Michelle Pruett, PA-C
Partnering closely with patients to educate, inspire, and motivate sustainable, long-term change.
Not merely handing out prescriptions, but thoughtfully developing individualized health plans and coordinating comprehensive, patient-centered care
No one should be lost, forgotten, or overlooked within the often fragmented American medical system.
October 14 update:
Hello friends!
I hope this update finds you well and you are looking forward to fall weather as much as I am. So much has happened since my last post…mostly good…not all.
My son, Gavin, has settled into college life and is having the normal struggles of time management and having to relearn how to learn on top of his medical issues. I’m so proud of how well he has done identifying his needs and advocating for himself. I already turned his bedroom into my home office so he’s got to figure it all out since I fell in love with my new space and won’t give it back!
I have finished the credentialing process with my new job at Baylor Scott and White Health so I will start doing Urgent Care by telemedicine on December 1. I am really looking forward to using my medical brain again and the new setting will be a fun new experience. It will only be 3 days a week and the benefits are very generous.
Next week I should officially own a home in Guanajuato, Mexico which is a special dream that I never thought would come true. The house needs to be renovated so we can’t move in until early 2027. We will keep our house in Austin and go back and forth for a while. I’m looking forward to adopting the slow pace and walking around town instead of driving.
The sad news is that my family continues to struggle with health issues. My brother, Matt, passed away last week after a 10 year battle with neuroendocrine cancer. I was fortunate enough to spend his last few days with him and our family. He leaves a huge hole in my heart and his community. He had over 45,000 views on his facebook page when we posted his obituary! I have spent the last 2 weeks with my parents and other brother which have been a blessing. This time has helped me process my grief and get a valuable perspective on what really matters. Also, my aunt was diagnosed with a rare salivary gland cancer a couple of weeks ago. She fought breast cancer last year so it feels like we are stuck in this loop of crazy cancers.
I still feel the weight of how hard it was to leave my job and family of patients at PFP, but I know they would have never let me have this much time off to spend with my loved ones. I miss every one of you! I hoped to be able to catch up in person with most of you and I still aim to do that when I am back in Austin.
Thanks for continuing to be a part of my life,
Michelle
July 27, 2026 update:
Happy Summer! I hope you are staying cool and enjoying the potential summer offers. Summer fruits are plentiful, the pool offers fun and refreshment, and the nights are cool enough by 9pm to enjoy a little time in a rocking chair on a patio. I did cheat a little bit and escaped to Guanajuato for 3 weeks and indulged in the low 80s while walking 3-5 miles daily and meeting amazing new people. Along the way we found a house to put an offer on so please keep us in your thoughts as we hope to put more plans into action. Gavin is very ready to move to Dallas and start college and I am looking forward to watching him stretch his wings.
I also have some news on the professional side: I accepted a job with Baylor Scott and White Health in their telemedicine division (yes, they have an entire telemed division) and I will be starting in Urgent Care in December. I have been thoroughly impressed by their process, the happiness of the staff I have met so far, and their respect and support for a ‘seasoned’ PA who is burnt out on primary care but still wants to help people. I will work 3 12-hour shifts a week from the comfort of my home office. This is going to feel luxurious compared to the tiny desk I worked from with 8 coworkers sharing a narrow hallway. While I do miss my colleagues at PFP, this plan will allow me to continue to focus on my health and needs with less unnecessary stress on my nervous system. The unfortunate part is that I will not be able to treat any of you since this job is ONLY for urgent care. When you book an urgent care appointment there is not a way to pick a particular provider….it’s first come, next served by whoever is available.
As I told most of you, I still would like to offer my opinion if you should ever want it. I can’t prescribe medication or order tests, but I can help you find options for your care and talk through strategies. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you feel like there is anything I can do!
Thanks for all of your support and well wishes! I truly feel blessed beyond belief to have your friendship and encouragement.
Go Horns! Michelle
After 19 wonderful years, I have decided to leave Premier Family Physicians. My last day in the office will be April 30, 2026.
This has not been an easy decision, largely because of the relationships I have built with all of you. Over the last two decades, I have had the distinct privilege of getting to know you as individuals and, in many cases, caring for multiple generations of your families.
It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to “live life” alongside you. We have shared celebratory highs and navigated difficult lows together. I want you to know how deeply I value the trust you placed in me during those vulnerable moments. Treating you has been more than a job; it has been a partnership.
Looking back on my 25 years in medicine, I view this career as an answered calling. As I close this chapter, I do not have immediate plans for my professional future. Instead, I am looking forward to a season of focusing on my family—specifically getting my son settled into college—and prioritizing my own health. I am sure the future holds many options that I will be eager to explore when the time is right.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives. I hope our paths cross again in the future.
