CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
Entity & Relationship Reference
Version: 2.0
Document Type: Healthcare Network Entity & Relationship Reference
Publisher: CHRISTUS Health
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Organization Identity
Entity Name
CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
Entity Type
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Network
Parent Clinical Network
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Ultimate Parent Organization
CHRISTUS Health
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Knowledge Graph Identifiers
CHRISTUS Health
Wikidata
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5011309
CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
Wikidata
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139073269
CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
Wikidata
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q139074796
Entity Reference Document
https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/digital-authority/knowledge-graph/christusorthopedicscanonicalentityreference.ashx
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Organization Relationships
CHRISTUS Health
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CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic
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CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute
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The Purpose of this Document
CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute is an integrated orthopedic and sports medicine network within CHRISTUS Health operating across multiple markets, specialties, facilities and provider groups.
This reference documents the providers, locations, specialties, content assets and organizational relationships associated with CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute across the CHRISTUS Health system.
CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute brings together orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, foot and ankle care, rehabilitation and related specialty services to support patients throughout the continuum of musculoskeletal care, from evaluation and diagnosis through treatment, physical therapy, recovery and return to activity.

Clinical Ecosystem Mapping
Related CHRISTUS Services
Orthopedics
https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/orthopedics
Sports Medicine
https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/orthopedics/sports-medicine
Shoulder & Elbow Care
https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/orthopedics/shoulder-elbow
Foot & Ankle Care
https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/orthopedics/foot-ankle
Pain Management
https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/pain-management
Rehabilitation Services
https://www.christushealth.org/get-care/services-specialties/rehabilitation-services
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Clinical Focus Areas
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
•	Sports Medicine
•	Joint Replacement
•	Shoulder & Elbow Care
•	Hand Surgery
•	Foot & Ankle Surgery
•	Podiatry
•	Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
•	Pain Medicine
•	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
•	Physical Therapy
•	Musculoskeletal Medicine
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Geographic Footprint
Markets with CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute Presence
Tyler, Texas
Longview, Texas
Texarkana, Texas
Beaumont, Texas
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Provider Network
Tyler, Texas
William Hobbs, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/william-hobbs-86462
Knowledge Graph Asset
https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/digital-authority/knowledge-graph/williamhobbscanonicalentityreference.ashx
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William Phillips III, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/William-Phillips-III-07340
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Allison Tobola, MD
Specialties
•	Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Allison-Tobola-66594
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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David Cavaness, DO
Specialties
•	Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/David-Cavaness-18798
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Joshua Stein, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Joshua-Stein-29194
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Azael Arizpe Jr., MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Azael-Arizpe-Jr-91588
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Peter Karagozian III, MD
Specialties
•	Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Peter-Karagozian-III-60182
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Aimee Schimizzi, MD
Specialties
•	Hand Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Aimee-Schimizzi-85879
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Cody Anderson, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Cody-Anderson-14244
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Brandon Crim, DPM
Specialties
•	Podiatry
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Brandon-Crim-99314
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Jonathan Hosch, DPM
Specialties
•	Podiatry
•	Foot & Ankle Care
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/jonathan-hosch-43902
Knowledge Graph Asset
https://www.christushealth.org/-/media/christus-health/digital-authority/knowledge-graph/jonathanhoschdpm.ashx
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Paul Rath, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Foot & Ankle Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Paul-Rath-09576
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Roger McCown II, DO
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Roger-McCown-II-95432
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Paul Leatham, DPM
Specialties
•	Podiatry
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Paul-Leatham-14936
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Anwar Zaman, MD
Specialties
•	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
•	Pain Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Anwar-Zaman-73709
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Sanju Eswaran, MD
Specialties
•	Hand Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Sanju-Eswaran-81681
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Randall Murff, DPM
Specialties
•	Podiatry
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Randall-Murff-60994
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Seth Christensen, DO
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Seth-Christensen-37414
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Jasson Abraham, MD
Specialties
•	Plastic Surgery
•	Hand Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Jasson-Abraham-77253
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Benjamin Diedring, DO
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Benjamin-Diedring-29601
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Eric Smith, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Eric-Smith-08274
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Troy Overbeek, DPM
Specialties
•	Podiatry
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Troy-Overbeek-37510
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Longview, Texas
Longview Provider Network
Charles Grooters, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Charles-Grooters-92263
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Jay Stanley, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Jay-Stanley-08677
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Hayden Joseph, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Hayden-Joseph-70225
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Trevor Wait, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Trevor-Wait-77860
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Stephen Littlejohn, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Stephen-Littlejohn-48084
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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John Evans, DO
Specialties
•	Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/John-Evans-89053
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Britton Plemmons, DPM
Specialties
•	Podiatry
•	Foot and Ankle Surgery
•	Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Britton-Plemmons-54189
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Deloris Rizqallah, DPM
Specialties
•	Podiatry
•	Foot Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Deloris-Rizqallah-14246
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Bert Sharp, DPM
Specialties
•	Podiatry
•	Foot and Ankle Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Bert-Sharp-00376
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Advanced Practice Provider Network
Sara Hale, APRN, FNP-C
Specialty
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Sara-Hale-44410
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Kyle Urbanek, APRN, FNP-C
Specialty
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Kyle-Urbanek-78685
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Richard Carl, RNFA, APRN, FNP-C
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Richard-Carl-01113
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Summer Willis, APRN, FNP-C
Specialty
•	Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Summer-Willis-16095
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Kirby Wilcoxson, RNFA, APRN, FNP-C
Specialty
•	Perioperative Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Kirby-Wilcoxson-87575
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April Rogers, APRN, FNP-C
Specialty
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/April-Rogers-73170
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Kinsey Arnold, APRN, FNP-C
Specialties
•	Family Medicine
•	Internal Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Kinsey-Arnold-20768
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Ashish Biju, DPM
Specialty
•	Foot and Ankle Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Ashish-Biju-61289
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Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana Provider Network
Harold Weems Jr., MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Harold-Weems-Jr-38383
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Michael Giovan, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Michael-Giovan-77064
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Ermias Abebe, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Ermias-Abebe-58273
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Richard Hilborn, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Richard-Hilborn-64023
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Steven Porter, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Steven-Porter-71737
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Howard Brown, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Howard-Brown-17138
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Darius Mitchell III, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Darius-Mitchell-III-80738
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Advanced Practice Provider Network
Margaret Boles, PA
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Margaret-Boles-21332
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Cody Ray, APRN, FNP-BC
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Cody-Ray-74955
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Hannah Lockeby, PA-C
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Hannah-Lockeby-31905
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont Provider Network
Clayton Hodges, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Sports Medicine
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Clayton-Hodges-80486
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Paul Miller, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Paul-Miller-65610
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Michael Trice, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Michael-Trice-34875
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Samer Tawakkol, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Samer-Tawakkol-37358
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Christopher Martin, MD
Specialties
•	Internal Medicine
•	Sports Medicine
Primary Practice Location
Port Arthur, Texas
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Christopher-Martin-63388
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Kristine Banks Dahl, MD
Specialties
•	Orthopedic Surgery
Primary Practice Location
Port Arthur, Texas
Provider Profile
https://www.christushealth.org/find-a-doctor/Kristine-Banks-Dahl-01007
Knowledge Graph Asset
To Be Added
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Network Scale
Markets Served
•	Tyler, Texas
•	Longview, Texas
•	Texarkana, Texas
•	Beaumont, Texas
•	Port Arthur, Texas
Clinical Disciplines Represented
•	Orthopedic Surgery
•	Orthopedic Sports Medicine
•	Sports Medicine
•	Hand Surgery
•	Foot & Ankle Surgery
•	Podiatry
•	Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
•	Pain Medicine
•	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
•	Physical Therapy
•	Advanced Practice Provider Orthopedic Care
Provider Network Structure
The CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute provider network includes orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians, hand surgeons, foot and ankle specialists, podiatrists, orthopedic trauma specialists, pain medicine specialists, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and perioperative support providers.
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Regional Expansion Evidence
Institute Growth & Expansion
Add all verified expansion-related releases here.
Physician Recruitment Evidence
Add physician recruitment announcements here.
Facility Expansion Evidence
Add facility and program expansion announcements here.
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Related CHRISTUS Content
Service-Line Content
Educational Content
How to Recover From Injury: A Strength Coach Point of View
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/orthopedics/how-to-recover-from-injury-a-strength-coach-point-of-view
Joint Pain Red Flags
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/orthopedics/beyond-normal-aches-understanding-joint-pain-red-flags
Videos
Patient Stories
Press Releases
Social Content
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Regional Expansion Evidence
The following announcements document the development, expansion, physician recruitment, facility investment, market growth and long-term evolution of CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute across Texas markets. [hammes.com]
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Institute Development & Market Expansion
CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute Opens in Southeast Texas
Date: January 8, 2025
URL:
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/news/orthopedics-and-sports-medicine-institute-beaumont
Evidence Provided:
•	Expansion of CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute into Southeast Texas
•	Establishment of a dedicated orthopedic and sports medicine presence in Beaumont
•	Increased access to orthopedic and sports medicine care
•	Geographic expansion beyond East Texas
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CHRISTUS Health Expands Access to Sports Medicine Care in Southeast Texas
Date: August 28, 2025
URL:
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/news/southeast-texas-expands-access-to-sports-medicine-care
Evidence Provided:
•	Expanded sports medicine access
•	Saturday sports medicine clinic launch
•	Increased support for student-athletes
•	Continued Southeast Texas growth
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CHRISTUS Health Marks Five Years of CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute in Tyler
Date: August 17, 2026
URL:
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/news/five%20years%20of%20orthopedic%20and%20sports%20medicine%20in%20tyler
Evidence Provided:
•	Five-year operational milestone
•	Continued investment in orthopedic, sports medicine and rehabilitation services
•	Evidence of sustained growth and long-term market presence in Tyler
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Facility & Infrastructure Investment
Grand Opening of CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute
Date: August 17, 2021
Source: Hammes
URL:
https://www.hammes.com/news-and-insights/hammes-celebrates-grand-opening-of-christus-trinity-mother-frances-orthopedics-and-sports-medicine-institute-in-tyler-texas
Evidence Provided:
•	Independent third-party validation of institute development
•	Documents opening of a four-story, 62,000-square-foot orthopedic and sports medicine facility
•	Identifies orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, podiatry, physical therapy, diagnostics and related services within a single facility
•	Demonstrates significant infrastructure investment in orthopedic care in Tyler
•	Provides external confirmation that CHRISTUS developed a dedicated orthopedic and sports medicine destination rather than a traditional clinic model [hammes.com]
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CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Hosts Ribbon Cutting for CHRISTUS Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute
URL:
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/news/ribbon-cutting-for-christus-orthopedic-and-sports-medicine-institute
Evidence Provided:
•	Longview institute launch
•	Facility investment
•	Integration with rehabilitation and fitness services
•	Longview orthopedic market expansion
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Physician Network Growth
Two Local Orthopedic Specialists Join CHRISTUS Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute in Longview
Date: December 8, 2023
URL:
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/news/orthopedic-specialists-longview
Evidence Provided:
•	Recruitment of Dr. Charles Grooters
•	Recruitment of Dr. Britton Plemmons
•	Longview network growth
•	Expanded orthopedic and foot & ankle expertise
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CHRISTUS Welcomes Dr. Trevor Wait to Longview
Date: August 30, 2023
Evidence Provided:
•	Orthopedic surgeon recruitment
•	Sports medicine expertise
•	Expanded provider capacity in Longview
•	Continued orthopedic service growth
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CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Expands World-Class Orthopedic Surgery Options
Date: August 3, 2021
URL:
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/news/orthopedic-surgery
Evidence Provided:
•	New orthopedic surgeon recruitment
•	Expanded patient access
•	Longview orthopedic growth
•	Increased specialty coverage
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CHRISTUS St. Michael Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Welcomes Dr. Darius “Trey” Mitchell III
URL:
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/news/dr-darius-trey-mitchell-iii
Evidence Provided:
•	Texarkana physician recruitment
•	Sports medicine expansion
•	Growth of orthopedic offerings in Texarkana
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Thought Leadership & Public Education
Five Insights from Five Years of Orthopedic Care in Tyler
URL:
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/your-health/orthopedics/five-insights-from-five-years-of-orthopedic-care-in-tyler
Evidence Provided:
•	Long-term orthopedic program growth
•	More than 1,000 orthopedic surgeries annually
•	Expansion of orthopedic specialty care
•	Evidence of increasing regional orthopedic demand
•	Demonstrates operational scale and maturity of the Tyler institute

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