Woodland Heights Medical Center Welcomes New Obstetrician/Gynecologist

10/3/2025

Lufkin, TX (October 3, 2025) – Woodland Heights Medical Center is pleased to welcome Obstetrician/Gynecologist Dr. Rick Evans to Lufkin.

“I am honored to be here in Lufkin and at Woodland Heights,” said Dr. Evans. “My wife and I already love this community and look forward to building lasting relationships both inside and outside the hospital.”

Dr. Evans brings more than 25 years of experience in women’s health. For the past ten years, he has practiced in Beaumont, and prior to that in North Carolina. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from East Carolina University School of Medicine and completed his residency in obstetrics & gynecology at the Mountain Area Health Education Center, a division of the University of North Carolina in Asheville. Dr. Evans is board certified in obstetrics & gynecology.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Evans to the Woodland Heights Medical Center medical staff,” said Jose Echavarria, CEO of Woodland Heights. “His experience, compassion and dedication to patient care will be a valuable addition to the skilled OB/GYN team serving our community.”

Dr. Evans will begin seeing patients at Woodland Heights Women’s Health, located at 501 S. John Redditt Dr., Ste. 200 in Lufkin, starting October 20, 2025. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 936-633-1220 or visit WHMedicalGroup.com.

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