About
Dr. Christina Highley grew up in Northwest Oklahoma City and has built her career close to home. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Central Oklahoma, graduating with Outstanding Graduating Senior honors. She then earned her Doctor of Medicine from OU Health Sciences Center and completed her Family Medicine internship and residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in Monroe, Louisiana. She also holds a Certificate in Public Health from OU. The American Board of Family Medicine board-certified her in 2017.
For nearly eight years, Dr. Highley worked as a Family Medicine physician and Medical Director at a local hospital outpatient clinic in Norman. She oversaw three nurse practitioners and provided primary care to patients across all age groups. The Gold Humanism Honor Society recognized her for her commitment to compassionate medicine. She holds active memberships in the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Oklahoma State Medical Association. She wanted to practice medicine with enough time to listen and be thorough, which led her to found Community Primary Care. Outside the clinic, she is at home with her husband and two sons. She volunteers regularly with Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Feed the Children, and Citizens Caring for Children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Central Oklahoma, B.S. (Outstanding Graduating Senior)
Medical School
OU Health Sciences Center
Residency
Family Medicine, LSU Health Sciences Center, Monroe, Louisiana
Additional Training
Certificate in Public Health, OU
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Highley right for?
Dr. Highley is a strong fit for individuals and families seeking a consistent, relationship-driven primary care physician. Adults managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or thyroid disease benefit from her thorough, longitudinal approach. She also serves patients navigating depression, anxiety, or ADHD who want ongoing management within their primary care. Parents looking for a single provider for newborns through teenagers will find her pediatric and women's health experience valuable. Her panel size keeps access practical for patients who want same-day availability and direct contact with their doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Highley treats a wide range of primary care conditions. Her chronic disease management covers diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, asthma, and weight management. She also screens for and manages depression, anxiety, and ADHD. On the women's health side, she handles pap smears, contraceptive management, and menopause care.
Yes. Dr. Highley sees patients of all ages, including newborns. She performs well-child checks, developmental screenings, newborn visits, school physicals, and sports physicals. Parents can call or message her directly with questions about their child's health.
Yes. Dr. Highley holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine since 2017. She earned her medical degree from OU Health Sciences Center and completed her residency at LSU Health Sciences Center in Monroe, Louisiana.
Dr. Highley takes a thorough, long-term view of chronic disease management. Longer appointments and frequent check-ins give her time to understand each patient's full history. She manages diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, thyroid disease, asthma, and weight management within the practice, reducing the need for specialist referrals on conditions she can handle directly.
Dr. Highley screens for depression, anxiety, and ADHD and initiates treatment within her practice. She manages ongoing care for these conditions over time. When a case requires specialist-level support, she coordinates the referral and continues to follow the patient's progress.
Dr. Highley performs a range of procedures directly in her office. These include skin lesion removal, abscess drainage, cryotherapy for wart removal, laceration repair, and skin biopsies. Handling these in-office means patients avoid separate facility fees and referral delays.
Dr. Highley has practiced family medicine for nearly eight years before founding Community Primary Care. During that time, she served as both a Family Medicine physician and Medical Director at a hospital outpatient clinic in Norman, where she oversaw three nurse practitioners and cared for patients across all age groups.
Yes. Members can reach Dr. Highley directly by call, text, or secure message. She makes after-hours and weekend appointments available on a case-by-case basis for urgent needs. Telehealth visits via video or phone are also available for established patients.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026