Darcy Broughton, MD
Darcy Broughton, MD, FACOG is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist. Dr. Broughton is passionate about advancing family-building options for the LGBTQ+ community and single parents by choice.
Dr. Broughton completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Oregon Health and Science University, where she served as Administrative Chief Resident and received the Chief Resident Teaching Award. Her fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at Washington University in St. Louis included award-winning research on the effects of the Zika virus on the ovary.
Since joining PNWF in 2018, Dr. Broughton has been a leader in advancing fertility options for the queer community. She cofounded PNWF’s Center for LGBTQ+ Fertility in 2021 and loves helping this population build families. She has authored one of the few studies on IVF outcomes for transgender and nonbinary patients. Her passion also extends to caring for single parents by choice - as she is a single mom of a PNWF IVF baby! Her work has earned her recognition as a Seattle Metropolitan Top Doctor every year since joining PNWF.
An active educator and advocate, Dr. Broughton serves on the board of the Seattle Gynecologic Society and is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s LGBTQIA+ Special Interest Group. She feels lucky to participate in resident training and education, and is the REI faculty site lead for Swedish’s OB/GYN Residency program.
Dr. Broughton is from Bremerton and is a proud Washington native. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring Northwest wine country, cheering on the Seahawks, and spending time with her family.
Board Certification
Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Fellowship
Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO
Residency
Obstetrics and Gynecology at Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, OR
Medical School
Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI
Professional Organizations
Seattle Gynecological Society
Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Alpha Omega Alpha, Medical School Honor Society
Awards & Honors
Seattle Top Doc by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
Chief Resident Teaching Award, Oregon Health and Sciences University
Administrative Chief Resident, Oregon Health and Sciences University
Prize Research Project 2018, Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Gold Humanism Honor Society, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Saphier Prize for Original Contribution to the field of Ob/Gyn, Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Summa Cum Laude, Mount Holyoke College
Links
Instagram: @dr.darcybroughton