Dr. Tamika K. Cross

Dr. Tamika K. Cross is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Opulence Health and Wellness in Pearland, TX. She is the founder of this one stop shop and safe haven for women of all ages and backgrounds to feel seen, heard, and prioritize their self-care. Dr. Cross has received numerous awards, including Becker Hospital Review’s “Top 60 Most Powerful People in Healthcare” alongside Former President Barack Obama. She has been recognized with a University of Texas Faculty Senate Resolution and U.S. Congressional Recognition for her work addressing discrimination in medicine and advocating for marginalized communities. A multi-time recipient of Houston’s Top Doctors, Dr. Cross focuses on health issues disproportionately impacting women of color and was the first surgeon in Pearland to perform a cutting-edge outpatient fibroid surgery. Passionate about reducing maternal mortality rates among Black and Brown women, Dr. Cross serves on several hospital committees and speaks nationally on diversity, bias, and equity in healthcare. She uses her platform to educate on women’s health topics and has been featured on CNN, Forbes, FOX, The New York Times, and Red Table Talk. Dr. Cross authored What a Doctor Looks Like, a memoir that highlights her journey from growing up as a little black girl from Detroit to becoming the doctor she always dreamed of and the obstacles she faced along the way. Her book was inspired by a viral social media movement she started after experiencing discrimination on a flight. She offered medical assistance to an unresponsive passenger; however, the flight crew did not believe she was a doctor. Her advocacy sparked global conversations on discrimination, leading to policy changes in healthcare. She continues to champion equity through outreach, policy reform, and systemic change efforts. A Detroit native, Dr. Cross earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Michigan, her medical degree from Meharry Medical College, and completed her residency at UT McGovern Medical School, where she served as Chief Resident. After years working as an Assistant Professor, she went on to open her private practice, providing compassionate, culturally competent, patient-centered care to women across Houston and beyond.