Every Woman Deserves Real Hope

Loren Rourke is a breast cancer surgeon with more than 20 years of experience guiding thousands of women through some of life’s hardest moments. Known for her blue pen, her memorable “grapes and stems” explanation, and her blend of empathy, humor, and straight talk, she makes complex medicine feel clearer and less frightening. She partners with patients every step of the way and believes education creates hope. In January 2026, she opened Woodlands Breast Care, expanding her commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered breast health services to her community.

Through her book Real Talk, Real Hope, her speaking engagements, and her daily clinical work, Loren’s mission is to help women feel informed, supported, and confident in their care.

Outside the hospital, Loren is a busy mom to teenage twins and several furry pets. She trains for ballroom dance competitions and, when she finally gets quiet time, loves cooking, baking, and reading romantic fiction.

Credentials & Clinical Expertise

Dr. Rourke is a board-certified breast surgeon with specialized training in advanced breast surgical techniques, including:

  • Nipple-sparing and skin-sparing mastectomies
  • Hidden scar surgery techniques
  • Oncoplastic procedures that combine cancer and plastic surgery techniques to achieve optimal cosmetic outcomes
  • High-risk patient management and benign breast disease care

Her postgraduate training includes:

  • Master in Health Care Management (MHCM), Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston
  • Susan G. Komen Interdisciplinary Breast Fellowship, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
  • General Surgery Residency, University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville
  • Internship in General Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, where she was honored with the Golden Scalpel Intern of the Year and a Professionalism Award
  • M.D., Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Shreveport
  • B.S. in Cell & Molecular Biology, Tulane University, New Orleans
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What Makes Loren Different

Surgeon with Heart

Decades in the OR—but hugs before scalpels.

Teacher by Nature

Visual, practical, and memorable guidance that sticks.

No Fluff, Just Facts

She says what patients need to hear, in the way they need to hear it.

Patient-Centered Always

Shared decision-making is non-negotiable.

“It is my mission that every patient receives exceptional quality care in an informative and compassionate environment.”

—Dr. Loren Rourke

Ready to Connect?

Whether you’re looking for guidance, partnership, or a powerful voice for your next event—Loren’s here to help.

Reach out to Loren