Southwest Medical Added Two New Physicians
The doctors joined the Tenaya and Banburry Cross locations to help address rising demand for local care.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Healthcare
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Southwest Medical has expanded its clinical staff in the Las Vegas Valley by hiring two new physicians to increase local access to health services. The additions come as the multispecialty group seeks to keep pace with growing medical needs across the city.
Why it matters
The hire reflects an ongoing effort by the area's largest multispecialty groups to manage service demands as the local population continues to grow. Ensuring adequate staffing remains a central challenge for providers across the Las Vegas healthcare system.
The addition of these two physicians supports a network of 15 primary care locations across the valley. The group, which maintains 350 total healthcare providers locally, has operated in the city since its founding in 1972.
The players
Southwest Medical
A long-standing medical group operating within the Las Vegas Valley since 1972.
Optum Nevada
The state's largest multispecialty medical group overseeing the organization's regional clinics.
Christiana David
A physician specializing in OB/GYN who recently joined the Tenaya Healthcare clinic.
Stephen Otero
A physician specializing in adult medicine who recently joined the Banburry Cross Healthcare clinic.
The details
Dr. Christiana David has joined the Tenaya Healthcare location at 2704 N. Tenaya Way to specialize in OB/GYN services. Dr. Stephen Otero has started at the Banburry Cross Healthcare location at 10105 Banburry Cross Dr. to focus on adult medicine. Both doctors were brought on by Southwest Medical to address the rising volume of health service requests from valley residents.
Timeline
Southwest Medical was established in Las Vegas in 1972.
Beyond the Strip
This staffing expansion follows the pattern established by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services health professional shortage area designations regarding local provider access. It marks a continued effort by valley medical groups to match clinical capacity with the region's long-term population growth.
Patients looking to schedule an appointment with the new physicians can now reach out to the Tenaya or Banburry Cross clinics. The additions are intended to reduce wait times for residents seeking OB/GYN or adult medicine services in the northwest and suburban areas.
The takeaway
Residents seeking care should check with their insurance provider to confirm that these new additions are in-network before scheduling. Keep an eye on the group's web portal for future updates regarding clinic hours and physician availability.
Further reading
For more on the current medical landscape, explore the Las Vegas Healthcare archive.
More information
Find clinic contact details and provider bios on the Optum Nevada healthcare information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Nevada Business Magazine.
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