Christina Propst MD

Christina Propst, MD, has practiced General Pediatrics in Houston, Texas, for 25 years. Over this time, she has cared for children and families who have come to rely on her guidance, medical expertise, and support. Her work in pediatrics encompasses a wide range of interests, including infectious diseases, public health, infant and child development, allergies, asthma, injury prevention, nutrition, and gun violence prevention. Families know her for providing evidence-based care with a steady commitment to children’s health. Christina Propst, Houston, has been board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2001 and has held an active Texas State Medical License since 2000. She has built her career in several respected practices, including Blue Fish Pediatrics, Greater Heights, where she served for seven years; Texas Children’s Pediatrics-Fannin, for ten years; and Bootin & Savrick Pediatrics, for six years. These roles reflect her dedication to working within her community and providing consistent care across different settings. Dr. Propst is widely respected among her peers and patients. She is recognized for striking a balance between compassion and a data-driven, evidence-based approach. In 2024, she earned the highest Patient Satisfaction Score at Blue Fish Pediatrics, Greater Heights. She has also been recognized by the West University Examiner Reader’s Choice Poll as “Best Pediatrician” on several occasions. Her professional contributions include co-authoring the article “Keeping Children Safe” with Dr. Fernando Stein, writing Op-Eds in the Houston Chronicle, and organizing Pediatric Grand Rounds on “Gun Violence & Pediatrics” at Texas Children’s Hospital in 2017. Christina Propst has contributed to professional societies and associations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Harris County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association. She has served on several committees within these organizations, including those focused on infectious disease, immunization, injury prevention, and children’s health in disaster situations. Dr. Christina Propst was born in New York City and raised by immigrant parents. She grew up bilingual in German and English. She attended Horace Mann School, where she graduated Cum Laude and excelled in academics, athletics, and the arts. She later studied Politics at Princeton University, graduating Cum Laude in 1991, before teaching English in Japan for two years through the Princeton-in-Asia program. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1998, finishing in the top 5% of her class. She went on to complete her pediatric residency at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. During her academic years, she was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and received awards, including the Herbert B. Rothschild, M.D. Award and the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation. She has been active beyond clinical practice, volunteering during the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey and working with advocacy groups focused on children’s health and safety. She also played an essential role during the COVID-19 pandemic by educating the public on prevention, treatment, and vaccines. Alongside her professional service, she and her family support many charitable causes that serve both local and global needs. Throughout her career, she has balanced her medical responsibilities with family life. Married for over 30 years, she and her husband have raised their children while she has continued to hold her roles in pediatrics and the community. She values time with her family and friends, enjoys traveling, gardening, sailing, and participating in outdoor activities, and continues to contribute to causes that improve health and well-being. Christina Propst, MD, remains dedicated to pediatrics, public health, and service, bringing together her knowledge, experience, and compassion to support families and strengthen her community.