Dr. Greg Burana is a born and raised Memphian, a lifelong soccer player, and a dedicated Obstetrician-Gynecologist. Growing up, Dr. Burana fell in love with soccer while playing for Memphis Futbal Club and eventually became a collegiate walk-on soccer player at Clemson University. After seeing his mother’s career as a nurse, Dr. Burana knew he was interested in the medical field but decided he wanted to follow a surgical path once he was in his pre-med program at Clemson.
“Throughout my studies at Clemson and beyond, soccer was one way to help me keep focused and grounded,” Dr. Burana remembers. “Having that time to focus on the game and connect with friends on the team has always been great for my mental health.”
After graduating from Clemson, Dr. Burana returned to Memphis and attended medical school at UTHSC. However, he was still unsure which type of surgeon he eventually wanted to become and was not initially considering becoming an OB-GYN. However, this perspective shifted after Dr. Burana did his required OB-GYN rotation during medical school. “After doing the rotation and seeing how close the doctors were to their patients through all stages, I realized that becoming an OB-GYN was the right path for me,” he remembers.
“I love being able to get on a real
level with patients, and develop
a special relationship with them,
in terms of physical and mental
health and look at their overall
well-being as a bigger picture.”
After graduating from medical school at UTHSC, Dr. Burana knew he wanted to stay in Memphis and started his career at Adams Patterson. He is now practicing at Memphis Obstetrics & Gynecological Association (MOGA), where he continues to appreciate the long-term connection with patients he came to appreciate during medical school. When asked about his favorite aspects of his job as an OB-GYN, Dr. Burana says, “I love being able to get on a real level with patients, and develop a special relationship with them, in terms of physical and mental health and look at their overall well-being as a bigger picture.”
Despite the busy nature of his career, Dr. Burana continues to play soccer through the Greater Memphis Soccer Association at Mike Rose and the Greenfield Arena Indoor Sports Complex. Though finding the time can be challenging between his roles as a doctor and a father of three, Dr. Burana remains committed to prioritizing his fitness.
“I try to do all my workouts early in the morning or late in the evening, either before my family wakes up or after they go to bed,” he says. Dr. Burana has also enjoyed watching his children find a love for soccer. His 9-year-old plays competitive soccer, and he coaches his youngest’s school team. “It is so fun to watch my kids love something I love so much and enjoy those special moments together.”
By Zoe Harrison
Photos by Tindall Stephens
