Citizens Medical Center

Citizens Medical Center An award-winning, nationally recognized hospital located in Victoria, Texas. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,000 employees.

Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Citizens continues to be recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes an accredited Chest Pain Center and an approved STEMI receiving center for heart attack patients. Citizens has an accredit

ed Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and has a 24/7 emergency department, advanced Level III Trauma facility and onsite medical helicopter, a primary stroke center, imaging and surgery centers, sleep study center, Citizens Birth Center with labor and delivery, a recognized center of excellence for bariatric surgery, advanced pediatrics including the area’s only Neonatal Transport Service, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness, urology and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers and the community.

- Best of the Best Hospital for 11 Consecutive Years in a Row
- Accredited by DNV Healthcare
- DNV Certified Primary Stroke Center
- Level III (Advanced) Trauma Center
- 5-Star Quality Skilled Nursing Facility Rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- American College of Cardiology - First Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI in the Crossroads
- American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence Recognition
- American Heart Association - 2021 Mission: Lifeline® - STEMI Receiving Center - GOLD PLUS Recognition Award
- American Heart Association - 2021 Mission: Lifeline® - NSTEMI – GOLD Recognition Award
- Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Honor Roll Elite
and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
- TMA Accredited Programs for Physician Continuing Education

To learn more about Citizens Medical Center or to find a physician, go to www.citizensmedicalcenter.org. Safety Information
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Congrats to Janice M. Holloway Carriger, our Artist of the Month! 📸Her love for nature and the outdoors makes her photog...
08/06/2025

Congrats to Janice M. Holloway Carriger, our Artist of the Month! 📸
Her love for nature and the outdoors makes her photography truly shine.

All prints are available for purchase.
Please contact Janice at 361-779-7376 or at jmhcarrigerphotography@gmail.com

🔔 That Victory Bell moment hits different! 🔔Huge congratulations to Lynn on completing radiation therapy at Citizens Med...
08/05/2025

🔔 That Victory Bell moment hits different! 🔔
Huge congratulations to Lynn on completing radiation therapy at Citizens Medical Center — your strength inspires us all!

At Citizens, patients choose advanced, compassionate cancer care right here at home — no long drives, just powerful treatment and personal support.

🎯 Ready to ring that bell?
Talk to your doctor about starting radiation therapy with Dr. Matthew McCurdy, Radiation Oncologist.
📞 Call 361-572-5033 to schedule your appointment.

“Had he waited just a little longer or gone somewhere without this level of emergency cardiac care, the outcome could ha...
08/03/2025

“Had he waited just a little longer or gone somewhere without this level of emergency cardiac care, the outcome could have been very different,” Dr. AbuSara, Interventional Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Program Medical Director at Citizens Medical Center, said. “We’re proud to have the technology and team in place to respond immediately when seconds count.”

Read more at: https://victoriaadvocate.com/2025/08/03/080225_vad_news_heartattack/

At 44, Victoria’s Texas Roadhouse Managing Partner Alban Lunsford felt invincible. With two college aged kids, a thriving business and a great social life, Lunsford’s future looked bright. But a heart attack nearly took all of that away. “You always think you’re young and vibrant, you’re a...

More Safe Sitter® Graduates! Congrats to these students and thank you to Sheri Sklar, Public and Staff Safety Educator, ...
08/01/2025

More Safe Sitter® Graduates! Congrats to these students and thank you to Sheri Sklar, Public and Staff Safety Educator, for teaching our youth valuable life, first aid, and rescue skills to use while home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. 💙

🎙️ We had a great time joining Ashley Strevel and the City of Victoria, Texas - Government to talk about all the excitin...
07/29/2025

🎙️ We had a great time joining Ashley Strevel and the City of Victoria, Texas - Government to talk about all the exciting things happening at Citizens Medical Center!

From expanding services and state-of-the-art technology to welcoming new physicians and launching innovative programs, we’re proud to be growing alongside the community we serve. 💙

We appreciate the opportunity to highlight the incredible progress being made in local healthcare and to showcase the dedicated team behind it.

The wait is over: our newest episode of Town Talk featuring Mike Olson, CEO of Citizens Medical Center, is live! In this candid conversation, Mike shares how...

Help us help others — join the Citizens Auxiliary Volunteers! 💙Volunteering at Citizens Medical Center is a rewarding wa...
07/25/2025

Help us help others — join the Citizens Auxiliary Volunteers! 💙

Volunteering at Citizens Medical Center is a rewarding way to give back, make new friends, and brighten someone’s day.

📞 For more information, please call 361.574.1500 — we’d love to have you on board!

Congrats to these Safe Sitter® Graduates!Pictured with Sheri Sklar, Public and Staff Safety Educator, these students now...
07/21/2025

Congrats to these Safe Sitter® Graduates!

Pictured with Sheri Sklar, Public and Staff Safety Educator, these students now know valuable life, first aid, and rescue skills to use while home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. 💙

Thank you, Diana Cantu, for 19 incredible years of service at Citizens Medical Center! 💙 Your hard work, dedication, and...
07/17/2025

Thank you, Diana Cantu, for 19 incredible years of service at Citizens Medical Center! 💙 Your hard work, dedication, and heart have left a lasting impact. Wishing you all the best in your well-earned retirement!

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Harris Khan, Interventional Cardiologist, to Citizens Cardiovascular Associates of Victo...
07/16/2025

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Harris Khan, Interventional Cardiologist, to Citizens Cardiovascular Associates of Victoria! 💙

Now accepting new patients. Call 361-573-0756 to schedule an appointment!





Dr. Harris Khan is an Interventional Cardiologist at Citizens Medical Center, specializing in the treatment of blocked arteries and poor circulation. He is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine and completed advanced interventional cardiology training at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas.

He treats a wide range of heart and vascular conditions, with particular expertise in:

• Minimally invasive treatment of heart blockages, often using the radial (wrist) approach for faster recovery and fewer complications.

• Peripheral artery disease (PAD)—improving blood flow to the legs to help patients walk farther, heal wounds, and avoid major surgery such as amputations.

Dr. Khan completed his Cardiovascular Disease training at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, where he was selected as Chief Fellow. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville and earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He graduated summa cm laude in Biology from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He has authored medical publications, presented at national conferences, and received several honors, including multiple Resident of the Month awards.

Dr. Khan is dedicated to helping patients live longer, stay active, and prevent serious complications through advanced, compassionate cardiovascular care.

It’s happening NOW! 🎁Our Christmas in July Sale is here—July 16 & 17 only!Stop by the Citizens Gift Shop for up to 70% o...
07/16/2025

It’s happening NOW! 🎁
Our Christmas in July Sale is here—July 16 & 17 only!
Stop by the Citizens Gift Shop for up to 70% off gifts, goodies, and festive finds. Don’t miss these jolly deals! ⏳✨

07/15/2025

Make an appointment with one of our trusted general surgeons today by calling 361-575-6396.

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2701 Hospital Drive
Victoria, TX
77901

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Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 338-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Citizens Medical Center is rated a 5 Star Hospital by the Centers of Medicaid and Medicare Services, for the quality of patient care. Citizens continues to be recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes an accredited Chest Pain Center and an approved STEMI receiving center for heart attack patients. Citizens has an accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and has a 24/7 emergency department, advanced Level III Trauma facility and onsite medical helicopter, a primary stroke center, imaging and surgery centers, sleep study center, Citizens Birth Center with labor and delivery, a recognized center of excellence for bariatric surgery, advanced pediatrics including the area’s only Neonatal Transport Service, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness, urology and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers and the community. To learn more about Citizens Medical Center or to find a physician, go to www.citizensmedicalcenter.org. Safety Information Information provided by the page administrators should be considered educational only and should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please call 911 for any medical emergencies and consult your physician for advice relating to your personal healthcare or condition. Any personal health information you post here will become public, and we do not ensure privacy.