Here’s to Your Health
Dr. Brandy Patterson is the newest member of the six physician team at Brookwood Women’s Health, P.C. but a veteran when it comes to helping women in Alabama with their OB/GYN healthcare needs. Her career journey is inspiring and anything but typical.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Mississippi State University with plans for a PhD and career in math. “God just kind of completely changed my path. Just try to have your own plan. He will change it every time. And He did.” She explains how God gave her a new pursuit that included completing her Master’s of Mathematics while fulfilling pre-med requirements and teaching high school Algebra, Calculus and Geometry. She applied and was accepted into Medical School at UAB where she served as Chief Resident. God also opened the door for her husband Greg, a high school football coach, to continue his career in Birmingham as well.
The couple are parents to two daughters and Patterson shares how being a mom of teenage girls helps her better relate to her younger patients. “Life experience teaches us the most really…. So, I think that definitely helps.” Patterson adds that what is most rewarding about her medical career is how she has the opportunity to get to know her patients at a young age and follow them through life changes. “In medical school, I fell in love with OBGYN… you get to know a person and their entire family and go with them through the journey of life. And then delivering babies was like the bow on top of a Christmas package.”
Patterson’s faith in Christ is an integral part of what drives her to serve as a physician, wife and mom. “Faith is the most important thing to me. He’s the reason I’m doing what I’m doing, and I love what I’m doing,” says Patterson adding it is particularly meaningful to be able to pray with patients before surgeries. “I always ask permission. And it just gives a sense of comfort to myself and to them that they know where I stand and who’s overall.”
In her role at Brookwood Women’s Health, she is able to serve patients in both Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. To learn more about her and the team of physicians at Brookwood Women’s Health visit brookwoodwomenshealth.com or call 205-397-8850.
-Laurie Franklin
Learn more about Dr. Patterson and Women’s Health by watching the video below.
