Southwest Medical Added Two Providers in Las Vegas
The new clinicians arrived this October at the Tenaya Healthcare location on North Tenaya Way.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in People
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Patients in Las Vegas now have access to two additional adult medicine providers at the Southwest Medical clinic. The expansion at the 2704 N. Tenaya Way location aims to address the rising local demand for health services.
Why it matters
As the valley population grows, local healthcare systems are expanding their rosters to manage the pressure on existing primary care networks. This latest addition increases the capacity at the Tenaya site to help residents secure timely appointments.
Optum Nevada now supports more than 350 local healthcare providers across its system, following the addition of two new clinicians. This network currently serves the valley through 15 primary care locations and various urgent care and community centers.
The players
Danielle Russell
A new adult medicine provider now practicing at the Tenaya Healthcare location.
Jisang Yu
A new adult medicine provider now practicing at the Tenaya Healthcare location.
Southwest Medical
A local healthcare group and part of Optum that operates multiple clinics across the valley.
Optum Nevada
A healthcare provider network that manages over 350 clinicians in the region.
The details
Danielle Russell and Jisang Yu have joined the staff at the Tenaya Healthcare facility to specialize in adult medicine. Southwest Medical, which is part of the Optum organization, operates this location at 2704 N. Tenaya Way. The group has been providing care in the region since its founding in 1972.
Timeline
1972: Southwest Medical was founded.
Beyond the Strip
This move follows the documented trend of regional provider networks increasing staff to accommodate Southern Nevada population growth. It aligns with previous expansions by local medical groups attempting to mitigate the long-term strain on valley primary care systems.
Residents seeking adult medicine care can now book appointments with these two new providers at the Tenaya Healthcare clinic. The facility is located at 2704 N. Tenaya Way and serves as part of the broader Optum network in the valley.
The takeaway
Patients looking for primary care in the northwest valley should check their insurance networks for availability at the Tenaya location. Keep an eye on current provider rosters to ensure you can schedule routine adult medicine visits as needed.
Further reading
For more on the local medical community, check out People.
More information
For more details on clinic services and provider availability, visit the Optum Nevada healthcare information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
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