Clinical Team

We cultivate professional and personal growth, and most importantly, unwavering self-worth – positively influencing the people we lead,  through authenticity and genuine kindness.

We value respect, kindness, and authenticity.We value curiosity and differences in perspective.
We value finding grace and giving grace

Dr. Vian Nguyen,
Chief of Clinical Services
Dr. Tamisha Jones,
Associate Chief of Clinical Services

Adult Medicine – Specialty Geriatrics

Providing comprehensive personalized care to every older adult, while helping simplify complex healthcare systems within and outside of the clinic with warmth and respect.

We value the patient as the center of care.
We value a team-based approach to quality care.
We value providing a consistent personalized experience.
We value our role as a partner in the patient’s health outcomes.

Dr. Jung-Hoon Kim,
Associate Medical Director, Geriatrics
Dr. Vandana Shrikanth,
Medical Director, Specialty Services

Adult Medicine – Specialty ID

Providing comprehensive expert care for patients seeking management of infectious diseases in an environment free of stigma and barriers, leading to a healthy productive life.

We value the patient as the center of care.
We value a team-based approach to quality care.
We value providing a consistent personalized experience.
We value our role as a partner in the patient’s health outcomes.

Dr. Satish Mocherla,
Associate Medical Director
Dr. Vandana Shrikanth,
Medical Director, Specialty Services

Behavioral Health

All patients seeking BH services at Legacy will have access to nonjudgmental, comprehensive modalities of care, synergizing with available community resources to optimize their quality of life.

We put the patient first.
We increase access to high quality, affordable care that otherwise would not be available.
We destigmatize and educate patients, families and clinicians.
We are effective stewards of resources – time, people, finances.

OBGYN

Providing patients with access to comprehensive and quality OB/GYN services in collaboration with our community partners regardless of the ability to pay, without judgment or exception.

We value our patients. The patient is at the center of all we do.
We value supporting our clinicians and support staff and maintaining a healthy organizational culture.
We value managing our resources to meet the needs of our patients and teams.

Dr. Rachel Robinson,
Medical Director, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Pediatrics

Creating a nurturing environment for children and families to grow, where we provide quality, comprehensive, compassionate healthcare, and empower patients in their daily lives.

We value teamwork and trust building among colleagues, care teams, patients’ families, and community partners.
We value evidence-based care resulting in improved health outcomes for children and adolescents.
We value our providers’ professional growth and well-being.
We value reducing barriers to healthcare while optimizing our resources

Dr. Iliana Solano,
Medical Director, Pediatrics

Vision

Providing patients an inviting, non-judgemental,  and comfortable environment, where they can receive affordable quality vision care.

We value team based approach to vision care.
We value quality of care for all patients.
We value evidence based treatment of eye disease.
We value the patient as the center of our care.

Dr. Scott Sawyer,
Medical Director, Vision

Dental

Providing affordable high quality dental services to all patients regardless of sex, age, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status in a warm and comforting environment.

We value patient education as a tool for prevention and eradication of oral disease within our community.
We value team collaboration to provide the absolute best treatment for our patients.
We value removing all barriers that may prevent our patients from receiving quality dental care.

Dr. Ashley Johnson,
Medical Director, Dental

Nursing

Providing reliable, holistic, and innovative care to our community, so that patients’ individual needs are met, in a safe compassionate environment.

We value people centered care that drives positive change.
We value quality care guided by evidence-based practice. 
We value collaboration to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Ashley Pineda,
VP, Nursing Integration

Clinical Team

Dr. Vian Nguyen,
Chief of Clinical Services
Dr. Tamisha Jones,
Associate Chief of Clinical Services

We cultivate professional and personal growth, and most importantly, unwavering self-worth – positively influencing the people we lead,  through authenticity and genuine kindness.

We value respect, kindness, and authenticity.We value curiosity and differences in perspective.
We value finding grace and giving grace

Adult Medicine – Specialty Geriatrics

Dr. Vandana Shrikanth,
Medical Director, Specialty Services
Dr. Jung-Hoon Kim,
Associate Medical Director, Geriatrics

Providing comprehensive personalized care to every older adult, while helping simplify complex healthcare systems within and outside of the clinic with warmth and respect.

We value the patient as the center of care.
We value a team-based approach to quality care.
We value providing a consistent personalized experience.
We value our role as a partner in the patient’s health outcomes.

Adult Medicine – Specialty ID

Dr. Vandana Shrikanth,
Medical Director, Specialty Services
Dr. Satish Mocherla,
Associate Medical Director

Providing comprehensive expert care for patients seeking management of infectious diseases in an environment free of stigma and barriers, leading to a healthy productive life.

We value the patient as the center of care.
We value a team-based approach to quality care.
We value providing a consistent personalized experience.
We value our role as a partner in the patient’s health outcomes.

Behavioral Health

All patients seeking BH services at Legacy will have access to nonjudgmental, comprehensive modalities of care, synergizing with available community resources to optimize their quality of life.

We put the patient first.
We increase access to high quality, affordable care that otherwise would not be available.
We destigmatize and educate patients, families and clinicians.
We are effective stewards of resources – time, people, finances.

OBGYN

Dr. Rachel Robinson,
Medical Director, Obstetrics & Gynecology

Providing patients with access to comprehensive and quality OB/GYN services in collaboration with our community partners regardless of the ability to pay, without judgment or exception.

We value our patients. The patient is at the center of all we do.
We value supporting our clinicians and support staff and maintaining a healthy organizational culture.
We value managing our resources to meet the needs of our patients and teams.

Pediatrics

Dr. Iliana Solano,
Medical Director, Pediatrics

Creating a nurturing environment for children and families to grow, where we provide quality, comprehensive, compassionate healthcare, and empower patients in their daily lives.

We value teamwork and trust building among colleagues, care teams, patients’ families, and community partners.
We value evidence-based care resulting in improved health outcomes for children and adolescents.
We value our providers’ professional growth and well-being.
We value reducing barriers to healthcare while optimizing our resources

Vision

Dr. Scott Sawyer,
Medical Director, Vision

Providing patients an inviting, non-judgemental,  and comfortable environment, where they can receive affordable quality vision care.

We value team based approach to vision care.
We value quality of care for all patients.
We value evidence based treatment of eye disease.
We value the patient as the center of our care.

Dental

Dr. Ashley Johnson,
Medical Director, Dental

Providing affordable high quality dental services to all patients regardless of sex, age, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status in a warm and comforting environment.

We value patient education as a tool for prevention and eradication of oral disease within our community.
We value team collaboration to provide the absolute best treatment for our patients.
We value removing all barriers that may prevent our patients from receiving quality dental care.

Nursing

Ashley Pineda,
VP, Nursing Integration

Providing reliable, holistic, and innovative care to our community, so that patients’ individual needs are met, in a safe compassionate environment.

We value people centered care that drives positive change.
We value quality care guided by evidence-based practice. 
We value collaboration to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Efficient Practice Environment

Regular opportunities for training and for giving and receiving input for practice improvement:

  • Committees: Quality, Operations, Clinical Practice Guidelines

  • Continued Learning Series

  • Patient Safety Committee

  • Provider Advisory Group

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Commitment to Wellness

Continuous check-ins and measurement of Provider Well-Being through the Well-Being Index, as well as opportunities to give feedback on the Provider wellness program:

  • Wellness Committee

  • Wellness Data for Legacy Providers 2022

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Leadership & Professional Development

Career ladder opportunities and pathways for personal and professional growth:

  • CME

  • Emerging Leaders Pathway

  • Spanish Immersion

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Teamwork & Support

Infrastructure that supports Provider needs in real time with opportunities for 1:1 coaching—plus  opportunities for connecting with colleagues outside of work:

  • “Ask a Provider”

  • Legacy Lifelines

  • LIGHT – Leaders Inspiring Growth Heart and Transformation

  • Medical Leadership Structure

  • Peer Coaching

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Clinical Guiding Principles

A clearly defined Provider mindset that allows all staff and patients to thrive:

  • Committed to Purpose and Play

  • Flexible and Curious

  • Graceful and Authentic
  • Self-Aware and Forgiving

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Patient-Facing Services and Programs

In addition to our Primary Care, Dental, Vision and Behavioral Health services, Legacy offers the following programs and services:

  • Adolescent Medicine

  • Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH)

  • Legacy’s Little Readers
  • Houston Methodist
  • OB2Pedi Program
  • Pharmacy
  • Public Health – Patient Education
  • Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Program
  • TeenWell