Baylor Scott & White Health today announces the acquisition of the VIK Medical location at 10815 RR 2222, building 3A, suite 100, Austin, Texas 78730.
"With this new resource, we seek to continue increasing Texans" access to our trusted model of quality, convenient care," said Jay Fox, president, Baylor Scott & White – Austin / Round Rock Region. "Our investment in this clinic demonstrates our organizational commitment to the health of our patients and the overall health of our community."
Additional Baylor Scott & White locations within the city limits of Austin include Baylor Scott & White clinics – Austin Downtown, Westlake, North Burnet, Avery Ranch, and Circle C. The largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas also recently announced it would open additional clinics in Kyle, Manor and Southwest Austin in the fall.
Michael Vik, M.D., founder of VIK Medical, and his team will continue to serve patients at the clinic with family medicine and urgent care services ― as part of the Baylor Scott & White system of integrated health care delivery. The Westlake location will operate independently as VIK Medical.
"Dr. Vik's practice has done a tremendous job of offering convenient primary care and urgent care access to patients seven days a week. We will continue this expanded access as we feel it is the best way to serve our patients," said Rob Watson, M.D., chief medical officer, Baylor Scott & White – Austin / Round Rock Region. "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Vik and his team to the Baylor Scott and White family."
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* based on audited 2016 fiscal year statements
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As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com