Since opening his practice, Las Nubes Women’s Healthcare, in November 2001, Dr. Quezada has dedicated his career to caring for women and their families through the major events in their lives, from childbearing through the menopausal process. Dr. Quezada was raised in South Texas, the son of a migrant construction worker. He worked several jobs while attending high school and college. In 1996 he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology from the University of Texas at Austin. While working as a pharmacist, he attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. In the year 2000 he came to El Paso to do his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Texas Tech Health Science Center. Dr. Quezada became Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology through the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2004. During his busy academic years Dr. Quezada received many acknowledgements for his work. While attending Pharmacy school, he was recognized as a member Who’s Who among American College Students, received the Texas Achievement Award, and was named a National Merit Scholar. During Medical School, he received Honors for his Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Room, and Internal Medicine rotations, as well as during his externship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Thomason Hospital. As a Resident, Dr. Quezada was named Chief Resident by his colleges in 2000 and 2001and received Patient Satisfaction Awards. As though his academic endeavors were not enough, Dr. Quezada participated in many extracurricular activities including membership in the Baylor Premedical Honors Academy, National Chicano Health Organization, Longhorn Pharmacy Association, Mexican American Association of Pharmacy Students, and the Latin American Student Organization in Medical School. Dr. Quezada also participated in a program mentoring young boys without fathers. When asked why he chose Obstetrics and Gynecology, he shared that through out Medical School everything was “very interesting”, yet nothing attracted his interest until his Obstetric and Gynecology rotation. The Certified Nurse-Midwives at Parkland showed care and compassion for their clients and took the time to teach him the natural phases of life women experience, thus inspiring him to become an Obstetrician. Dr Quezada is a physician that honors and respects the normal biologic processes women face during their lives. Whether a woman chooses herbal remedies or conventional Western Medicine, Dr. Quezada supports her in her choice. Continued evidence of his belief in natural process and a woman’s right to choose where and with whom she wishes to have her baby he is participating in the opening of Primera Luz Birthing Center. The Primera Luz Birthing Center will provide family-centered care to low-risk women and their babies for those of you in the market for an Obstetrician or Gynecologist  Oscar Quezada can provide the competent and compassionate care you wish for.

Coming to the United States at the tender age of one, Norma has lived in El Paso almost all her life. Graduating from El Paso Community College in 1986, she was awarded an Associate’s Degree in Accounting. After pursuing that line of work for a time, she became employed as an accountant with Planned Parenthood Centers of El Paso from 1998-2001. A short time later Norma was named manager of clinics and trained clinic staff for proper implementation of different State-funded programs for two years. During that time she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management at Park Uni­versity. Promoted to Administrative Agency Manager, Norma managed all the HIV grant monies for six counties in Texas. Managing that program successfully for three years, Norma left Planned Parenthood Centers after 7-1/2 years of excellent service. Next dedicating herself to consulting work in State programs with other local non-profit organizations, she then decided to take up the challenge of the healthcare field in the private sector. Presently, Norma is the Administrator for Prim-era Luz Women’s Center, which will open in August. The new Women’s Center will provide OB/GYN services, urgent care, pharmacy and birthing services, all under the capable Medical Directorship of Dr. Oscar Quezada. In addition to her present duties, Norma is busily pursuing a Master’s Degree in Health Management Services at Webster University.

Born in Delicias, Chihuahua in Mexico, Margie’s family came to the United States when she was four. A 1982 graduate of Bel-Air High School. she attended the University of Texas-at El Paso and earned a Bachelors Degree in Finance. Working for international companies in purchasing, logistics and sales for 15 years, she established an extensive track record in market­ing in Mexico.

Fluent in Spanish. she embraces the Mexican Corporate Culture as her own. Loving the American Culture equally, she believes it’s a privilege to enjoy the best of both worlds. Presently the Marketing/Public Relations Director for Primera Luz Women’s Center, she previously worked for Planned Parenthood Cen­ters of El Paso. She managed the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and the Primary Healthcare Clinic in Sierra Blanca, Texas, Margie ran a community advisory board for all of Hudspeth County. Participating in community events is something she loves to do. Membership in the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce gives her the opportunity to be a viable part of what’s happening in our town. With a strong belief in higher ed­ucation, she holds a Masters Degree in Business and Human Resource Development. An attractive asset to El Paso, Margie works to promote our city in meaningful ways while helping oth­ers in matters important to their well-being.

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