Christal Hames, MD

Dr. Christal Hames is a board-certified general surgeon with United Regional Physician Group.

Dr. Hames earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, TX, before completing her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. She went on to complete her residency in general surgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN, where she developed a strong foundation in both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques. From early on, Dr. Hames was drawn to medicine by a desire to help people feel better and by a natural interest in math and science. During her training, she discovered a deep appreciation for the operating room and the unique ability surgery provides to relieve pain and, in many cases, cure disease. That hands-on, results-driven impact ultimately led her to pursue a career in general surgery.

Dr. Hames has a particular interest in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with clinical focus areas that include gallbladder removal, hernia repair, and bowel resections. She also values the opportunity to care for patients facing breast cancer and approaches each case with seriousness, compassion, and respect for the significant impact surgery can have on a patient’s life. Dr. Hames is known for taking time to explain conditions and treatment options thoroughly, ensuring patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their care journey.

Dr. Hames appreciates the strong sense of community she has found in Wichita Falls and values the friendships and professional relationships she has built with colleagues and neighbors alike.