Cliff Porter, MD, PhD
Dr. Cliff Porter is the managing partner and founder of Texas Direct Medical Care. He is board certified in Family Medicine with the experience to provide highest level of personal medical care for our guests.
Prior to opening Texas Direct Medical Care, Dr. Porter was medical director for several urgent care clinics in Travis County. Before settling permanently in Austin, Dr. Porter was an Army physician stationed at Ft. Hood, practicing full-service family medicine, taking care of all ages of active duty soldiers and their families, including retirees in primary care, hospital admissions, emergency medicine, intensive care, as well as obstetrics, delivering babies in the middle of the night.
Dr. Porter is a Colonel (Retired) from the US Army and served with 1st Armored Division, deployed to Iraq in 2011, and served in both the Army Reserve and Texas Army National Guard as the senior flight physician for aviation (36th Combat Aviation Brigade).
Dr. Porter has joined the growing physicians adopting the Direct Primary Care model, revolutionizing primary care. Our model allows us to provide the best personal care for all of our guests.
Suzanne Self, PA-C
Originally from SE Oklahoma. I began my medical career as an LVN working in a small rural hospital.
I continued my education culminating with a Masters in Family Medicine from the University of Oklahoma Physician's Assistant program in 1998. Since graduation I have worked ER, family practice and most recently urgent care. My goal is to provide excellent medical care while maintaining a personal connection with my patients. I want my patients to know they have been listened to, cared for and are a part of the treatment plan. My patients and I are a team. We work together for a common goal.
Sativa Lackey, MSN, FNP-C
Sativa Lackey is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with over two decades of experience in the medical field. A 2019 graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington, she brings a strong foundation in both ER and critical care, having worked across various high-stake environments.
With a passion for holistic patient care, Sativa is committed to treating individuals of all ages and helping achieve optimal health. Her diverse background allows her to provide comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to each patient's unique needs. Whether working in fast-paced settings or developing long-term care plans, Sativa strives to foster trust, comfort, and well-being in every interaction.
Cassidie Henry
Medical Assistant & Phlebotomist
Cass grew up in small town Texas with a dream bigger than the town could hold. Her passion for health, fitness, and caring for others naturally led her into the medical field, where she has found her purpose in helping people feel their best.
As a Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist, Cass brings compassion, dedication, and positive spirit to every patient interaction. She believes healthcare should feel personal and supportive, and she strives to create a comfortable experience for everyone who walks through the door. She will be the first to greet you with a smile and a warm welcome every visit.
Cass is known for her hardworking nature, strong discipline, and the ability to make people laugh—something she believes is just as important as good medicine. Whether she's assisting patients, drawing labs, or helping keep the clinic running smoothly, her goal is always the same: to make people feel cared for, valued, and at ease.
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