Dr. David Ernest Brister, MD

Dr. David Brister is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 45 years to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. His extensive experience spans nearly five decades of caring for families and individuals across their lifespan. Dr. Brister is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in his community.

Dr. Brister practices at Amarillo Family Physicians Clinic in Amarillo, Texas, and maintains hospital privileges at Northwest Surgical Hospital. He specializes in managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when patients experience dangerously elevated blood pressure levels. His practice also includes pediatric care, providing medical services for children and adolescents. Dr. Brister commonly orders blood work including complete blood counts …and general blood tests to help diagnose and monitor various health conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.