Commentary:    This new and innovative procedure is coming to Houston and I am proud to be part of it.  The Ex-Ablate 2000 is a newly-developed focused ultrasound machine that has been approved in late 2004 for the non-surgical ablation of fibroids of the uterus. This machine is attached to a MRI machine to image the fibroids as they are ablated.   I'm excited about this new procedure because it will offer a new alternative to treatment of fibroids.  A group of obstetrician-gynecologists in The Texas Medical Center was formed to setup the First Ex-Ablate 2000 in Houston for the ablation of uterine fibroids.  I am part of that group.  We hope to have the machine setup very soon.  The machine will be located in a center near The Texas Medical Center.  We will start screening patients for the procedure as soon as we have the machine operable.  Not all patients with fibroids will be candidates for the procedure.  There will be an initial screening exam, and we will be following strict protocols to ensure that only those patients who are appropriate candidates will be done.  Some of the physical limitations will be related to the location and number of fibroids.  I will keep you posted as we get closer to being operational.  Most likely, I will post our new center's website on my website when it is completed.  So if you have interest or know someone who might be interested, they could visit the website to set up a screening appointment.  Most likely if you call my office, I'll refer you directly to the center for scheduling.  Doc   FOLLOW UP:  It's here!!!  Please visit the new website for SIGHTLINE HEALTH for contact information on this new innovative procedure for the non-surgical treatment of fibroid tumors of the uterus.  If you are interested, please contact them at the new center to arrange for screening to see if you are a candidate.  Doc       www.sightlinehealth.com