Trinity Clinic - Family Medicine in Port Arthur, TX
Pediatrics • Port Arthur, TX
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Trinity Clinic Port Arthur, Port Arthur, TX
Phone
409-982-6461
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Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Telehealth
Schedule a Virtual Visit; Virtual Care visits are available
Emergency Care
For life threatening emergencies, please call 911.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
However, it is the responsibility of each patient to check with your individual insurance to confirm that our clinic is within your plan's network.
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FAQs
Are Virtual Appointments available?
Virtual Appointments are available; new patients welcome.
What is the insurance policy?
Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare and CHRISTUS Health Plan; patients should verify network coverage with their insurer.
How can I access my health records or schedule visits online?
MyCHRISTUS allows you to access health records, view test results, manage billing, request prescriptions, and schedule visits, including virtual visits.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (Dr. William Pickard): 3.5 out of 5 stars (14 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Tracie Updike): 4.7 out of 5 stars (30 reviews)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. William Pickard): 4.9 out of 5 stars (overall quality of care) (24 reviews)
Patients praise
- Many patients praise individual physicians for being thorough, good listeners, and professional
- Positive feedback on virtual appointments and follow-up care
- Some patients appreciate staff who go above and beyond to assist with complex needs like specialist referrals
Common complaints
- Reports of rude, careless, or condescending staff, including receptionists and managers
- Complaints about long wait times (both in-office and on the phone)
- Occasional concerns regarding treatment approach or bedside manner
"The receptionist and manager were both rude and very careless about my situation. The doctor and nurse are great."
— Healthgrades patient review"Dr. updike is a very good listener and that she is very thorough"
— Healthgrades patient review"Outside of the long wait times when calling the clinic. Everything else is great."
— Birdeye patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Christus Health offers tips for autumn illnesses with school year in full swing | Port Arthur News — Oct 3, 2025
- Deborah D. Vanover, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Port Neches, TX — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Sara Maguina, DO - Internal Medicine Physician in Port Neches, TX — May 14, 2026
- Christus Health expands access to specialty care in Port Arthur | Port Arthur News — Nov 18, 2025
- Maria L. Diestro, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Port Arthur, TX — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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