Dr. Chris EwinM.D., FAAFP

Family Medicine

at 121MD — Fort Worth, TX

About

, FAAFP, is a board-certified family physician who earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans. His early interest in medicine took shape during summers spent in his father's surgical office in Alexandria, Louisiana. He completed a pediatric internship at Tulane University School of Medicine at Charity Hospital, then served as a District Medical Officer for the Jamaican Ministry of Health in Montego Bay, supervising Tulane medical students in the field. He returned to Fort Worth for a second internship and residency in Family Medicine at John Peter Smith Hospital.

After ten years in private practice, Dr. Ewin became an early adopter of direct primary care and founded 121MD in 2003. He holds the FAAFP designation and maintains membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the Tarrant County Medical Society. He has served Fort Worth as co-chairman of two capital campaigns to build All Saints' Episcopal School and as chairman of the campaign to build the Tarrant County Medical Society building. He and his wife have four daughters, three sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana

Residency

Family Medicine, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas

Additional Training

Internship: Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine at Charity Hospital, New Orleans, Louisiana; Internship: Family Medicine, John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas; Worked for Jamaican Ministry of Health in Montego Bay as District Medical Officer

Certifications

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Who is Dr. Ewin right for?

Dr. Ewin is a strong fit for adults and families seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or high cholesterol benefit from his broad clinical background. His preventive focus suits those who want consistent, proactive oversight of their health. Patients who value a physician deeply rooted in the Fort Worth community will find a natural match.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Ewin earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He also holds a pediatric internship from Tulane and served as a District Medical Officer for the Jamaican Ministry of Health. He carries the FAAFP designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Yes. Dr. Ewin holds board certification in Family Medicine. He also carries the Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians designation, which reflects his ongoing commitment to the specialty.

Dr. Ewin spent ten years in private practice before founding 121MD in 2003. That makes him one of the longest-tenured direct primary care physicians in Fort Worth.

Dr. Ewin treats the full range of family medicine conditions. His clinical scope includes cardiovascular care, endocrine disorders, respiratory conditions, dermatology, and preventive health. He handles both acute illness and ongoing chronic disease management.

Yes. Dr. Ewin served as a District Medical Officer for the Jamaican Ministry of Health in Montego Bay. In that role, he provided care and supervised Tulane medical students working in the field.

Dr. Ewin has a long record of community service in Fort Worth. He co-chaired two capital campaigns to build All Saints' Episcopal School and chaired the campaign to build the Tarrant County Medical Society building.

Dr. Ewin holds membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, the Tarrant County Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Medical Association, and the Tarrant County Medical Society.

Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026