Born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dr. Jody Pinkerton lived there until graduation from the University of Nebraska with her BS degree in Biology. Dr. Pinkerton worked as an X-ray technician for 3 years in Oklahoma before attending the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, where she received her MD degree in 1993. She did her internship and OB/GYN residency training at the University of Texas Medical School - Hermann Hospital, finishing in 1997. Dr. Pinkerton began her practice in January 1998. She joined Southwest Ob/Gyn in October 1998 and became a partner in 2000.
Dr. Pinkerton received many awards and honors during her training, and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Dr. Pinkerton and her husband, Ben, have 3 children. Her outside interests include spending time with her family, swimming, cooking and exercising.
Dr. Pinkerton is certified by American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and is a member of the Harris County Medical Society.