Hard Work & A Dream
Jared Petty began his journey at the age of 5, when he announced to his family that he was going to be a doctor when he grew up. As the youngest child in a family of one older brother and six older sisters, he knew he was going to have to work hard to get what he wanted, whether it was the last Dr. Pepper in the fridge or his first college diploma. He has always had confidence in knowing that God had called him to be a physician, and he has worked hard his entire life to make sure that became a reality.
Education
For his undergraduate studies, Jared attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, graduating with Honors in 2000 with a Double major in Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology, Sigma Cum Laude. While in college, he married his high school sweetheart, Dawn, and together they moved to Glendale, Arizona, where he attended Midwestern University.
Midwestern would prove to be an amazing medical school, where Jared received a solid foundation in traditional medicine, as well as a deep respect for the connection between a healthy mind, body, and spirit. He graduated with a Doctorate in Osteopathy (D.O.) in 2006, after adding both a daughter, Madison, and a son, Alex to his family.
The call of a Texas life brought the Petty Family to Dallas, where Dr. Petty completed an intensive Internal Medicine residency at Methodist Hospital, one of the best hospital systems in Texas. During residency, he and Dawn added 2 more boys to their growing family, Collin, and Lucas.
Learning. Teaching. Patient Advocacy.
During his last year of residency, Jared received an invitation to join Texas Health Resources, now Trinity Mother Frances in Winnsboro. Straight out of residency, Jared threw himself into learning how to best take care of his patients, compassionately following evidenced-based medicine, and working together to implement a plan of care that involved direct patient input. He loves to learn and teach and prides himself on being a patient advocate.
Working the Dream
Dr. Petty spent 6 years at Trinity Mother Frances Hospital and Rural Health Clinic, working with amazing patients and wonderful staff. He has built a life for his family in Winnsboro, and hopes to continue to work here for many years to come!
In 2015 Dr. Petty opened Winnsboro Health Services as a private physician. Dr. Petty personalizes patient care to best suit the individual– not affiliated demands. He cares for all patients, healthy or ill, who want the best quality of life possible.
We invite you to be a part of this journey with us!
Our Team
Dr. Jared Petty, DO
Owner & Lead Physician
Dr. Jared Petty, DO is a Internal Medicine Specialist in Winnsboro, TX and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler and Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Winnsboro.
Lynzie Henry
Bio coming soon!
Bryanna Whitehurst
Bryanna Whitehurst, APRN, FNP-C is a board certified family nurse practitioner who wants to help you achieve your health goals. Bryanna graduated from Tyler Junior College in 2017 with her Associate of Science in Nursing and quickly went to working full-time as a bedside nurse. She realized shortly after graduating she wanted to advance her career, so she completed her Bachelor of Nursing the following year online while working full-time. Following, Bryanna worked in multiple bedside positions include medical-surgical, ICU, and PACU. She finished her Master’s Education in 2022 and joined our team.
Bryanna is a Winnsboro transplant after meeting her now husband, Dillon, at the ripe age of 16. They married in 2020 and she has made this her home. In their free time, they enjoy spending time with family, friends, and their cats (Luna and Momma). If Bryanna isn’t working or with her family, you can usually find her cuddled up in her recliner with a good book and cup of coffee.
Bryanna is ready to help you achieve your health goals and says “I’m always accepting new patients”.
Tiffany Shirley, LVN, CMM
Business Administrator
Bio coming soon!
Deann Florencio, APRN, FNP-C
Bio coming soon!
Shelby Soto
Lead MA
Healthcare has been a passion since high school, when donating blood inspired a career dedicated to helping others. Beginning as a phlebotomist and later becoming a Medical Assistant, providing compassionate, quality patient care has always been the priority.
Outside of the medical field, I am a proud wife and mother who values faith, family, and time spent with loved ones. I enjoy creating meaningful connections both personally and professionally while serving others with kindness and care.
Angie Pipkin, LVN
Clinical Trainer
I became a nurse in August 2008, graduating from NTCC in Mt. Pleasant. I loved the clinic setting while doing my clinical rotations in nursing school, so I knew from the beginning that I wanted to work in that type of environment. I love being able to build relationships with patients and their families, especially those we have helped care for for several years. After working a couple of years at a nursing home, I became a part of the team at the Christus Clinic in Winnsboro in 2011, then eventually joined Dr. Petty at Winnsboro Health Services in 2015.
When I'm not at work, you can find me at home with my family. I have been married to Patrick for almost 22 years and have 2 beautiful daughters. We have a busy home life with cows, horses, donkeys, chickens and dogs.
I am blessed to be a part of this team and live the life I get to live every day.
Peggy Cody, LVN
Clinical Supervisor
Bio coming soon!
Jessica Joyner, RN
Patient Advocate
Bio coming soon!
Karen Murphy, APRN, FNP-BC
Karen Murphy, APRN, FNP-BC, is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with 16 years of nursing experience caring for patients across a variety of healthcare settings. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Trinity Valley Community College in 2010 and began her nursing career in medical-surgical nursing at Parkland Hospital. Throughout her career, she has also worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and in the Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Clinic at Children’s Health, gaining extensive experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients.
In 2018, Karen earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University. Driven by her passion to further serve her patients and expand her role in healthcare, she continued her education and obtained her Master of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2022.
As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Karen has worked in allergy and immunology, long-term care, and currently serves patients at Winnsboro Health Services. She is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and building lasting relationships with the individuals and families she serves.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband of 33 years and their two children, Dawson and Karlee. In her free time, she enjoys fishing, reading, and listening to audiobooks during her commute.
Kassie Songer
Kassie Songer is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Raised in Franklin County, Kassie has deep roots in the local community. Her journey into healthcare began with a passion for helping others, which led to her first degree in 2008 and over a decade of experience in medical care. Driven by commitment to mental health, she pursued advanced training in psychiatry, working alongside esteemed Mental Health Specialists and Psychiatrists in both outpatient and state hospital settings.
Kassie is a dedicated member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurses of Texas (PAPN), and the National Association of Psychiatry Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (NAPMHNP). Her focus encompasses a broad range of mental health conditions, including ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism with behavioral concerns, dementia with behaviors, and PTSD. She offers a person-centered approach to psychiatric assessment, medication management, and brief psychotherapy for patients aged 6 and up.
Dawn Petty, CFO
Patient Outreach
Dawn has been behind the scenes with Winnsboro Health Services from thebeginning. She has worked as the office cleaner, landscaper,receptionist, Certified MA, scribe, financial planner and generalassistant. Now that her youngest has graduated High School, she istaking on a more active role at the office. She leads patient outreachand business development, as well as holds an AthenaOne Super Usercertification. Her focus is on growing Winnsboro Health Services to notonly meet, but to exceed the needs of the East Texas community. Alongwith holding a degree in Business, she is on the Winnsboro Main StreetBoard, a member of the Winnsboro Rotary Club and advisor for theWinnsboro Chamber of Commerce. Raising her family here with Dr. Pettywas a dream that two city kids couldn't have imagined, but are sograteful for. They have four amazing children- Madison, Collin and Lucasand are proud Military parents to Alex (Marine Corp).
