Following her Plastic Surgery training in Indianapolis, Dr. Brostrom went on to become Board Certified in both General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Since that time, she has refined her expertise in some of the most innovative techniques available, including aesthetic fat transfer, facial rejuvenation, and breast and body contouring procedures.
A 21-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Dr. Brostrom has provided expert care to countless complex patients, including those suffering from combat injuries, civilian trauma, cancerous defects, and congenital anomalies. She served as Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery during Operation Enduring Freedom at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan in 2009 where she treated traumatic injuries and performed cleft surgery for humanitarian outreach. Her final military assignment was as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, the largest healthcare facility in the Department of Defense. While there, she gained expertise in transgender confirmation procedures and continued to refine her techniques over the full spectrum of Plastic Surgery to include aesthetic surgery. As she retires from military service, she will miss her brothers and sisters in arms, but is excited to offer her artistic eye, attention to detail, and compassionate care to patients presenting to New Image Plastic Surgery.
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Dr. Brostrom is particularly passionate about helping children afflicted by cleft lip and palate differences. She chaired the Craniofacial Anomalies Board at Brooke Army Medical Center and led three humanitarian cleft lip and palate missions to Central America in 2017, 2018, and 2019. In 2019, her efforts earned her recognition from the President and Minister of Defense of Guatemala, as well as from the US Ambassador to Guatemala.
A mother of twins, Dr. Brostrom understands the detrimental effects pregnancy can have on a woman’s body and self-esteem. This provides her a unique perspective and increased sensitivity to women’s needs. She is dedicated to helping her patients project their inner beauty and optimize their self-confidence. Dr. Brostrom is one of only 16% of all Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in the United States who are women. She dedicates her time to leadership roles in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to include the Women in Plastic Surgery Steering Committee.
Well-known for rapid healing times, natural and aesthetic outcomes, and long-lasting results, Dr. Brostrom ensures an honest and compassionate evaluation of her patients’ needs. She is committed to seeing each patient through their aesthetic journey while tailoring her approach to each patient’s unique situation and needs.
EDUCATION
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston TX
MD with Honors May 23, 2000 | 1996 – 2000
University of Texas, Austin TX
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with High Honors, 1992 – 1996
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
Mechanical Engineering, 1990 – 1991
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Air War College USAF Professional Medical Education | 2015 – 2016
Brooke Army Medical Center / Wilford Hall Medical Center
Craniofacial Training (OJT with craniofacially trained senior partner)
San Antonio, TX | 2009 – 2013
Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Indianapolis, IN | 2005 – 2007
University of Texas Health Science Center/
Wilford Hall Medical Center (USAF Level 1 Trauma Center)
Residency: General Surgery
San Antonio, TX | 2000 – 2005
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Officer in Charge/Lead Plastic Surgeon – Guatemala Beyond the
Horizons, Joint Service Plastic Surgery Mission, 2019
Officer in Charge/Lead Plastic Surgeon – Dominican Republic
Surgical Readiness Training Exercise, Joint Service Plastic Surgery Mission, 2018
Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Brooke Army Medical Center, 2017 – present
Director of United States Military Transgender Surgery Program
(Facial Feminization and Top Confirmation Surgery), 2017 – present
Officer in Charge/Lead Plastic Surgeon – Dominican Republic
Surgical Readiness Training Exercise, Joint Service Plastic Surgery Mission, 2016
Deputy Officer in Charge – Panama Surgical Readiness Training Exercise, Joint Service Plastic Surgery Mission, 2010
Assistant Professor of Surgery | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 2014 – present
BAMC Credentials Committee Co-Chair, 2012 – 2018
Readiness Skills Verification Manager, 2012 – 2018
Chair, United States Air Force Craniofacial Anomalies Board,
Brooke Army Medical Center/ Wilford Hall Medical Center, 2008 – present
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Assistant Professor of Surgery – Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 2014 – present
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2008, recertified 2018
Diplomate, American Board of Surgery, 2006
LICENSURE
Texas State Medical License (active), Number L4266
Indiana State Medical License (Retired)
DEA: Government, TX
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Diplomat, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2008 – present
Diplomat, American Board of Surgery, 2006 – 2016
Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 2009 – present
American Society of Plastic Surgeons- Member, 2009 – present
Women Plastic Surgeons Steering Committee (ASPS) – Member, 2017 – present
American Society of Plastic Surgeons In-Service Committee – Member, 2018 – present
American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association – Member, 2016- present
Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons – Member, 2007 – present
Association of Women Surgeons – Member, 2008 – present
San Antonio International Society of Plastic and Recon Surgeons Member, 2008 – present
Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons – Member, 2000 – present
American Medical Association – Member, 2000 – present
Tau Beta Pi – National Engineering Honor Society – Member, 1994 – present
MILITARY SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
Officer in Charge/Lead Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Humanitarian Mission
Huehuetenango, Guatemala – cleft lip and palate, congenital hand, burn surgeries, lower extremity salvage procedures, July 2019
Officer in Charge/Lead Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Humanitarian Mission
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – cleft lip and palate, congenital hand, and burn surgeries, June 2018
Officer in Charge/Lead Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Humanitarian Mission
Dominican Republic – cleft lip and palate, congenital hand, and burn surgeries (cancelled 2 days prior secondary to funding), June 2016
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Humanitarian Mission
David, Panama – cleft lip and palate, burn reconstructions, and congenital hand cases, May 2010
Chief, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Operation Enduring Freedom, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan
Performed 225 reconstructive cases including fibular free flap and latissimus free flap reconstructions, burn and oculoplastic reconstructions, numerous cheiloplasties and palatoplasties for humanitarian outreach, Jan – June 2009
DECORATIONS
Air Force Master Clinician in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Subject Matter Expert Award – 2017
Meritorious Service Medal – 2016
USAF Clinical Excellence Special Identifier MF SEI – 2016
Army Commendation Medal – 2009
Army Achievement Medal – 2009
National Defense Service Medal – 2009
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal – 2009
Afghanistan Campaign Medal – 2009
NATO Medal – 2009
HONORS
Air Force Master Clinician in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery/Subject Matter Expert Award – June 2017
Selected for Aesthetic and Oculoplastic Fellowship with Drs. Foad Nahai and Rod Hester (to start Jan 2014) (fellowship was discontinued Dec 2013) – March 2012
Outstanding Resident Research Award – Society of Air Force Clinical Surgeons – April 2003
Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation presented for Graduation from Baylor College of Medicine with Honors – May 2000
Featured in University of Texas Paper as Engineering Scholar/Athlete – May 1993
University of Texas Dean’s List – 1992-1996
University of Michigan Dean’s List – 1990-1992
Robert C. Byrd Academic Scholarship – 1990
Valedictorian (class of 720) – 1990