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Endeavor Health Medical Group
Frank Tu, MD, a pelvic surgeon, obstetrician and gynecologist at Endeavor Health, integrates surgical expertise with NIH-funded clinical research to advance outcomes in women’s health. His practice focuses on complex pelvic pain and minimally invasive surgical care, often supporting patients referred after multiple consultations. Dr. Tu collaborates across disciplines to address challenging cases and leads innovations in surgical standardization and AI-driven research into disease mechanisms. With a patient-centered approach grounded in humility and curiosity, he helps patients find clarity and comfort in their care journey. Dr. Tu is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Interstitial Cystitis, Endometriosis, Hysterectomy, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Tu is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.
Texas Health Womens Care
Dr. Sara Castellanos earned her bachelor's degree in health and wellness at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, before setting her sights on a medical education. Her special interests include patient wellness, as well as partnering with women to optimize their health through every stage of life via compassionate, individualized care that is focused on patient education and care close to home. Dr. Castellanos has been caring for the comprehensive health care needs of women since 2011. She is a board-certified osteopathic OB/GYN and a certified InTone* specialist for pelvic floor disorders. She worked for many years in Huron, South Dakota before settling down roots in North Texas in 2021. Her areas of special focus include helping women live their best life by partnering to address bladder leakage with non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options, pregnancy planning and childbirth, fertility optimization, high-risk pregnancy care and delivery, as well as wellness care and health monitoring.Dr. Castellanos earned her medical degree at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences-College of Osteopathic Medicine. During her time in medical school, she also completed a predoctoral fellowship at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and an MBA in Healthcare Leadership at Rockhurst University's Helzberg School of Management in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Castellanos went on to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Henry Ford Wyandotte hospital in Detroit Michigan's Downriver community, serving as chief resident for two years. She is a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.When not with her patients, Dr. Castellanos enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, dancing, and trying to not fall too many belts behind her daughters in Taekwondo.Dr. Sara Castellanos is a board-certified osteopathic OB/GYN and certified InTone® specialist for pelvic floor disorders. She also holds an MBA in health care leadership. Dr. Castellanos has been caring for the health care needs of women since 2011. She enjoys partnering with her patients to optimize their health through every stage of life via compassionate, individualized care that is focused on patient education and care close to home. Dr. De Castellanos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Texas Health Womens Care
Rebecca Guinn is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Guinn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Painful Menstrual Periods. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gonorrhea, Menorrhagia, Angiomyoma, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.
Summary: The LUNA study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, decentralized clinical trial in participants with heavy menstrual bleeding of no known structural cause. The study includes two age-based cohorts: adolescents aged 14-21 and adults aged 22-45. Participants in both cohorts will be randomized to receive transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN), which targets the auric...
Summary: The purpose of this study if to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CDE100 in the Treatment of Menstrual Cramp Pain Associated With Primary Dysmenorrhea.


