New to Wichita? It’s easy to get care here


New to Wichita? It’s easy to get care here
Finding a new doctor is an important step after a move. Ascension Via Christi is here to help and offers flexible appointment options.
New patients are welcome
Whether you’re looking for a primary care doctor, pediatrician, OB-GYN or specialist, Ascension Via Christi care teams are here to help. Find care that fits your needs, your schedule and your life in Wichita.
Take the next step with confidence. We offer:
- Family and internal medicine for preventive visits, ongoing health needs, chronic conditions and mental health concerns
- Pediatric care for infants, children and teens
- Women’s health care, including OB-GYN visits and mammograms
- Screenings, advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans
- Referrals to specialty care, including heart, lung, bone and joint care
At Ascension Via Christi, you’ll find an entire team that can help your care move forward as your needs change.
Find a doctor who’s ready to see you
You have options in Wichita, and we’ll help you get started. Search for care near home, work or school. With flexible options and appointment times that fit your schedule.
Appointments available

Luke O Nichols, MD
Pediatrics
- Ascension Medical Group Via Christi Pediatrics on East 21st9211 E 21st St NWichita, KS, 67206
Why your neighbors choose Ascension Via Christi
Ascension is a mission-driven health system that’s focused on caring for the whole person. With 70+ locations across south-central Kansas in the Wichita area, you can find care that’s convenient and connected:
- Next-day and online primary care appointments: For routine care and ongoing health needs, you can book online visits or call to ask about next-day or virtual appointments
- Immediate care for minor illnesses and injuries: Walk-in or check-in online at Ascension Via Christi Immediate Care on Murdock
- An entire team connected to your care: Your care team can connect you to specialists across Via Christi, including cardiology, pulmonology, orthopedics and more.
- Advanced hospital and emergency care: Ascension Via Christi provides:
- Level I trauma care for adults and children with serious or life-threatening health emergencies at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
- Advanced stroke care at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center
- A pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, providing the highest level of critical care for infants, children and teens — around the clock
- Specialized burn care through Ascension Via Christi Regional Burn Center, the only dedicated burn care facility within 180 miles of Wichita
- Specialized emergency care for pregnant women and their babies: Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph’s Emergency Department offers a dedicated Obstetric ER
- Senior-focused emergency care: Our four ERs in Wichita have earned Level III Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA), recognizing care for older adults
Caring for our community for 120+ years

Urgent care vs. the ER: How to know where to go?
Visit the ER for serious illness or injuries when you need emergency care. Visit urgent care for minor injuries or illnesses that need same-day care.
What to do after moving to Wichita
If you recently moved to Wichita, here are some good first steps to help establish healthcare for yourself and your family.
- Choose a primary care doctor near your home or work
- Confirm your insurance coverage and in-network providers
- Transfer your medical records from your previous provider
- Schedule your first visit and establish ongoing care
- Schedule annual wellness visits and preventive screenings
- Locate nearby immediate care and emergency care locations
- Set up pediatric or women’s healthcare, if needed

Schedule your mammogram in Wichita
If you’re due for a mammogram, Ascension Via Christi offers breast screening services close to home. Schedule your mammogram at a Wichita-area location.
Frequently asked questions
Use our Find Care tool to search for primary care doctors, specialists and other providers near your Wichita address. You can filter results to show only providers who are currently accepting new patients — including those with appointments available — so you're never left guessing.
Once you find a provider you like to book with, you can book an appointment directly online with many of our providers — no account required. Start by using the “online scheduling” filter when searching for a provider. Select an available time, confirm your details and you're all set. Most appointments can be scheduled in under 5 minutes.
If a provider requires a phone call to make an appointment, you’ll see that clearly noted. Simply click to call and be connected to a member of our care team.
Ascension Via Christi works with most major insurance plans. We recommend confirming your specific plan when scheduling. If you have questions about coverage or need help understanding your options, our team is here to help. If you need to look up the contact information for the clinic, you can search our locations.
You can request your medical records from your previous provider and share them with your new Ascension care team. If your prior provider uses an electronic health record system, your records can often be transferred digitally. For questions about having your medical records transferred, call 316-274-4995.
Once you have an Ascension One account, your care team can also access records from previous Ascension visits automatically. Create Your Ascension One Account
Ascension Via Christi has immediate care and emergency care locations near you in Wichita. Use our location finder to see the closest option to you, along with current wait times where available. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.
Yes. Ascension Via Christi offers virtual care options so you can see a provider from home — ideal for non-emergency concerns, follow-ups or when you're still getting settled in Wichita. Virtual visits are available for both new and existing patients and can be found using the “video visits” filter when searching for a provider.
*If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 911.