Our Providers
Our Board-Certified Physicians
When it’s time to deliver your baby, we have just what you need the most: a warm, caring, family-focused birthing center and the expertise and quality of care that can give you peace of mind. Meeting your needs and making the birthing process a safe and joyful experience are our Board-Certified physicians’ priorities. Come see for yourself how The Birthing Center is delivering world-class care, right here in Seguin.
Obstetric & Gynecology Physicians
Jodi Brannen, MD
Dr. Jodi Brannen comes from a thriving practice in Port Arthur, Texas. Being a native Texan, born and raised in Austin, Dr. Brannen received her medical degree from UT Health Science Center at Houston. Prior to establishing her practice in Seguin, she enjoyed her thriving practice in Port Arthur, Texas. In her practice, she loves educating new mothers about the importance of breastfeeding and helping women successfully tackle menopause.
Location:
519 N. King St., Suite 101 Seguin, TX 78155
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Clint Burrus, MD
Dr. Clint Burrus has an impressive academic background as a National Merit Scholar, magna cum laude graduate of Southwestern University, and graduate of the School of Architecture at Yale. Upon recognizing that his true calling was actually medicine, he changed direction and entered medical school at UT Southwestern in Dallas. He found that obstetrics/gynecology was the perfect specialty for him, allowing him to combine surgical skills with his desire to form long-term primary-care relationships with his patients, and to study the fascinating field of reproduction and fetal development. Dr. Burrus’s areas of interest include high-risk pregnancies, minimally invasive and robotic gynecological surgery, as well as ultrasound.
Location:
1339 E. Court, Suite 240, Seguin, TX 78155
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Alyson Kirchner, MD
A Seguin native, Dr. Alyson Kirchner understands the importance of providing quality health care close to home. Dr. Kirchner specializes in women’s health care, bone density testing, 3D/4D ultrasound diagnostics, high-risk pregnancy, and robotic surgical procedures.
Location:
Seguin: 1339 E. Court, Suite 210, Seguin, TX 78155
Cuero: 2550 N. Esplanade St., Cuero, TX 77954
Gonzales: 1110 N. Sarah Dewitt Dr., Gonzales, TX 78629
Yoakum: 1220 Carl Ramert Dr., Yoakum, TX 77995
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Phillip Rinn, MD
Dr. Rinn is Board Certified in Family Medicine and is the current Chairman of Guadalupe Healthcare Network. He completed his medical schooling at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and his residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Dr. Rinn has been practicing medicine for more than 35 years and has been an integral part of Family Practice, as well as Obstetrics, in Seguin for over 30 years.
Location:
519 N. King, Suite 105 Seguin, TX 78155
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Esther Robbins, MD
Dr. Robbins completed her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and was a faculty physician with the Department of Family and Community Medicine for three years. While in Lubbock, she practiced full-spectrum family medicine while training residents and medical students. Her goal is to empower her patients to take control of their own health while providing comprehensive family care, including pediatric, adult, gynecologic, and geriatric care.
Location:
411 S. King St., Seguin, TX 78155
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Maternal-Fetal-Medicine (MFM)
High-Risk Pregnancies.
A Perinatologist, or maternal-fetal medicine specialist, can help guide high-risk obstetrical patients through a high-risk pregnancy.
In an effort to ensure GRMC offers the most advanced and sophisticated diagnostic capabilities for high-risk pregnancy patients, we have partnered with University Health System in San Antonio to allow our moms and babies access to Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists—at GRMC. Our MFM specialists are highly skilled in caring for mothers and their developing babies throughout a high-risk pregnancy and provide advanced care for pregnancies with an array of medical, surgical or fetal needs.
- Genetic counseling
- Ultrasound screening to take a close look at your baby
- First and second trimester aneuploidy screening
- Cell-free fetal DNA testing
- Evaluation of abnormal aneuploidy screening tests
- Amniocentesis (genetic testing)
- Management of medical complications in pregnancy
Addressing Your Pregnancy Needs
Every woman hopes for an uncomplicated pregnancy and a smooth delivery. But if a problem occurs, you can take comfort in knowing GRMC offers MFM specialists to you and your baby if any issue may arise.
MFM specialists see patients Wednesday mornings. Appointments can be arranged by contacting your OB/GYN (Obstetrician Gynecologist) physician. You may contact the GRMC MFM Coordinator at 830.401.7195.
Location:
1215 E. Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Office Hours and Appointments:
Perinatal Specialists see patients Wednesday mornings. Appointments are scheduled through your OB/GYN physician. You may contact the GRMC MFM Coordinator at (830) 401-7195.
Michael Berkus, MD
Dr. Berkus received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio in 1976. He completed Obstetrics and Gynecology residency in 1980 at the University of Florida, and his Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship at UT Health San Antonio. He has been an active researcher for many years, and is well published in many peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Berkus is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Location:
1215 E. Court St. Seguin, TX, 78155
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Angela Boyd, MD
Dr. Boyd received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Texas at San Antonio, graduating magna cum laude with Honors in Biology in 2005. She then attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and received her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology in 2011 and her M.D. in 2013. She completed her Residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at UTHSCSA in 2017. Dr. Boyd completed her Fellowship training in Maternal Fetal Medicine at UTHSCSA in 2020 and stayed on as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Her clinical and research interests include gestational diabetes, obesity and infectious diseases.
Location:
1215 E. Court St. Seguin, TX, 78155
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John Byrne, MD
Dr. Byrne received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Baylor University in 2006. He then completed medical school at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 2013. He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL, before coming back to Texas to complete a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Parkland Hospital in 2020.
Location:
1215 E. Court St. Seguin, TX, 78155
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Peter Nielsen, MD
Dr. Nielsen received his B.S. in Biochemistry at Texas A&M University, and obtained his M.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. Following his Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, Texas, Dr. Nielsen completed his Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at The University of Texas Medical School in Houston, Texas. He has been a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) since 1994. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Location:
1215 E. Court St. Seguin, TX, 78155
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Patrick Ramsey, MD
Dr. Ramsey serves as the Director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship training program, Director for Maternal Transport and Outreach, and Maternal Medical Director for the University Hospital Level IV Maternal Center. Dr. Ramsey completed his medical school training at the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine in 1994 and residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, MN in 1998. He completed a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2001. He also received a Master of Science in Public Health with emphasis in Epidemiology and International Health in 2003. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
Location:
1215 E. Court St. Seguin, TX, 78155
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Neonatology
If your baby needs special care or treatment, our Neonatologist offers the high level care you are looking for. The Birthing Center at GRMC is equipped with advanced technology to care for your newborn. Our Neonatologist works closely with you in planning developmentally appropriate care based on your baby's needs.
Every baby born at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center receives high-level care in our comfortable, family-oriented Birthing Center. If your newborn needs special care or additional treatment immediately after birth, they will be cared for by our board-certified neonatologist right here at GRMC. Our neonatal physician is trained to treat a wide range of conditions that can affect newborns during their first few days of life. He also sees all newborns and families within 24 hours of delivery.
Specialist neonatal care at GRMC
GRMC’s neonatologist works closely with families to care for babies during labor and immediately after birth. If you know that your baby will need extra attention, you may meet with the neonatologist in advance to talk through the best course of care for you and your newborn.
Our neonatologist may also be present during labor and delivery. Some of the more common reasons you may see a neonatal doctor in the delivery room are:
- If there are concerns about congenital anomalies or infections
- If you are having twins or a multiple birth
- If your baby is experiencing respiratory distress
- If your baby is premature
Our neonatologist is also on call in case your newborn experiences any unexpected health issues. Babies who need extra attention may also be cared for in our nursery, where our neonatal physician and the Birthing Center team can monitor their health and provide the care they need.
Family-centered care for all babies
Our neonatal physician also offers a wide range of standard care and procedures for newborns and families. These include:
- Breastfeeding support
- Circumcision
- Treatment for jaundice
If needed, our neonatologist will also meet with you at least once a day during your stay at GRMC, during which time you can discuss any concerns you might have as you welcome your new family member.
Partnerships with advanced pediatric care in the region
Some newborns may require more specialized treatment or an extended stay in hospital. In these instances, GRMC offers phone consultations with pediatric cardiologists and other pediatric specialists, as well as transfers to some of the most advanced NICUs in the region. Babies born at earlier than 34 weeks’ gestation are also transferred to a NICU immediately after birth, where they are cared for until you bring your new family member home.
A full spectrum of care
At GRMC, we offer comprehensive care for moms and babies. If you have a little one on the way, call (830) 401-7530 to learn more about GRMC’s Birthing Center.
Brian Scott, MD – Neonatologist
Neonatologist, Dr. Scott obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees at Texas State University, his medical degree at Texas Tech, pediatric residency at Dell Children’s in Austin, and completed his fellowship in neonatology at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. He is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine & Pediatrics. Dr. Scotts’ pediatric residency provided him with a broad range of experience in treating children of all ages and medical conditions, while his fellowship provided a strong foundation in directing the care of as many as 80 premature and high acuity newborns at one time.
Location:
1215 E. Court St. Seguin, TX, 78155
Primary Care Providers
Susan Boullioun, MD
With more than 20 years of practicing medicine and 18 of those years practicing in Seguin, Dr. Boullioun brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her patients. Dr. Boullioun received her medical degree from Texas Tech University and was the Chief Resident during her Family Practice Residency at Texas Tech. She has served many roles including being the Vice Chief and Chief of Staff at GRMC, as well as the President of Guadalupe Co. Medical Society. Currently she serves as the Supervising Physician for Guadalupe Clinic.
Location:
113 E. Cedar Seguin, TX 78155
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Brett Earnest, MD
Dr. Earnest is a board-certified Primary Care Physician who has been caring for families in the New Braunfels community since 2012. He earned his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and completed his residency at The University of Colorado with training in women’s health and obstetrics. Dr. Earnest went on to receive his Family Medicine Obstetrics Fellowship through UT Southwestern in Austin. Dr. Earnest aims to deliver effective, efficient, and personalized care that acknowledges each patient as an individual. He enjoys caring for the whole family, from newborns to senior care.
Location:
1761 South, TX-46 Suite 104, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Michele Lopez-Glynn, MD
Michele Lopez-Glynn, MD received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and completed her residency at the prestigious Texas A&M Scott and White Memorial Hospital in 2003. She opened her own practice, Mission Pediatrics, in 2008 in Seguin, Texas. Dr. Lopez-Glynn is passionate about caring for children of all ages and enjoys working closely with families, as well as watching her patients grow up into healthy and happy young adults.
Location:
1005 E. Court, Suite 300 Seguin, TX 78155
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Whitney Morgan, MD
Pediatrician, Dr. Whitney Morgan is a fourth generation Seguinite, and a proud Seguin High School Matador. Her undergraduate education includes a BS in Biology from Trinity University in San Antonio, and two years studying medicine and Spanish at La Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico. She earned her M.D. with honors from Texas A&M College of Medicine, and completed her pediatrics and adolescent medicine residency in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Morgan was a Pediatrician for 13 years in Austin before moving back home to the Seguin area, with her husband and two children.
Location:
515 N. King St, 101 Seguin, TX, 78155
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James Rider, DO
Dr. James Rider is Board Certified in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine. He completed medical school at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Missouri. After a three-year residency in Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment with St. Joseph Warren Hospital, he joined his brother, Dr. David Rider, at Guadalupe Family Health.
Location:
1414 E. Walnut St. Seguin, TX 78155
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Phillip Rinn, MD
Dr. Rinn is Board Certified in Family Medicine and is the current Chairman of Guadalupe Healthcare Network. He completed his medical schooling at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and his residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Dr. Rinn has been practicing medicine for more than 35 years and has been an integral part of Family Practice, as well as Obstetrics, in Seguin for over 30 years.
Location:
519 N. King, Suite 105 Seguin, TX 78155
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Esther Robbins, MD
Dr. Robbins completed her residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and was a faculty physician with the Department of Family and Community Medicine for three years. While in Lubbock, she practiced full-spectrum family medicine while training residents and medical students. Her goal is to empower her patients to take control of their own health while providing comprehensive family care, including pediatric, adult, gynecologic, and geriatric care.
Location:
411 S. King St., Seguin, TX 78155
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Nicole Talbot, DO
Dr. Nicole Talbot is a family medicine physician, board-certified with the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Talbot’s primary focus is to address the organic cause of disease or illness and to find remedies that solve the issue, rather than masking symptoms. Dr. Talbot’s medical training was at Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center in Iowa, followed by family medicine residency and internship at Rapid City Regional Hospital in South Dakota. Upon graduation in 2005, she chose to open her practice in Seguin. When not caring for patients, she continues her education through medical courses, seminars, conferences and hands-on training assures that her patients receive the highest quality of medical care.
Location:
515 N. King St., Suite 103 Seguin, TX 78155