UT Health East Texas Physicians Welcomes Christina Barreda, MD, to Tyler
Dr. Christina Barreda
Tyler, Texas (December 16, 2025) — UT Health East Texas Physicians is expanding pediatric pulmonary services in Tyler with the addition of Christina Barreda, MD.
“My care philosophy is to provide patient-centered, high-quality and compassionate healthcare,” Dr. Barreda said. “I care for patients from birth through 21 years old, providing personalized, evidence-based care to help each child live life to the fullest.”
Dr. Barreda’s special areas of medical interest include caring for babies, children and adolescents with breathing concerns. She treats respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic cough and difficulty breathing due to neuromuscular weakness.
“I was drawn to health care because, while growing up, I witnessed how great medical care can help people achieve their full potential. I also saw how those without access to good care often had a harder time achieving their dreams due to poor health,” she said. “Those experiences inspired me to pursue a career where I could make a difference, particularly by helping children attain the best possible quality of life.”
Dr. Barreda is welcoming patients at 11937 US Hwy. 271 in Tyler. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 903-877-5271.
About UT Health East Texas
UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through an extensive regional network that includes nine hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services, an EMS fleet of more than 65 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive eight-trauma center care network, including the region’s only Level 1 trauma facility.
As a partner with The University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. The nationally recognized UT System also includes The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, as well as three other major university medical centers located throughout the state.