About
, grew up on a dry land cotton farm in Haskell County, Texas. His father farmed the land; his mother taught school and worked as a special education counselor. He studied zoology at the University of Texas at Austin, where his psychology coursework ran a close second to his science classes. He then earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where he met his wife, Kathy.
S. Army's training program, which built broader clinical skills suited for both wartime and civilian settings. His military career took him from Fort Benning, Georgia to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and eventually to Madigan Army Medical Center near Tacoma, Washington, where he taught family medicine. After leaving the military, he spent 13 years in a rural practice in Mexia, Texas before moving to Waco in 1994. He practiced traditional fee-for-service medicine in Waco for 30 years and also served as lead investigator on several clinical trials. He and Kathy have raised four children and now enjoy eight grandchildren. Dr. Allison cites his faith as a guiding foundation for how he approaches patient care. He co-founded Patient First Direct Primary Care with longtime friend and PA colleague Mark Roberts to return to the kind of personal medicine he experienced as a child growing up in rural Texas.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, Zoology
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Residency
Family Medicine, U.S. Army Military Residency Program
Additional Training
Taught family medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center near Tacoma, WA; Lead investigator in several clinical trials
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Allison right for?
Dr. Allison is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a seasoned physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, COPD, congestive heart failure, arthritis, or dementia benefit from his continuous, personalized approach. He works well with patients who want direct access to their doctor without navigating insurance layers. Older adults and those with complex care needs will find his geriatric experience and broad clinical background especially valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Allison focuses on family medicine and chronic disease management. He treats patients with diabetes, hypertension, COPD, congestive heart failure, arthritis, and dementia. He also handles acute illness, injury care, and preventive health for patients across age groups.
Dr. Allison has practiced medicine for more than 40 years. He spent 13 years in a rural practice in Mexia, Texas, then practiced fee-for-service family medicine in Waco for 30 years before founding Patient First Direct Primary Care.
Dr. Allison earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. S. Army's training program, which prepared him to practice across a wide range of clinical settings.
Yes. S. Army's family medicine residency program. He served at Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, then taught family medicine at Madigan Army Medical Center near Tacoma, Washington.
Yes. Members at Patient First Direct Primary Care have direct phone and text access to Dr. Allison seven days a week. Many concerns resolve quickly through a simple text message without requiring an in-person visit.
Yes. Dr. Allison has extensive experience managing complex, chronic conditions common in older adults, including dementia, congestive heart failure, and COPD. His small panel size allows him to provide continuous, attentive care for patients with layered health needs.
Dr. Allison built Patient First Direct Primary Care around the kind of personal medicine he experienced as a child in rural Texas. He focuses on building a genuine relationship with each patient, spending meaningful time on every visit, and staying accessible between appointments.
Patient First Direct Primary Care accepts new patients on a rolling basis. Prospective patients can schedule a free 15-minute call to learn more before enrolling.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026