Who is Heather Dubrow’s Husband? All About Dr. Terry Dubrow
The RHOC couple, once nicknamed Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig, has been married since June 1999 for starters.
There are a lot of wonderful Househusbands out there and one of them just so happens to be Heather Dubrow's husband, Dr. Terry Dubrow! There's no one quite like Dr. Guinea Pig or his wife.
When we first met the couple on Season 7 of The Real Housewives of Orange County in 2012, Terry was always on Heather's team. They've been that way ever since ... and long before we ever knew them as Bravolebs.
"Terry is an unbelievable father, but I joke about him that he walks around the house like he just scrubbed in for surgery. He doesn't touch anything," explained Heather in Season 7, Episode 1. "He's a plastic surgeon — the best kind of [doctor]. It's like investing in my future."
While we know Terry is a successful surgeon and that the couple share four beautiful children and as well as several beautiful houses, there's lots more to learn about the Angelino. Ahead, discover everything you've ever wondered about Dr. Terry Dubrow — his career, health status, and height included.
Who Is Heather Dubrow's Husband, Terry Dubrow?
A California native, Terry was born September 14, 1958. He's a highly qualified plastic surgeon, father, and (perhaps most importantly, where we're concerned) husband to Fancy Pants herself.
During Season 7, Episode 2, Heather relayed the story of how Terry first proposed to her.
"It wasn't that good," she said. "We were on a plane on the way to Paris. I thought we were going to get engaged in Paris, so I was ready. And then he starts getting warm and starting to sweat. He's like, 'Umm, uhh, uh, I love you! Will you marry me?' I had a moment of, 'That wasn't good.''
Meet Terry Dubrow's Family
Terry and Heather share four children: twins Max and Nick, Kat, and Ace.
“Happy Fathers Day! We all love you so much! Our kids are so lucky to have the funniest, coolest, hardest working Dad, who has a never ending supply of riddles and ‘Dad Jokes’! I am beyond grateful to have you as my partner on this parenthood journey,” wrote Heather in a June 2021 Instagram tribute to her husband.
Terry Dubrow's Education
Terry originally received his medical degree from The University of California Los Angeles and a master's degree from Yale. He completed both his residency in general surgery and his fellowship in plastic and reconstructive surgery at UCLA.
Terry Dubrow's Career
Terry Dubrow is an immensely successful surgeon whose private practice, where he specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, is based in Newport Beach, California. His mission statement? "To give the most beautiful cosmetic result possible and treat you with extreme kindness and respect."
Terry Dubrow's TV Shows
Besides RHOC, Terry has appeared on a number of plastic surgery-focused series including The Swan, Bridalplasty, and the E!'s Botched, alongside Dr. Paul Nassif.
Terry Dubrow's Books
Yes, he's a writer too! Terry's books include The Acne Cure, Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig Present The Only Guide You'll Ever Need to the Best Anti-Aging Treatments, The Dubrow Diet: Interval Eating to Lose Weight and Feel Ageless, and The Dubrow Keto Fusion Diet: The Ultimate Plan for Interval Eating and Sustainable Fat Burning.
Terry Dubrow's Stroke
In August 2023, Terry suffered a “transient ischemic attack” (TIA) that caused stroke-like symptoms. The couple opened up about the situation during the RHOC Season 17 reunion.
"[Terry] had a stroke in front of me and then didn't realize it happened. [We had] a huge fight — he was, like, crazy belligerent afterwards and not himself. And I chased him around Beverly Hills for an hour. Literally, chased him," explained Heather. "We finally got him to go to the hospital and the doctor comes out and they wheeled in the monitor and [Terry] read it and he goes, 'I had a f-cking stroke.' I go, 'I know. I was there.'"
Later, during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Terry got emotional thinking about how his wife's insistence he go to the hospital saved his life.
"I'm gonna try to say this without crying, but the only reason I'm standing here today and not six feet under is because of my best friend and beloved wife's insistence that I go to the emergency room and get checked out," he said. "She saved my life. That's just the way it goes. So, what can I say? I love my wife and she saved my life."
What happened to Terry Dubrow during his health scare?
While out to eat with Heather and Nick, Terry began slurring his speech — prompting his family to call 911 despite his hesitations.
After arriving at the hospital, doctors discovered that he had a patent foramen ovale (PFO), “which is a hole in the heart that didn’t close the way it should after birth.” A blood clot had apparently passed through the PFO before traveling to his brain and causing the TIA.
Terry Dubrow's Health
Today, Terry is back to his wonderful, healthy self. In fact, doctors were able to fix Terry’s PFO the same day the issue happened. He was soon cleared to perform surgery and do high-intensity workouts.
How old is Terry Dubrow?
Terry was born on September 14, 1958, meaning he'll turn 66 in 2024. He's a virgo (like Tamra Judge, Lala Kent, and Lisa Vanderpump), in case you were wondering.
Where are Terry Dubrow houses with Heather Dubrow?
They own several homes in Orange County as well as across Los Angeles, including a stunning penthouse and they are currently renovating a mansion in Beverly Hills.
To see more Terry, tune into RHOC Thursdays at 9/8c.
