Parkview Regional Hospital announced that Robert Launikitis, M.D., has joined its staff and will be offering orthopedic surgical services to patients in Mexia and the surrounding East Texas region. Dr. Launikitis, a Texas native, is the first surgeon to join Parkview Regional Hospital this year as the hospital continues to grow its primary care and surgical services.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Launikitis to Mexia to practice at Parkview Regional Hospital,” said Robert Rupp, CEO of Parkview Regional Hospital. “Orthopedic surgery is a growing need in our community, and Dr. Launikitis’ training at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and fellowship training at University of Southern California have given him a great breadth of experience in a wide range of procedures that people in our region need. This expertise will be important as Parkview Regional Hospital works to make our community healthier.”
Dr. Launikitis has practiced medicine in The Woodlands, Texas at Sterling Ridge Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and later founded Rock Orthopedic and Hand Center. Prior to that Dr. Launikitis worked in the medical field in Bryan and Galveston, Texas. He also practices at Parkview’s sister facility, Palestine Regional Medical Center. Collectively He has more than 14 years of experience, with a strong background in general orthopedics and special interest in hand, upper extremity, and sports medicine.
Dr. Launikitis is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He now sees patients at Parkview Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Clinic, located at 514 S. Bonham Street. For a referral or to schedule an appointment, please call (254) 562-0408 ext. 1128.
About Parkview Regional Hospital
Parkview Regional Hospital is a part of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., of Brentwood, Tennessee. Our mission of Parkview Regional Hospital is making communities healthier.
A 58 bed, acute care facility, Parkview Regional Hospital offers a wide range of services including acute medical/surgical care, rehabilitation, surgery and emergency care. Parkview Regional Hospital is accredited by Joint Commission and is a Chest Pain Accredited facility.
Our service area covers a 50-mile radius, and approximately 40,000 people in Limestone, Freestone, Hill and Leon counties in Central Texas.
Our priority at Parkview Regional Hospital is to provide quality care to our patients. If you ever visit our facility, we’re confident you’ll find this statement completely true. If you ever find something in our service or attitude lacking, please contact our Care Line at (254) 562-5332, extension 1122. For more information about Parkview Regional Hospital please call (254) 562-5332 or visit www.ParkviewRegional.com. For more information about LifePoint Health, visit www.LifePointHealth.net.
