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Get to Know Dr. Powell Leslie Powell, M.D., family medicine physician, is a native of Silsbee, Texas. She received her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and completed her medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She then traveled to Lake Charles, Louisiana, to perform her residency training before settling in Beaumont five years ago. Dr. Powell sees patients at CHRISTUS Preventive Medicine of Southeast Texas and at CHRISTUS Quick Care – Lumberton. When not busy practicing medicine, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. disease, and high blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Finally, we serve as a referral source when patients need to see a specialist. Q. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN? Dr. Powell: You build a strong relationship with the doctor who treats you when you're sick. Instead of having to turn to an urgent care center, you can see a physician who is familiar with your health history and conditions, allergies and prescribed medications that may affect your treatment. By building a relationship with a primary care physician, you get guidance from someone you trust when medical concerns arise. Having a primary care physician can make a big difference in your overall health. People who see family medicine physicians and receive screenings as recommended typically live more functional, active lives and have a greater quality of life. Q : WHAT T YPES OF PATIENTS DO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS SEE IN THEIR PRACTICES? Dr. Powell: On a given day, I may treat people ranging from age 16 to more than 100 years old. Some patients only come into the office once a year for annual wellness exams. But older adults with multiple chronic medical conditions may come in for checkups every three to six months. No matter whether you need routine preventive care or chronic disease management, we have the ability to monitor and help protect your health. To find a primary care provider, visit christushospital.org/doctors or call (866) 683-3627. CHRISTUS Physician Group primary care physicians and nurse practitioners see patients at the following clinics: CHRISTUS BEAUMONT ADULT MEDICINE 3030 North St., Suite 420 Beaumont, TX 77702 For appointments, call (409) 835-2900. CHRISTUS FAMILY MEDICINE – PORT ARTHUR 4640 9th Ave., Suite 100 Port Arthur, TX 77642 For appointments, call (409) 982-6461. CHRISTUS FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC – JASPER 1276 South Peachtree St. Jasper, TX 75951 For appointments, call (409) 384-5701. CHRISTUS FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC – KIRBY VILLE 205 East Lavielle St. Kirbyville, TX 75956 For appointments, call (409) 423-2217. CHRISTUS FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC – SAM RAYBURN 2427 Rural Route 255 West Sam Rayburn, TX 75951 For appointments, call (409) 698-9600. CHRISTUS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE OF SOUTHEAST TEX AS 5875 North Major Dr. Beaumont, TX 77713 For appointments, call (409) 892-2262. CHRISTUS QUICK CARE – LUMBERTON 151 Country Lane Dr. Lumberton, TX 77657 For appointments, call (409) 755-3010. › Convenient Locations LiveWell | Spring 2015 9