Mark Rogers, APRN, ACNP

Meet Mark Rogers, APRN, ACNP

Bringing Critical Care Expertise to Pulmonary Medicine in Tyler, Texas

As an adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner specializing in pulmonology, Mark Rogers, MSN, APRN, AGACNP, brings more than two decades of frontline healthcare experience and advanced training in caring for acutely and chronically ill adults. His career has spanned emergency medicine, flight nursing, critical care transport, vascular access services and advanced practice nursing, providing him with a unique perspective on caring for patients with complex respiratory conditions. A longtime East Texas health care professional, Mark has served communities across Tyler and Palestine and now joins CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Pulmonology in Tyler, where he brings a deep understanding of critical illness, patient advocacy and collaborative care.

Career at a Glance

• More than 20 years of healthcare experience spanning EMS, emergency nursing, flight medicine and acute care nursing.
• Recipient of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Excellence in Nursing Award for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
• Former Flight Paramedic/RN with CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Flight for Life, caring for critically ill patients during air transport.
• Holds advanced specialty certifications including ACNPC-AG, CCRN, CEN and TCRN, demonstrating expertise in acute, critical and emergency care.

Clinical Role and Leadership

Mark’s extensive background in emergency care, critical care transport and vascular access has prepared him to care for patients with complex respiratory and pulmonary conditions. He is also an experienced educator and former Senior Field Training Officer who helped train and mentor new paramedics, reflecting his commitment to advancing clinical excellence and supporting multidisciplinary care teams.

He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Asthma
• Pneumonia
• Bronchiectasis
• Pulmonary hypertension
• Interstitial lung disease
• Respiratory infections and other chronic lung conditions

What You Can Expect from Care with Mark Rogers

Mark believes that exceptional healthcare starts with trust, communication and treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis. His approach to patient care is grounded in respect, honesty and transparency. Drawing on years of experience caring for critically ill patients, he understands the importance of helping patients and families feel informed and supported during challenging health journeys.

Advanced Diagnostic and Acute Care Expertise

Mark's clinical foundation is rooted in advanced emergency and critical care medicine. His professional development includes board certification and specialty training in acute care nursing, emergency nursing, trauma care and critical care. He has also completed Fundamentals of Critical Care Support training and holds instructor certifications in advanced cardiac life support, basic life support and multiple emergency medicine education programs. This strong acute-care background enables him to play a vital role in managing and coordinating care for patients with serious respiratory illnesses.

Commitment to Public Health and Community Care

Mark has spent the majority of his health care career serving East Texas communities. Whether responding to emergency calls as a paramedic, caring for critically ill patients during air transport, supporting patients in the emergency department or advancing care as a nurse practitioner, he has consistently focused on improving access to high-quality health care.

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
• Texas Nurse Practitioner Association

Outside the Clinic

When he is not caring for patients, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and attending Texas Tech sporting events.