Christina Propst, MD, has practiced General Pediatrics in Houston, Texas, for 25 years. Throughout her career, Dr. Propst has built strong relationships with patients and their families while providing evidence-based medical guidance, ongoing support, and compassionate care. Her professional interests include infectious diseases, public health, infant and child development, allergies and asthma, injury prevention, nutrition, and gun violence prevention.
Dr. Propst’s Distinguished Medical Career
Christina Propst, Houston, has been board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics since completing residency training in 2001. She has also held her Texas State Medical License without interruption since 2000.
Her professional experience includes seven years at Blue Fish Pediatrics, Greater Heights, ten years at Texas Children’s Pediatrics-Fannin, and six years at Bootin & Savrick Pediatrics.
Colleagues, patients, and community members know Dr. Propst for her evidence-based approach to pediatric care and her willingness to support people in need. Her work reflects clinical knowledge, careful decision-making, and a commitment to children’s health.
Professional Accomplishments
In 2024, Dr. Propst received the highest Patient Satisfaction Score at Blue Fish Pediatrics, Greater Heights. She has also been voted “Best Pediatrician” by the West University Examiner Reader’s Choice Poll on several occasions.
She co-authored “Keeping Children Safe” with then-American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) President Dr. Fernando Stein and wrote Op-Eds published in the Houston Chronicle. In March 2017, she organized Texas Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Grand Rounds: “Gun Violence & Pediatrics,” reflecting her continued interest in child health and safety.
Professional Societies
Christina Propst, Houston, is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS), and the Texas Medical Association.
She has previously served on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Children and Disasters, the Memorial Hermann Pediatrics Clinical Program Committee (CPC), the Texas Pediatric Society’s (TPS) Committee on Infectious Disease and Immunization, and the TPS Committee on Injury Prevention and Environmental Health.
Dr. Propst’s Academic Life
A first-generation American born in New York City to immigrant parents, Christina Propst, MD, was raised bilingual in German and English. She attended Horace Mann School, where she competed in varsity track and cross country for four years and was voted senior co-captain.
She was also elected president of the orchestra, held a leadership role in the choir, and graduated Cum Laude. Dr. Propst received early admission to Princeton University, where she majored in Politics and completed her pre-med requirements. She graduated Cum Laude from Princeton University in 1991.
As a senior, Dr. Propst applied to the Princeton-in-Asia program and was selected to teach English in Machida, Japan, for two years. During this period, she traveled throughout Asia, learned Japanese, and gained direct exposure to Japanese history, traditions, and culture.
Attended Medical School at Tulane University
Christina Propst, Houston, attended Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans and graduated in 1998 in the top 5% of her class.
She was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) and received several medical student awards in pediatrics. Dr. Propst matched with her first-choice residency in pediatrics at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
Honors and Awards
In addition to her induction into the AOA Honor Medical Society, Dr. Christina Propst received the Herbert B. Rothschild, M.D. Award from The Greater New Orleans Pediatric Society.
She also received the Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation from the American Medical Women’s Association.
Volunteer Work, Philanthropy
Dr. Propst participated in relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Harvey, providing medical assistance to people affected by the storms.
She has volunteered for Moms Demand Action for 15 years and Physicians for Moms Demand Action for 10 years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Christina Propst helped educate the public about the virus, prevention measures, evolving therapeutics, and vaccines.
Dr. Propst has donated to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, Houston Food Bank, Periwinkle Foundation for Pediatric Cancer, UNICEF, MS-150 (Multiple Sclerosis Society), Habitat for Humanity, Harmony House, Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels, Bike for Houston, Hermann Park Conservancy, and Trees for Houston.
Her public health advocacy during the COVID-19 pandemic was featured several times in the Houston Chronicle, along with her work on RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus), gun violence prevention, child safety measures, and other public health topics related to pediatric care.
Her Personal Life
Christina Propst, MD, had her first child during residency and, together with her husband, raised her children while continuing her work in general pediatrics and community service.
She and her husband recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and look forward to the next 30 years and beyond. Dr. Propst enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, traveling, sailing, spending time outdoors, and volunteering in her community.