About
Dr. Chris Imperial, DO, founded Rooted Family Health in Bryan, Texas, opening the practice in February 2023 after 21 years in traditional family medicine. He earned his undergraduate degree at Trinity University in San Antonio and went on to complete his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his family medicine residency in Kingston, New York, where he relocated with his growing family. His osteopathic training shaped a whole-health approach that aligns physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Dr. Imperial grew up in a small Texas town in a family of seven, with two physician parents who modeled community-centered medicine. He carries that same commitment into his practice today. Patients reach him directly by text, call, or email. His clinical interests span acute illness, injuries, sports physicals, diabetes, heart disease, ADHD, mental health, and cognitive decline monitoring through the Brain Check protocol. Faith and community remain central to his life outside the office, where he often crosses paths with patients at church, the grocery store, and youth sports.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
Medical School
University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine)
Residency
Family Medicine, Kingston, New York
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Imperial right for?
Dr. Imperial is a strong fit for patients who want a long-term relationship with their primary care physician. He works well with adults and families managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or ADHD. Patients seeking cognitive decline monitoring through the Brain Check protocol benefit from his focused approach. His direct availability by text, call, or email suits those who value quick, personal access to their doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Imperial treats a broad range of conditions including acute illness, injuries, diabetes, heart disease, ADHD, and mental health concerns. He also performs sports physicals and monitors cognitive decline using the Brain Check protocol. His whole-health approach addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being together.
Dr. Imperial holds a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. His osteopathic training shapes a whole-health perspective that informs how he approaches every patient visit.
Dr. Imperial earned his undergraduate degree at Trinity University in San Antonio. He completed his medical degree at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then finished his family medicine residency in Kingston, New York.
Dr. Imperial brings over 21 years of family medicine experience. He opened Rooted Family Health in February 2023 after two decades in traditional practice settings.
Yes. Dr. Imperial gives patients direct access by text, call, or email. This makes it easy to reach him with questions or concerns between scheduled visits.
Yes. Mental health is one of Dr. Imperial's clinical interests. He also hosts Wellness Workshops every couple of weeks, bringing in specialists to address topics like mental health, diabetes, and heart disease.
The Brain Check protocol is a cognitive decline screening tool that Dr. Imperial uses to monitor patients over time. Every Rooted Family Health membership includes access to this screening as part of routine care.
Dr. Imperial grew up in a small Texas town and carries a deep commitment to community. He regularly crosses paths with patients at church, the grocery store, and youth sports events. Faith and community remain central to his life outside the practice.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026