Exceptional medicine. Deeply human care.
A physician-led boutique practice designed for women who value time, access, and continuity of care.
Dr. Kathleen Bren
Medicine practiced with intention
- MD, FACOG
- Board certified OB/GYN
- Washington, DC, United States
Born and raised in Washington, DC, Dr. Bren created a boutique practice so every woman can feel known, never rushed through a checklist. She delivers babies and performs gynecologic surgery exclusively at Sibley Memorial Hospital.
Lifelong care
Care through every chapter
Continuity with Dr. Bren from preventive care through pregnancy and midlife.
Gynecology
History that accumulates
Annual visits that build on prior care, not start over.
Fertility
Counsel before you decide
Timing, evaluation, and next steps with your physician.
Pregnancy
Birth with continuity
Prenatal care and delivery at Sibley with Dr. Bren.
Midlife
Transition with precision
Perimenopause and menopause with a clear clinical plan.
Recognized by
Washingtonian
Named among Washington’s Top Doctors by readers and peers.
Bethesda Magazine
Recognized for excellence in women’s healthcare across the region.
Castle Connolly
Peer-nominated Top Doctor recognition for clinical excellence.
What defines our care
Relationships first
Continuity is the foundation of excellent care. Visits build on one another so your history, preferences, and goals stay central over time.
Physician-led care
You see Dr. Bren directly. Assessment, counseling, and follow through remain with your physician, not delegated across a rotating team.
Accessible by design
Unhurried appointments and responsive scheduling when concerns arise, so clinical questions are addressed with the urgency they deserve.
Patient stories
What women say about care with Dr. Bren
Words from patients who trusted Dr. Bren with their care.
Thank you for the amazing way you handled Beatrice’s delivery. Your expertise, leadership, and experience were incredible. You explained everything so clearly in the midst of urgent circumstances. Not every doctor has a gift for making people in distress feel validated and heard.
Stephanie
Delivery patient
She answered my questions thoughtfully and gave me space to discuss decisions with my wife and doula without rushing me. Her positivity and clear communication helped me feel respected and empowered during birth.
Rachel M.
Delivery patient
Dr. Bren’s bedside manner is unmatched: she was patient, attentive, professional and yet very relatable. Gynecological exams can be uncomfortable and Dr. Bren does an amazing job putting you at ease.
Margaret V.
Patient
As someone who’s had negative experiences with providers before and comes in with anxiety, she was compassionate, kind, and answered every question I had. I could not recommend her more.
Leah C.
Patient
She was knowledgeable, confident, caring, and helped guide me through a successful delivery of my baby girl. I felt like she genuinely cared for me as a person and understood what was important to me.
Meghan M.
Delivery patient
She was never irritated by my many questions, but rather encouraged them, and she provided not just the answer but the context to actually understand it. She also did an amazing job with my delivery.
Sarah S.
Pregnancy patient
Thank you for giving me the best care I’ve ever had from any medical provider. Thank you for listening and helping me feel comfortable, heard, and empowered. People thought I was a little crazy for wanting an unmedicated hospital birth and I don’t think I would have been able to do it without you.
Kelly C.
Delivery patient
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers about insurance, payment, and how care works.
Do you accept insurance?
Bren OB/GYN is an out-of-network practice. This allows us to provide longer visits, direct physician access, and highly personalized care. Laboratory testing, imaging, hospital services, and medications are billed through your insurance whenever possible.
How is payment handled?
Transparency is important to us. Bren OB/GYN operates on a fee-for-service model, meaning our pricing is straightforward and not determined by insurance companies. Professional service fees are listed on our Services page. Payment is due at the time of your visit, and patients are asked to keep a credit card securely on file for ongoing care. If you have out-of-network benefits, we are happy to provide the documentation needed for you to seek reimbursement from your insurance carrier.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. We welcome new obstetric and gynecologic patients, including those seeking a more personalized care experience.
When you’re ready, we’re here
Every interaction should reinforce one feeling: I have found my doctor.
Straightforward scheduling
Share a few details. We’ll take it from there.
Fee-for-service care
À la carte visits or packages. Superbill provided each visit.