began working in OB/OR as an RN. Caring for women, who often assume the role of the caregiver and hardly the role of the nutured, felt like profoundly impactful and important work. Danielle is looking forward to ensuring the women in our community quality care.
Sharon Machner
Dr. Hunter and staff welcome Board-Certified Physician's Assistant, Sharon Machner, to the practice effective August 2023.
Sharon has 30 years of experience with 25 of those years devoted to care for women. She comes from a military upbringing, has been married for over 35 years, and has raised two amazing sons which she considers life's greatest reward.
She is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the UTRGV Physician Assistant Program. Sharon's primary responsibility is Ob/Gyn instruction and coordinating clinical experiences for students. She completed her medical education at UTMB - Galveston and graduate studies at UTRGV.
She considers it her honor and privilege to partner with patients as they navigate the physical and hormonal changes that occur with each season of life. Sharon looks forward to reuniting with former patients and welcoming new patients in her practice. She is available for immediate appointments and walk-ins.
Lisa Guerrero
Dr. Hunter and staff welcome Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner, Lisa Guerrero, to the practice effective November 2021.
Lisa has over 27 years of experience as a Women's Health Nurse Practioner and over 31 years in women's health in general. She is originally from Canada and is an honors graduate in nursing from Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario. Ms. Guerrero received her advanced practice nursing certificate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1996.
She is the mother of three amazing daughters. Lisa loves her two dogs, enjoys running, and is always up for an adventure... most recently hiking!
Lisa is looking forwarding to continuing to provide quality care for the women in our community. She is available for immediate appointments and walk-ins.
Featured Surgery
Da Vinci robotic surgery is the most advanced surgical technology available today. Robotic surgery is the ultimate form of laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery.
Read moreDr. Hunter in the News
State of the Art Surgery
Valley Morning Star 2014 - Dr. Susan Hunter, Gynecologic Surgeon, has performed the Valley’s first robotic-assisted hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) surgery through a single small incision in a patient’s navel (belly button), using a new type of surgical instrumentation. Dr. Hunter used the “single-site” da Vinci® ’Si’ robotic surgical system at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen to perform the surgery for a patient.
OB/GYNs talk about benefits of robotic surgery
Valley Morning Star 2012 - Dr. Susan Hunter explained how her ability to perform delicate surgery has improved with the new machines. "What we're trying to do these days is use more minimally invasive approaches," Dr. Hunter said.
Cutting-Edge Surgery Milestone
Valley Morning Star 2012 - A Harlingen doctor has made medical history in the Rio Grande Valley after performing 100 robot-assisted surgeries. The milestone operation, known as a da Vinci procedure, was a hysterectomy
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Annual Gynecologic Healthcare
We provide a screening exam that encompasses a women's history, general health, and cancer screening for the Breast, Cervix, Uterus, and Ovaries.
Menopausal Medicine and Hormone Replacement
We provide counseling and education on the up-to-date information in menopause and hormone therapy.
Contraception Counseling and Management
Hunter Women's Clinic offers many contraception therapy options based on your needs. We provide individualized counseling and education to ensure that the method that you choose is the best method for you.
Cervical Cancer Vaccine
We provide the Gardasil® vaccine via prescription at your preferred pharmacy.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
We provide minimally invasive surgery with laparoscopic surgical instruments passed through small incisions. Patients enjoy a shorter hospital stay, shorter recovery time, quicker return to work, and minimal scarring.
Other Services
- Genital itching (Pruritis)
- Vaginal discharge (Leukorrhea)
- Skipped or Absent periods (Oligomenorrhea or Amenorrhea)
- Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism)
- Pelvic pain or painful menses (Dysmenorrhea)
- Heavy menses (Menorrhagia)
- Sexual Pain (Dyspareunia)
- Ovarian Cyst
- Breast Pain (Mastalgia)
- Vaginal Mass
- Menstrual Migraines
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening
- Decreased sexual desire (Decreased Libido)