Dr. Bradley W. Nordyke, MD
General Practitioner
191 E Price Rd Brownsville TX, 78521About
Dr. Bradley Nordyke is a general practitioner practicing in Brownsville, TX. He sees children and adults including pregnant women and infants. Inititally serving in the US Navy, which put him through medical school, as the Senior Flight Surgeon at Naval Air Station Guam where he was assigned to run the flight line clinic where he was in charge of 14 staff, xray, lab, pharmacy, small emergency room and ambulance as well as in charge of the medical part of emergency evacuations from ships at sea and local nearby islands during Search and Rescue missions, he was the de facto flight surgeon for HC-5, the helicopter squadron usually doing the SAR missions and was also tasked to do 12 hour emergency room shifts every other weekend at Naval Hospital Guam. During his first two years in Guam he was awarded Flight Surgeon of the Year Pacific Fleet 1992, a Navy Commendation Medal and Navy Achievement Medal (two awards). He also served as a Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor and while as an intern at Naval Hospital Charleston, recieved a Humanitarion Medal for his efforts when that area was struck by Hurricane Hugo. He stayed an extra one and a half years beyond his obligation to be the flight surgeon for VQ-5, a carrier based jet squadron stationed at Guam at their request. After the Navy, Dr. Nordyke worked two years for a pediatrician in Brownsville before opening his own practice that he had for 25 years. When he decided to sell his office and retire, he was requested to work at the Brownsville Community Health Center which provides services for mostly indigent people. He is currently working there half time and enjoys it tremendously.
Education and Training
University of South Dakota 1989
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor -
- Senior Flight Surgeon Naval Air Station Guam -
Awards
- Flight Surgeon of the Year 1992 US Navy
- Navy Commendation Medal 1992 US Navy
- Navy Achievement Medal 1992 US Navy
- Navy Achievement Medal 1993 US Navy
- Humanitarian Medal 1989 US Navy
Treatments
- Acne
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Crohn's Disease
- Fever
- Contact Dermatitis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Bronchitis
- Gastroenteritis
- Tonsillitis
- Head Lice
- Tinea Versicolor
- Stomach Flu
Professional Memberships
- Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association
- Texas Medical Association
- American Medical Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- he donates to local churches head start programs and schools, provides lectures at schools, gives yearly christmas gifts en masse to the local population near his office then and now at bchc
- he played a crucial role in medical support during emergency evacuations from ships at sea and local islands during Search and Rescue missions
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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Bradley W. Nordyke, who serves patients in Brownsville, Texas.
Dr. Nordyke is a family physician based in Brownsville, Texas, offering medical care to patients of all ages, including pregnant women and infants. His remarkable journey began with service in the US Navy, which sponsored his medical education.
During his tenure as the Senior Flight Surgeon at Naval Air Station Guam, Dr. Nordyke assumed a pivotal role in running the flight line clinic, overseeing a team of 14 staff members, as well as managing X-ray, lab, pharmacy, a small emergency room, and ambulance services. Additionally, he played a crucial role in medical support during emergency evacuations from ships at sea and local islands during Search and Rescue missions.
His exceptional contributions were duly recognized during his first two years in Guam, earning him the prestigious Flight Surgeon of the Year Pacific Fleet 1992 award, along with Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals (two awards). Dr. Nordyke also served as a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor and received a Humanitarian Medal for his efforts during Hurricane Hugo while interning at Naval Hospital Charleston. He extended his service beyond his obligation, responding to the request of VQ-5, a carrier-based jet squadron stationed in Guam, to be their flight surgeon.
Post his Navy service, Dr. Nordyke worked alongside a pediatrician in Brownsville for two years before establishing his own practice, which he successfully managed for 25 years. Later, when he decided to retire and sell his practice, he was sought after to contribute his expertise at the Brownsville Community Health Center, primarily serving indigent populations. Currently, he dedicates half of his time to this role and derives immense satisfaction from his work in this setting.
A 1989 graduate of the University of South Dakota School of Medicine, Dr. Nordyke possesses medical licenses permitting practice in the states of Texas, Hawaii, Iowa, and North Carolina.
Among his professional affiliations, he is an active member of the Texas Medical Association and the American Medical Association.
Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.
Actively engaged in charitable and philanthropic efforts within his community, Dr. Nordyke generously donates to local churches, supports Head Start programs, and contributes to schools. Moreover, he extends his educational impact by delivering lectures at schools. A heartwarming tradition of his includes providing annual Christmas gifts to the local population near his office and continuing this practice at the Brownsville Community Health Center.
Dr. Nordyke attributes his success to a combination of hard work, moments of serendipity, and the invaluable support of his dedicated ancillary staff. His medical assistants and his wife, who served as his office manager, have played pivotal roles in his journey. Equally significant are the patients who placed their trust in him, enabling him to fulfill his role as their physician.
His ideal vacation destination is one that encompasses elements of natural beauty and historical significance. He finds solace in locations adorned with lush trees, scenic oceans, and a rich history.
Wrestling holds a special place in Dr. Nordyke’s heart, reflecting his passion for the sport. Additionally, he has a creative side, crafting handmade pewter figures from scratch, and he occasionally adds a personal touch by painting some of these intricate pieces.
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