Brittney Doornbos, DO, was born at Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus back when it was still Mary Black Memorial Hospital. She grew up in Spartanburg, did her schooling here and is now practicing family medicine right in the same facility where she was born. 

The full circle moment has Dr. Doornbos excited to see new patients and care for families in a place she has always called home. 

“I’m really excited about it,” Dr. Doornbos said. “I already know about the population base and some of the doctors, so I feel like I’m already more familiar with the area. I’m excited to give back to the community and just be here with my family.” 

Dr. Doornbos is now accepting new patients of any age with Medical Group of the Carolinas - Family Medical Center, which is at the Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus. 

Treating the ‘whole patient’ 

Dr. Doornbos went to Oakbrook High School, a private Christian school in Spartanburg, before going to University of South Carolina Upstate for pre-med and then attended medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). 

She said she enjoyed the intentionality VCOM offered in getting students the hands-on training they needed and ample one-on-one experiences with doctors who took time with the students. 

She appreciates treating the “whole patient” and looking at the various contributing factors to one’s health or illness vs. treating acute symptoms. 

“It’s definitely about the whole picture rather than acute illnesses and colds and rashes,” she said. 

Family medicine has allowed her to practice a wide scope of medicine for a broad spectrum of patients from babies to elderly patients. 

“I get to have a hand in all types of things, and I’m not limited in my practice,” Dr. Doornbos said. “I love my patients. My favorite part is I can treat a woman, and then can end up treating her kids, her husband and her parents. I like being able to treat the whole family and being able to know all of them.” 

Finding her happy place 

Dr. Doornbos married her husband earlier in 2023 and they live on a two-acre “mini homestead” in Wellford complete with rabbits, cats, dogs, vegetable gardens and more chickens than she can count. They even have a small egg stand outside their home where neighbors can stop by and pick up fresh eggs. 

“Who knows what the new animal will be? I just kind of collect them. Maybe goats will be next, I’m not really sure,” Dr. Doornbos said. “It’s a way to keep my balance. When things get stressful, there’s something else that keeps me happy and motivated.” 

To schedule your appointment with Dr. Doornbos, call Medical Group of the Carolinas – Family Medical Center at 864-342-4000.