Lourdes Health and Trios Health Welcome Gastroenterology Specialist Tyler Christensen, ARNP, CGRN
June 10, 2026
Lourdes Health and Trios Health are pleased to announce that Tyler Christensen, ARNP, CGRN, has joined Lourdes Medical Group and Trios Medical Group as a gastroenterology specialist.
Christensen will see patients at Lourdes Medical Center, 2nd Floor Clinic, located at 520 N. 4th Ave. in Pasco, and at the Trios Care Center at Southridge 4th Floor Clinic, located at 3730 Plaza Way in Kennewick.
Tyler provides care for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), abdominal pain, chronic heartburn, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal bleeding, colon cancer screening, and more.
“We’re delighted to welcome Tyler back to our market,” said Emilia Keener, Market Director of Lourdes Medical Group and Trios Medical Group. “Gastroenterology services remain in high demand, and we are grateful to expand our provider team to better serve the needs of our patients and community. Tyler is a strong patient advocate, and we are excited to support the continued growth of his practice within our market. His experience and collaborative approach will help strengthen access to care across the community.”
Christensen earned his Associate Degree in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri. He went on to complete his Master of Science in Nursing and is an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
He is also a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and is certified by the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN).
Patients can schedule an appointment with Tyler Christensen by calling 509-416-8885 (Lourdes) or 509-221-6450 (Trios).
About Lourdes Health: Established on September 24, 1916, by the Sisters of St. Joseph Carondelet, Lourdes Health has been caring for our community for more than a century. With more than 6 locations serving the community, Lourdes is known as a compassionate, innovative healthcare leader. Lourdes is a for-profit organization following the directives and mission of the Catholic Church. Our health system employs nearly 850 associates with over 200 physicians on Medical Staff. For more information, visit www.YourLourdes.com and visit Lourdes Health’s Facebook page.
About Trios Health: Trios Health, a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates a 111-bed hospital on its Southridge campus in Kennewick. Trios Medical Group serves a growing medical staff network of providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at 10 Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center. Our health system, established in 1952, is a sister facility to Lourdes Health in Pasco. For more information, visit us at www.TriosHealth.org or follow us on Facebook.
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