Brittany Ackley, MD

age: 34 | Family Medicine Physician | CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic

Always eager and willing to meet the healthcare needs of the Texarkana community, Dr. Brittany Ackley works as a family medicine doctor in an outpatient clinic.  She chose medicine as a career because she knew that she wanted to help people with their health.  “I enjoy working in the clinic setting, as I get to really know patients (and many times entire families) and follow along with them for years,” she explains.  “I am a problem solver by nature, and relish getting to solve/‘fix’ a patient’s problem/health concern.”  

An inspiration to young women considering a career in the medical field, Brittany acknowledges that graduating from UAMS Family Medicine residency was a huge feat for her.  Those three years she spent in training really helped mold her into the caring and compassionate physician she is today.

With friendships that are over 25+ years old, Brittany feels fortunate that she has been able to maintain close relationships over the years.  “I do everything I can to make them a priority, as these people are the ones who have been present for both the mountain top moments, as well as the valleys,” she comments.

For the last few years, Brittany served on the local board for the American Red Cross. She has assisted with smoke alarm installation and education, as well as a recent telethon to help raise money for this area. More recently, she serves on the board for CASA for Kids and is looking forward to becoming even more active in this organization. She is also a member of CHRISTUS St. Michael Friends of the Foundation. 

When she’s not busy taking care of patients, Brittany loves spending time with her friends, family, or rescue dog, traveling to or exploring new places, and attending concerts.  Personally, her hopes for the future include getting married and having a couple of kids.  Professionally, she looks forward to mentoring new physicians.

Best piece of advice:

“God hasn’t brought you this far to leave you. He’s got this, and He’s got a plan.” —Gayle Collard, Brittany’s mother

Name something about you that very few people know:

“I once won a pound of fudge for correctly reciting the alphabet backwards in under 30 seconds.”