Christina Propst MD
Christina Propst MD
Pediatrician, Doctor, Dr. MD
Pediatrician, Doctor, Dr. MD
Christina Propst, MD, has practiced General Pediatrics in Houston, Texas, for over twenty-five years. She has worked with children and families through every stage of growth, offering reliable, evidence-based care and long-term guidance. Her patients trust her for her ability to combine sound medical knowledge with steady support, helping families navigate health challenges with confidence. Her areas of focus include infectious diseases, public health, allergies, asthma, nutrition, child development, injury prevention, and gun violence prevention. Over her career, she has consistently balanced attentive care with advocacy for children’s health and safety.
Christina Propst, Houston, has held her Texas State Medical License since 2000 and has been certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since 2001. She has practiced across respected pediatric groups in the city, including ten years at Texas Children’s Pediatrics–Fannin, six years at Bootin & Savrick Pediatrics, and seven years at Blue Fish Pediatrics, Greater Heights.
Dr. Propst is recognized for her consistent application of evidence-based medicine and for her dedication to fostering meaningful relationships with her patients. She is recognized by colleagues, peers, and families alike for balancing medical expertise with compassion, earning trust through her steady, research-informed approach to pediatric care.
In 2024, she received the highest Patient Satisfaction Score at Blue Fish Pediatrics, Greater Heights. She has also been recognized multiple times by the West University Examiner Reader’s Choice Poll as “Best Pediatrician.” Her work extends beyond daily medical practice. She co-authored the article Keeping Children Safe with former AAP President Dr. Fernando Stein, published Op-Eds in the Houston Chronicle, and organized Pediatric Grand Rounds at Texas Children’s Hospital in March 2017 on the subject of “Gun Violence & Pediatrics.” Each accomplishment highlights her dedication to clinical excellence, patient safety, and broader public health advocacy.
Christina Propst is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Harris County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association. Over the years, she has also served in roles within professional groups, including the AAP Council on Children and Disasters, the Memorial Hermann Pediatrics Clinical Program Committee, the Texas Pediatric Society’s Committee on Infectious Disease and Immunization, and the Committee on Injury Prevention and Environmental Health. Through these positions, she has contributed to initiatives that improve pediatric medicine across the state and beyond.
Raised in New York City as a first-generation American, Dr. Christina Propst grew up bilingual in German and English. At Horace Mann School, she combined strong academics with extracurricular involvement. She graduated Cum Laude, competed in varsity track and cross-country for four years, was elected senior co-captain, led the orchestra as president, and contributed as a choir leader.
She went on to Princeton University, where she majored in Politics and completed her pre-medical studies. She graduated Cum Laude in 1991. After college, she was accepted into the competitive Princeton-in-Asia program, which led her to teach English in Machida, Japan, for two years. During that time, she traveled extensively, studied the Japanese language, and immersed herself in the region's cultural traditions and history.
Christina Propst, Houston, continued her education at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. She graduated in 1998 as a member of the top five percent of her class and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA), the national medical honor society. She received several awards in pediatrics during her medical student years. She then matched to her first-choice residency at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, where she completed her pediatric training.
Her academic and professional recognition includes the Herbert B. Rothschild, M.D. Award from The Greater New Orleans Pediatric Society and the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation from the American Medical Women’s Association. In addition, she was inducted into the AOA Honor Medical Society. These honors reflect her outstanding academic achievements and her early dedication to a career in pediatrics.
She has provided medical support during crises, including relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. She has been a volunteer with Moms Demand Action for fifteen years and with Physicians for a Safer Future for ten years, working toward practical, evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped educate the public about prevention, vaccines, and treatment options. Her advocacy and expertise were highlighted in the Houston Chronicle, where her insights on pediatric health, RSV, child safety, and gun violence prevention were published.
Her philanthropic contributions include support for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, the Houston Food Bank, the Periwinkle Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, UNICEF, the MS-150 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Habitat for Humanity, Harmony House, Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels, Bike for Houston, the Hermann Park Conservancy, and Trees for Houston. Each of these efforts underscores her commitment to strengthening health, safety, and community life in Houston and beyond.
Christina Propst, MD, welcomed her first child during residency and has balanced her career with raising a family alongside her husband. The couple recently celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary and looks forward to continuing their journey together. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, sailing, traveling, and engaging in various outdoor activities. She also continues to give back through volunteer work and community engagement, combining her personal and professional lives with a shared goal of improving children’s health and family wellbeing.
She continues to serve Houston families with dedication, experience, and compassion. Her career reflects both her professional accomplishments and her personal commitment to children, families, and the broader community.