Today we’d like to introduce you to Codi Wiener.
Codi, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I learned of my passion for women’s health while in the Peace Corps in 2000. I knew I wanted to be a physician but it wasn’t until I realized the need to advocate for women and teach women about their health that I decided I wanted to be an OB/GYN. I observed 19 births while I was there and taught sex education, etc. I started medical school two months after returning from the Peace Corps and tried to keep an open mind about my future specialty. While on my OB rotation, my passion for women’s health grew. I completed my residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, then did a fellowship in minimally invasive GYN surgery at Methodist Hospital. I went into private practice where I have been now for nearly eight years.
Has it been a smooth road?
It has been very difficult in terms of the number of hours I have worked over the years. The subject material was never really hard for me since I was so interested in biology and physiology. But the exhaustion, especially after becoming a mom of two, is really taxing. My advice is to follow your passion. Do not do something because others think you should. Do what you are really good at and find infinitely interesting. If you lose track of time doing something, because you were enjoying that activity, then do that!
What do you do, what do you specialize in, what are you known for, etc. What are you most proud of? What sets you apart from others?
I am most known for being open-minded about birth and fitness and nutrition, especially when it comes to pregnancy. Also, I have a strong interest in functional medicine. I welcome patients interested in natural birth and all that comes with that including doulas, birthing in different positions, etc. I am proud of evolving as a provider, especially after becoming a mother myself.
What do you feel are the biggest barriers today to female leadership, in your industry or generally?
I think bearing children and the lack of support for mothers is the biggest barrier. We have so many responsibilities outside of work that our male counterparts do not have.
Contact Info:
- Address: 6651 Main St, Ste 1500
Houston, TX 77030 - Website: https://www.texaschildrens.org/find-a-doctor/codi-dawn-wiener-md
- Phone: 713-797-1144
Image Credit:
Claire Folger- family photo only
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