CHRISTUS Health opens new family medicine clinic in Longview

CHRISTUS Health has opened a new, multi-provider family medicine clinic that will provide comprehensive primary care including preventative services, chronic disease management and physical exams for all ages, with the first patients being seen this week.

Located on the CHRISTUS Northpark campus in Longview, the clinic features 30 exam rooms and is connected to the emergency department, imaging center, laboratory, OB/GYN clinic and pediatric clinic for immediate access to test results, referrals and appointments.

“Family medicine really is the captain of the ship for health care and integrating a patient in with other specialists they may need,” said Dr. John DiPasquale, vice president of physician operations for CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “This is a growing area in Longview, and this clinic going to serve as a hub of family medicine for us as we expand access to patients.”

Initially, seven providers: Drs. Douglas Barron, Ariadna Bory, Courtney Chism, Sarah Low and Ketki Patel, along with nurse practitioners Lauryn Torres and Melissa Fenstermaker, will see patients, with the clinic reserving space for future provider growth.

“We are actively recruiting to grow our primary care and family medicine base,” said Julia Tubb, vice president of CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. “We know this is where the health care journey for many begin, so our goal is to continue to grow these services to allow for greater access for patients.”

The clinic will be integrated with electronic health record system Epic, allowing for real-time patient information and availability within the CHRISTUS family of hospitals and clinics.

The opening of the clinic represents the latest expansion of the CHRISTUS Northpark campus. In 2022, the CHRISTUS Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute opened, the Northpark hospital opened in 2024 and CHRISTUS recently broke ground on the CHRISTUS Health Cancer Center, which is slated to open in fall 2026.

“We are excited about the growth we have underway here in Longview,” DiPasquale said. “Access to health care is critical, and we are committed to providing that care at all levels.”

Patients can call (903) 759-7200 to schedule an appointment.