Meet our Medical Providers

Providing Fayette and Lee Counties as well as surrounding communities with excellence in healthcare is what we do at Tejas. Our highly qualified providers are committed to excellence in healthcare services. Tejas Health Care is comprised of well-trained, experienced providers who care for you and your loved ones. At Tejas Health Care, we put the patient first! 

  • Roger Cagle, M.D.

    Family Practice

    Dr. Cagle grew up on Leachville, Arkansas. Leachville is a small town of around 2000 residents in the NE corner of Arkansas. He graduated high school as class valedictorian. From there he graduated premed from Arkansas State University. He then went on to the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences where he earned his medical degree. He completed his 3 year Family Practice Residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in FT Worth. After completion of his residency he returned to Paragould, Arkansas and was in private practice for 40 years as well as Emergency room physician.


    On a personal note: his wife, family and horses are his passion. He and his wife have 6 adult daughters and 10 grandchildren. He is a cutting horse enthusiast. He breeds, raises and shows his horses.

  • Kristi Salinas, M.D.

    Family Practice

    Dr. Kristi Salinas is originally from Abilene, Texas.  She is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and received her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in 2001.  She completed her family medicine residency at San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Family Practice Residency Program in Baytown, Texas.  She is also a member of the Heart of Texas chapter of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians where she serves on the grants committee.  Dr. Salinas has an interest in preventative and community medicine.  


    In her free time, she enjoys raising angora rabbits for show and fiber.

  • Esther Kirov, M.D.

    Pediatrician

    Dr. Esther Kirov joined the Tejas Health Care team on March 1, 2022. She is a board certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience. Before starting with Tejas health Care, Dr. Kirov provided care at Esperanza Health Centers in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kirov received her medical degree in Mexico and completed her residency in pediatrics at Saint Joseph Hospital affiliated with Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. 


    In her free time she enjoys traveling and hiking with her family. 

  • Tess Bruette, M.D.

    Pediatrician

    Dr. Bruette is originally from Fort Worth, Texas. She is a graduate of Texas A&M University and received her medical degree at Texas A&M Health Science Center. She completed her pediatric residency at Baylor Scott and White McLane Children's in Temple, Texas. Dr. Bruette has an interest in preventative medicine and advancing healthcare for Texas children. 


    In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and cats, gardening, and crafting.

  • Kyle Hudson, M.D.

    Family Practice

    Dr. Hudson originally hails from Canyon, Texas. His professional journey commenced when he joined the United States Air Force through the Health Professions Scholarship Program in July 2002. A graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, his love of primary care led him to complete his Family Medicine Residency in Waco, Texas. He is a proud board-certified member of the American Board of Family Medicine.


    Dr. Hudson’s early career saw him serve as a staff physician at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. He has since been stationed in England, Germany, Idaho, Nevada, and Texas. He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and is proud to have cared for true American heroes. His commitment to excellence has been reflected in his promotions, ascending the ranks from Second Lieutenant to Colonel. He has served as Hospital Chief of Staff, Squadron Commander, and the Chief of Clinical Operations for the Air Force. Through these roles, Dr. Hudson honed his clinical and leadership skills, driving the practices of high reliability and Patient Centered Medical Home.