When
I was around 11 years old, I remember watching the TV show “ER” and telling my
parents I was going to be a doctor. I did an internship in high school and
continued to volunteer. Being a doctor has always been my dream, and during my
three years as a General Practitioner for the Army, I grew to love Family
Medicine. I love getting to know my patients and seeing them progress to better health. I believe that caring for a patient is a journey you take together and
it is important for both doctor and patient to know and agree on the route of
care and treatment.
Personal Summary
Dr. Brooks grew up around Austin, TX and Albuquerque,
NM. She served as a United States Army Captain, Medical Corps, from
2012-2016, in General Practice at Fort Hood, TX. When she is not at work,
Dr. Brooks enjoys spending time with her family, and loves cooking and reading,
in addition to taking up competitive running “as a challenge,” she says. She
also enjoys learning about different cultures and languages, and is currently
working on learning Spanish and Korean. One of Dr. Brooks’ favorite local
spots is her parents’ home in Point Venture, where she enjoys the view of Lake
Travis.
Professional Positions and Honors
Dr. Brooks holds these memberships and honors:
- Member, Texas Academy of Family Physicians
- Member, American Academy of Family Physicians
- Member, Travis County Medical Society
- The 2018 Sherilyn A. Gordon, MD, Memorial Award for Distinguished
Leadership and Professionalism in Medical Education
- The STFM 2018 Resident Teacher Award
- Resident of the Year, 2017
- Army
Meritorious Service Medal, 2016
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