About
Dr. Kristy Wingerter graduated first in her class from Baylor University, where she earned honors distinction in Neuroscience. She went on to earn her medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Medicine in Tulsa. Her residency training took her into Emergency Medicine, where she built a career as a board-certified ER physician.
She spent 15 years working within a large Tulsa hospital system before opening Simply Health. Those years in the ER gave her a broad view of patient needs, including the many people who rely on emergency rooms for routine care. That experience shaped her commitment to making primary care genuinely accessible. Dr. Wingerter is passionate about preventive medicine and building lasting relationships with her patients. She lives in the Jenks area with her husband John, their two children Mark and Kate, and two doodles named Winston and Nellie. Outside the office, she enjoys exercise, travel, and healthy cooking.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Baylor University, Neuroscience (Honors, #1 in class with distinction)
Medical School
Oklahoma State University College of Medicine, Tulsa
Residency
Emergency Medicine
Certifications
Who is Dr. Wingerter right for?
Dr. Wingerter works well with adults who want direct, unhurried access to their physician. Patients who prefer to skip the waiting room and reach their doctor by text, phone, or video will find her model a natural fit. She serves adults 18 and older, including Medicare patients who sign a one-time waiver. Those focused on prevention, managing chronic conditions, or simply building a relationship with a primary care doctor benefit most from her approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wingerter holds board certification in Emergency Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Oklahoma State University College of Medicine in Tulsa and completed a residency in Emergency Medicine. Before opening Simply Health, she practiced as an ER physician within a large Tulsa hospital system for 15 years.
Dr. Wingerter trained and practiced as a board-certified ER physician for 15 years. She now focuses entirely on direct primary care and preventive medicine at Simply Health. Her emergency medicine background gives her a broad clinical skill set she applies to everyday patient care.
Dr. Wingerter provides primary and preventive care for adults. She handles routine and urgent health concerns, annual physicals, chronic condition management, and preventive screenings. Her goal is to catch and address health issues early through an ongoing relationship with each patient.
Dr. Wingerter makes herself directly available by phone, text, email, and virtual video. Patients reach her personally, not an assistant or nurse. This direct access is a core part of how she practices medicine at Simply Health.
Yes. Dr. Wingerter offers optional house calls for patients who prefer to be seen at home. This is one of several ways she keeps care accessible and flexible for her members.
Dr. Wingerter places strong emphasis on prevention. Each membership includes an annual physical with yearly lab work, and she uses that relationship to track changes over time. She believes catching problems early produces better outcomes than reactive treatment.
Yes. Medicare patients can join Simply Health by signing a one-time waiver. Medicare still covers lab testing, imaging, medications, and hospitalizations that Dr. Wingerter orders or prescribes.
Dr. Wingerter grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Jenks Public Schools before attending Baylor University. She has spent most of her medical career in the Tulsa area and now practices in Jenks.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026