About Us

Board-Certified OB/GYN

Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery

In practice since 2010, Dr. Slabas is a caring and compassionate Obstetrician-Gynecologist, frequently referred to as a “Mama Bear” when it comes to looking after her patients.

Her practice includes well-woman health maintenance, pre-pregnancy & recurrent pregnancy loss counseling, pregnancy confirmation, menopausal management, urinary incontinence, infertility care, and minimally invasive surgery utilizing both laparoscopic and Da Vinci® Si/Xi robotic surgical approaches. Dr. Slabas believes by providing education, counseling, and practicing evidence-based medicine, she is able to partner with her patients to provide an opportunity for a lifetime of health and quality of living. 

Originally from Hawaii, Dr. Slabas now calls Texas home. She attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Biomechanics. She then went on to earn her Master’s degree from Loyola University in Chicago, before attending medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago; where she received her Medical Degree. She then completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, where she served as Chief Resident. During that time, she won numerous awards, including Excellence in Research for her work in Postoperative Pain Relief During Robotic Surgery, Resident of the Year Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and Resident Teacher of the Year Award for four years in a row!

Passionate about her profession, Dr. Slabas is Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetricians & Gynecologists and has completed her Master Surgeon’s training in Robotic Surgery through Intuitive.

On a more personal note, Dr. Slabas lives in Rockwall with her husband, Jeff, and their fur-baby, Remi, a Scottish terrier service dog. They enjoy golfing, as well as watching college football, and are avid Dallas Stars hockey fans. Dr. Slabas also actively works to support the Rockwall community through her advocacy and contributions to Helping Hands, Texas Chapter of the MS Society, Women in Need, and Children’s Advocacy Center. In her spare time, she enjoys trying to cook or bake new recipes, gardening, and golfing.

Born & raised in the Dallas area, Taylor Merritt has dedicated her career to providing exceptional healthcare for women. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and began her nursing journey in Trauma Services. Later, she transitioned to Labor & Delivery, where she discovered her passion for women’s healthcare. 



Determined to further her expertise, Taylor pursued a Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Women’s University and obtained her Family Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She then spent several years at a busy Ob/Gyn practice just south of Dallas before joining SCWH. 

With a strong foundation on both Trauma Care and Labor & Delivery, Taylor brings a comprehensive and compassionate approach to patient care. She endeavors to educate her patients, equipping them with the knowledge & the tools needed to make informed healthcare decisions and enhance their quality of life. Her expertise is broad, but she has recently focused on menopausal care, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), perimenopausal care, preconception counseling, contraceptive management, infertility evaluations and performs a variety of procedures, including IUD insertions & removals, colposcopies, & endometrial biopsies. 

Outside of work, Taylor cherishes time with close-knit family, spending summers on Lake Ray Hubbard, attending Dallas sporting event – despite her repeated heartbreaks from being a die-hard Cowboy’s fan – traveling, and enjoying neighborhood bike rides.