Loren Rourke, M.D., MHCM, FACS
Sole Provider of Our Location in The Woodlands
Dr. Loren Rourke is a board-certified breast cancer surgeon, author, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of women navigate breast cancer. She is known for her compassionate yet straightforward approach—blending empathy, humor, and “real talk.” Her mission is to empower patients through education, making complex medical information easier to understand (such as her memorable “grapes and stems” explanation) so women feel informed and confident in their care.
Clinical Expertise
She specializes in advanced breast surgical techniques and comprehensive breast care, including:
- Nipple-sparing and skin-sparing mastectomies
- Hidden scar surgery techniques
- Oncoplastic procedures (combining cancer and plastic surgery techniques for optimal cosmetic results)
- High-risk patient management and benign breast disease care
Education & Credentials
Dr. Rourke has an extensive and highly decorated medical and educational background:
- MHCM (Master in Health Care Management): Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Fellowship: Susan G. Komen Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Residency: General Surgery at the University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
- Internship: General Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine (Awarded Golden Scalpel Intern of the Year and a Professionalism Award)
- M.D.: Louisiana State University School of Medicine
- B.S.: Cell & Molecular Biology from Tulane University
Current Work & Future Plans
Personal Life
Outside of the operating room and her clinical work, Dr. Rourke is a mother to teenage twins and several pets. She trains for ballroom dance competitions and enjoys cooking, baking, and reading romantic fiction in her spare time.