Specialty Services
Specialty Care. Without the Long Drive.
Our Approach
Experienced Specialists. Personalized Care.
Some health concerns require specialized evaluation or treatment. Martin County Hospital District connects patients with experienced specialty providers for select services in Stanton, Texas.
Our specialty clinics coordinate with primary care providers to review concerns, develop treatment plans, and support ongoing care. Patients can access urology, pain management, and mental health services without making a long trip for many appointments.
Available Specialties
Specialties We Offer
Explore our specialty clinics and learn more about the providers, conditions, and treatment options available through each service.
Urology
Care for Urinary, Bladder, Kidney, and Prostate Concerns
Our visiting urology specialists evaluate and treat urinary and reproductive health concerns for both men and women.
Care may include diagnostic evaluation, treatment recommendations, ongoing condition management, and coordination for additional procedures when needed.
Common Concerns
When to See a Urologist
Urology care can help evaluate changes involving urination, bladder control, kidney health, prostate concerns, and other persistent urinary symptoms.
Urinary Changes
- Frequent urination
- Urinary urgency
- Difficulty urinating
- Weak urinary stream
Bladder Concerns
- Urinary leakage
- Incontinence
- Recurring urinary tract infections
- Blood in the urine
Kidney & Prostate
- Kidney stones
- Prostate concerns
- Pelvic or urinary discomfort
- Persistent urinary symptoms
Our Specialists
Meet Our Urology Specialists
Meet the Provider
Keith Gist
CRNA, APRN, NSPM-C
Pain Management
Targeted Treatment for Chronic and Persistent Pain
Pain can interfere with movement, sleep, work, and everyday routines. Our pain management clinic evaluates the source of discomfort and develops treatment plans based on each patient’s symptoms and goals.
Care may include minimally invasive procedures, injections, nerve treatments, and other approaches designed to improve function and reduce ongoing pain.
Common Concerns
Pain Can Show Up in Different Ways
Pain may begin in the spine, joints, muscles, nerves, or after an injury. Identifying where symptoms begin and how they affect daily movement helps guide the evaluation and treatment approach.
Spine & Back
Neck or back pain
Herniated disc or spinal-related pain
Joint & Muscle
Chronic knee or joint pain
Arthritis
Muscle pain or trigger points
Nerve & Headache
Nerve pain or radiculopathy
Migraines or chronic headaches
Injury-Related
Post-accident or injury-related pain
Persistent pain after injury
Treatment Options
Procedures Tailored to the Source of Pain
Every treatment plan is based on the source of pain, symptoms, and individual goals. Options may include targeted injections, nerve procedures, and other minimally invasive treatments.
Spine & Back
- Epidural steroid injections
- Facet injections
- Medial branch nerve blocks
- Nerve ablation procedures
Joint & Muscle
- Joint injections
- Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections
- Trigger point injections
- Carpal tunnel injections
Nerve & Headache
- Botox for chronic migraines
Mental Health Care
Support for Emotional and Behavioral Health
Mental health concerns can affect sleep, relationships, school, work, and daily routines. Care is available for children, teens, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mood-related concerns.
Treatment begins with a thoughtful evaluation and may include medication management, ongoing monitoring, and a care plan based on each patient’s needs.
How We Support You
Care Built Around What You Need
Mental health care begins with understanding what you are experiencing, then building a treatment plan that can adapt as your needs change.
Understand What’s Going On
Your visit begins with a thoughtful evaluation of symptoms, concerns, daily routines, and how they are affecting your life.
Build a Care Plan
Treatment may include medication management, education, symptom monitoring, and recommendations based on your needs.
Stay Connected
Follow-up visits help monitor progress, answer questions, adjust treatment, and support long-term emotional health.
Common Concerns
Reasons People Seek Mental Health Support
Mental health concerns can affect mood, sleep, concentration, relationships, school, work, and everyday routines. Symptoms may look different from one person to another.
Changes in Mood
Anxiety, excessive worry, persistent sadness, depression, mood changes, or irritability.
Difficulty Resting
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or changes in sleep that begin affecting daily life.
Feeling Overwhelmed
Difficulty concentrating, staying focused, managing responsibilities, or feeling mentally overloaded.
Coping With Change
Stress related to relationships, family changes, school, work, major life events, or ongoing daily pressures.
Meet the Provider
Lark Olivas
FNP-C, PMHNP-BC
Lark provides mental health evaluation, medication management, ongoing monitoring, and treatment planning for children, teens, and adults.
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What to Expect From Specialty Care
Each specialty visit is based on your symptoms, medical history, and treatment needs. Our team helps coordinate the details so you know what to bring, where to go, and what happens after your appointment.
Referral or Scheduling
Some specialty appointments may require a referral, while others may be scheduled directly. Our staff can explain the requirements for the clinic you need and help begin the scheduling process.
Preparing for Your Visit
Bring your identification, insurance information, medication list, and any relevant records or test results. You may receive additional instructions based on the specialty or type of appointment.
Meeting With the Specialist
Your provider will review your concerns, medical history, and any available test results. Depending on your needs, the visit may include an examination, further evaluation, or a discussion of treatment options.
Follow-Up and Next Steps
Before you leave, the care team will explain recommended treatments, follow-up appointments, testing, or referrals. Information may also be shared with your primary care provider when appropriate.
Questions Before Your Appointment?
Contact the clinic before your visit if you are unsure about referral requirements, records, insurance information, or appointment instructions. Confirming the details ahead of time can help prevent delays on the day of your visit.
Common Questions
Specialty Services Questions
Referral requirements, appointment availability, insurance coverage, and preparation instructions may vary by specialty. Our team can help you understand what is needed before your visit.
Contact UsReferral requirements depend on the specialty, your insurance plan, and the reason for your visit. Contact the clinic or your insurance provider if you are unsure whether a referral is required.
Contact Martin County Hospital District to ask about provider availability and scheduling requirements. If a referral is needed, your primary care provider may submit the necessary records before an appointment is scheduled.
Bring a photo ID, insurance information, a current medication list, and any relevant medical records, imaging reports, or test results. Follow any additional instructions provided when your appointment is scheduled.
Coverage varies by insurance plan, provider network, referral requirements, and the services received. Contact your insurance company before the appointment to confirm benefits and possible out-of-pocket costs.
When appropriate and permitted, the specialty provider may share visit notes, treatment recommendations, testing information, or follow-up instructions with your primary care provider.
Your specialist will explain any recommended testing, treatment, or procedure and provide instructions for the next step. Some services may be available through MCHD, while others may require coordination with another facility.
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Our team can help you learn more about urology, pain management, and mental health services, including appointment availability, referral requirements, and what to expect before your visit.