Dr. Holder was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area where she developed a passion for fishing and playing piano. From an early age, she knew she did not want a career in the family accounting business, as she enjoyed biology and working with her hands. She moved to Houston after college to study at Baylor College of Medicine. After completing residency in St. Louis, she and her family returned to Houston, where she received specialized training in cancer surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Holder values the diversity of people, activities, and culture in the Houston area. Although not a Texan by birth, she has embraced the welcoming and generous spirit of the state she now calls "home."As a surgeon, I owe it to my patients, who place their trust in me, to strive to exceed the standard of care, not only technically but also cognitively. My approach to caring for my patients is defined by my compassion to care for each patient as I would my own family. This provider practices at Houston Methodist Department of Surgery located at 6550 Fannin Street.