Our Approach
Dr. Brougher feels that each patient is special, and she has built her practice and assembled her team to reflect these values. She and her team are deeply committed to ensuring that each patient’s needs are fully met. Since opening her practice in 1990, many things have changed, but this is one that never will. As a result, Dr. Brougher and her team have embarked on this new journey of Bluebonnet OB/GYN to ensure that above everything else, in her practice, the patient is the top priority.
Our Story
Bluebonnet OB/GYN was born out of a desire to provide patients with a warmer, more comfortable, personal, and intimate experience. In 2014 Dr. Brougher decided to make this healthcare model a reality and separated her practice from a shared office with a larger group and moved to a new location in Methodist Plaza. Nurse Practitioner Laurie Hudec, WHNP shared this vision and followed Dr. Brougher to the new practice. The rest is history!
Providers
Dr. Patricia K. Brougher, MD
Physician
Dr. Brougher is a San Antonio native committed to serving her community. She has been in private practice for nearly 30 years, and in that time, has seen San Antonio grow from small city to burgeoning metroplex. She believes that it is important to preserve the intimate, small-town doctor-patient relationships while embracing the technological and medical advancements that augment and improve patient care. Her experience and expertise set her apart.
Dr. Brougher practices at Methodist Hospital and is fully trained in traditional, laparoscopic, and DaVinci robotic surgery. She also performs MonaLisa Touch Laser procedures and Endosee in-office hysteroscopy as well as a full range of obstetric and gynecological procedures.
Specialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Board Certification
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Board Certified since 1992
Professional Licensure
Licensed by the Texas Medical Board
Education
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, 1986-1990
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Doctor of Medicine, 1986
Trinity University, Master of Arts, Political Science, Cum Laude 1976
Trinity University, Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and teacher certification, Cum Laude, 1974
Trinity University, Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Cum Laude, 1972
Professional Organizations
Diplomate, American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists(ABOG) since 1992
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) since 1994
Texas Medical Association (TMA) since 1992
Bexar County Medical Society (BCMS) since 1992
Awards/Honors
Nominated for the Grace Ann Durr Humanitarian Award, Methodist Hospital, 2017
Team Leader, San Antonio Guatemalan Endeavor/HELPS International Medical-Surgical Missions 2012-2015
Named “SA Doctors-Best of the Year” 2012-2016
Award for outstanding community service CIBA-GEIGY, 1984
Honors Scholarship, Trinity University, 1971-1974
Family
In her spare time, Dr. Brougher enjoys spending time with her husband John and two grown daughters, Kate and Shannon. She and her husband John, have 2 Great Pyrenees and 2 kitties.
Laurita Old Hudec, RN, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Laurie has been a nurse for over 35 years both as an LVN and an RN. Her past experience was a Labor and Delivery Nurse and a Bereavement Coordinator. She has a passion for making sure everyone receives the care they deserve. Laurie has a special interest in breast issues, menopause, and LGTBQ health issues and access to care . She has guest lectured at San Antonio College and the University of the Incarnate Word for the Human Sexuality Class.
Laurie does well woman exams, menopause care, IUD insertions, Nexplanon insertions and removal, colposcopy, Endosee office hysteroscopy and MonaLisa Touch laser procedures.
Specialty
Women’s Health
Board Certification
Texas Board of Nursing Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner since 2005
Texas Board of Nursing Registered Nurse since 1994
Professional Licensure
Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing
Education
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude, 2017
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Certificate, Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, 2005
Texas State University, Master of Arts, Legal Studies, 2004
Baptist Health System School of Professional Nursing, Diploma in Professional Nursing, Registered Nurse, 1994
Clark County Community College, Licensed Vocational Nurse, 1982
Angelo State University, Bachelor of Arts, Government and Psychology, 1980
Professional Organizations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) member
Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) member
Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) member, elected as San Antonio Representative to Board of Directors (2007-2011 & 2016-present)
San Antonio Nurses in Advanced Practice (SANAP), Past President, Parliamentarian, member at large and Secretary.
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Educational Affiliate
Awards/Honors
Preceptor of the Year 2017, Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society 2017
Family
In her spare time, Laurie quilts and her other interests include cooking and travel. She is married and has 3 grown children, son Evan, and daughters Amanda and Meghan. She and her husband have several kitties they call their fur babies.