A native of Bethesda, Maryland, Dr. Brager graduated from Duke University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his internship and ENT Residency at Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Brager is Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and a member of the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, the American Rhinologic Society, the Richmond Academy of Medicine and the Virginia Society of Otolaryngology.

Dr. Brager is married and has 3 daughters. He is a sports enthusiast including distance running and biking.