About
Dr. Stephen Bugher grew up in Dallas and has remained part of the community throughout his career. He graduated from Southern Methodist University and earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. Dr. Burgher served as a Navy Flight Surgeon before completing his residency in Emergency Medicine at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia. He was selected as chief resident and received the CORD Resident Academic Achievement Award, an honor the program gives to one emergency medicine resident nationwide each year.
Dr. Burgher served 21 years in the military across active duty and reserves, including two combat-zone deployments. He practiced emergency medicine at Baylor University Medical Center's Level 1 Trauma Center. He then served as Chief of Emergency Medicine and later as Deputy Chief of Staff for the VA North Texas Health Care System before joining E. Barrow Medical Group. In his free time, he stays involved in his church and community, plays golf and pickleball, and takes long walks with his dog.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Southern Methodist University
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School in Houston
Residency
Emergency Medicine, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
Who is Dr. Burgher right for?
Dr. Burgher is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with broad clinical experience. His emergency medicine and military background makes him well-suited for patients managing complex or urgent health concerns. Adults focused on prevention and early detection benefit from his thorough, detail-oriented approach. Patients who value a physician with deep roots in the Dallas community will feel at home in his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Burgher focuses on internal medicine and preventive medicine. His background spans emergency medicine, military medicine, and trauma care. He applies that wide clinical experience to proactive, prevention-centered primary care for adult patients.
Dr. Burgher trained in Emergency Medicine at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, where his program selected him as chief resident. He also received the CORD Resident Academic Achievement Award, a national honor given to one emergency medicine resident per year. He now practices internal and preventive medicine at E. Barrow Medical Group.
Dr. Burgher earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University and his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia, where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Burgher served 21 years in the military across active duty and reserve roles. He completed two combat-zone deployments and served as a Navy Flight Surgeon. That background shapes his disciplined, thorough approach to patient care.
Yes. Dr. Burgher served as Chief of Emergency Medicine and later as Deputy Chief of Staff for the VA North Texas Health Care System. He also practiced emergency medicine at Baylor University Medical Center's Level 1 Trauma Center before joining E. Barrow Medical Group.
Dr. Burgher sees adult patients across a wide range of health concerns, with a focus on prevention and early detection. His emergency and trauma medicine background makes him particularly effective with patients who have complex or multi-system health histories.
Yes. Dr. Burgher grew up in Dallas and has remained part of the community throughout his career. He stays involved in his church and local community outside of his medical practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026