UT Health East Texas Hosts Open House for Expanded Bullard Clinic
(L to R) Andrew Bowers, MD, Florence Cornell, DO, and Melody O’Dell, APRN, FNP-C, attended an open house Monday to celebrate the expansion of the clinic where they practice, UT Health East Texas Physicians – Family Medicine in Bullard.
Bullard, Texas (August 20, 2026) — UT Health East Texas celebrated the grand re-opening of UT Health East Texas Physicians – Family Medicine in Bullard with an open house on Monday, Aug. 17.
Located at 435 N. Doctor M. Roper Pkwy., the clinic completed a major expansion adding nearly 2,000 square feet of space and almost doubling the number of exam rooms — from eight to 14 — including a larger room designed for in-office procedures.
“This expansion is a direct response to the tremendous growth we’re seeing in southern Smith County and the Bullard community,” said Steven Cox, MD, UT Tyler School of Medicine Faculty Practice Plan President. “As our region continues to grow, we’re committed to investing in facilities that make it easier for families to access the care they need, when and where they need it.”
The additional space will allow for three new healthcare providers to join the Bullard clinic team and create opportunities for specialty visits by rotating physicians. Family medicine physician Florence Cornell, DO, who is expected to begin seeing patients at the clinic in early September, was at the event to meet the community, as were established providers Andrew Bowers, MD, and
Melody O’Dell, APRN, FNP-C.
“Our goal is to make high-quality, convenient care available close to home for every family in Bullard and surrounding communities,” said Jason Boyd, chief operating officer of UT Health East Texas Physicians.
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Photo caption: (L to R) Andrew Bowers, MD, Florence Cornell, DO, and Melody O’Dell, APRN, FNP-C, attended an open house Monday to celebrate the expansion of the clinic where they practice, UT Health East Texas Physicians – Family Medicine in Bullard.
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UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through an extensive regional network that includes 9 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.