Dr. Lena Bruce, MD

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Get to know Family Physician Dr. Lena R. Bruce, who serves patients in Santa Fe, Texas.

Dr. Bruce has been serving in her current role as a sole proprietor at Lena R Bruce, MD – Family Practice & Santa Fe Weight Loss for over three decades. She is an expert in the field of family medicine, having established a solid reputation for treating her patients with kindness, compassion, and expertise. 

Feeling incredibly lucky to be able to help people on a daily basis, Dr. Bruce performs procedures, looks after hospitalized patients, monitors BioTE Hormone Therapy, and oversees a variety of women’s health issues on an average day.

With over a decade of experience in bariatric medicine, her practice allows patients of all ages to access much needed health products and services. Services provided include prescription appetite suppressants, weight loss injections and supplements, with the overall aim to help patients reach their weight loss goals.

Throughout her entire life, Dr. Bruce has enjoyed helping those in need, from strangers, to animals, to family. Due to this passion, she decided to attend the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and study for her medical degree, successfully graduating in 1988.

Furthering her training, she performed her residency in family medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals in 1991.

In pursuit of clinical excellence, she is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). The ABFM is a non-profit, independent medical association of American physicians who practice family medicine and its sub-specialties.

Showing a remarkable drive to continue learning and sharing her knowledge, Dr. Bruce is a member of numerous esteemed professional organizations to help enhance her career. These include the American Medical Association, the American Association of Family Practitioners, and the Bariatric Society.

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.

Throughout her working life, Dr. Bruce has been blessed with an extremely successful career. She attributes her achievements to the grace of God, her drive, and her love of medicine. Some of her professional accomplishments include being Chief Resident at University of Texas, as well as her missionary work in Houston, Texas, South America, and Mexico. 

Looking to the future, Dr. Bruce aims to remain practicing in her current capacity, where she hopes to continue providing exceptional patient care and fighting regulations.

In her spare time, she enjoys wildlife conservation, riding motorcycles, and hiking. Additionally, she volunteers at a variety of charities, particularly those in the fields of wildlife, breast cancer, and autism.https://pressrelease.healthcare/lena-r-bruce-md-a-family-physician-with-lena-r-bruce-md-family-practice-santa-fe-weight-loss.html

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