Your Health. Your Doctor. Your Terms.
Simmons Family Medicine is a direct primary care practice committed to transforming the healthcare experience by putting people—not insurance companies—at the center of care.
We believe in building real relationships with our patients, offering high-quality, personalized care that is accessible, affordable, and rooted in trust. Our approach is proactive and transparent, focused on removing barriers and empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
Meet your doctor
Hi! I’m Dr. Travis Simmons, a board-certified family physician with additional training in functional and integrative medicine. I practice primary care in New Braunfels, TX, where I’ve been caring for patients through the direct primary care model since 2022.
I was born in Texas, raised in northern New Mexico, and earned my biology degree at Texas A&M University (whoop!)—where I also met my amazing wife, Sarah. I went on to attend medical school at UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, and from the very beginning, I knew I wanted to be a family doctor.
I started Simmons Family Medicine because I believe primary care should be personal, accessible, and centered around you. My approach blends conventional medical training with integrative and functional perspectives, allowing us to dig deeper into the root causes of illness and support long-term wellness—not just treat symptoms.
I enjoy caring for patients across all stages of life, and I especially focus on preventive care and chronic condition management. I regularly help patients with wellness visits, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, depression, anxiety, and hormonal changes like menopause and perimenopause. In fact, I’m proud to be the only Menopause Society Certified Practitioner in the New Braunfels area—bringing specialized, evidence-based support to women navigating this important life transition.
Practicing in a direct primary care model means I can offer longer visits, direct access by text or email, and an ongoing relationship—not rushed appointments and endless referrals. One of my patients recently said “it feels like having a doctor in the family”—and that’s exactly the kind of care I strive to provide.
Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my wife and sons, getting outdoors, running, gardening, cooking, fermenting, and diving into a good audiobook.
Patient Testimonials
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Amber T.
Dr. Simmons is truly exceptional. From the moment I walked into the office, I felt welcomed and cared for. He took the time to listen to my concerns, explain everything in clear detail, and made me feel completely at ease. I highly recommend him!
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Clint P.
I have been a patient of Dr. Simmons for over a year now and I’m extremely happy I made the switch to DirectMed. I never have difficulty getting appointments like with my old health care provider. I look forward to many health healthy years DirectMed and Dr. Simmons. 5 Stars only because that is the most it allows me to post.
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Lisa W.
I have been a patient of Dr. Simmons for about 4 months now. I love the quality of care I receive-I feel I actually am listened to as an individual and not a number. I love I can text and communicate easily with the staff. I hope to continue my care here for a long time.
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Kyle P.
Dr Travis is great ! He really takes the time to listen and engage with you to understand the full scope of what’s going on for your total health. Highly recommend you check out Dr Travis Simmons at Direct med DPC.
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Bethany B.
Dr Travis is the best primary care doctor. My son (8) and I have gone to him for a year now and it’s like having a family member with a medical degree. He cares a ton about his patients and goes out of his way to help. He is very knowledgeable and not a pill pusher. He truly cares and wants to fix the issue not bandaid the symptoms. I know I’m in good hands. Best money I’ve ever spent! ❤️
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Garrick
We absolutely love Dr.Travis! We have a toddler so as you can imagine my wife and I deal with lots of bumps, bruises and illnesses. Dr.Travis has always been a phone call or visit away to help us out in our time of need. Even when he was on vacation in Mexico he took the time out of his day to talk to us when we were having problems. We couldn’t be more thankful for all he’s done to keep our family healthy. If you’re looking for a primary/ family physician, look no further.
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M Henk
I've been seeing Dr. Simmons for about two years, and I can’t recommend him highly enough. As a new patient, I was able to secure an appointment with him within 48 hours, which is incredible compared to the usual month-long wait. He’s not just a great doctor; he’s genuinely nice, caring, and an excellent active listener. He reminds me of a "cool, young uncle"—someone who is in with the times, charismatic, and someone you always feel comfortable talking to.
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ALOYISIUS L
Dr Travis is an empathetic amazing doctor. He embraces the best of allopathic and naturopathic care. Can’t recommend him enough!
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Brittney M.
Dr. Simmons has given our family exceptional care. He listens well, is very knowledgeable, and empathetic. He and his assistant are very responsive which was something we highly value. We highly recommend Dr. Simmons.
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Paul L.
By absolute luck or good fortune, I became a patient of Dr Travis about a month ago. Our first meeting was such a relief, finally a Dr. who cares about his patients. I felt he took the time to understand not only what my concerns were but me as a person. Every interaction I have with him and his practice, is truly wonderful. Thank you Dr., I appreciate you.
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Russell V.
Dr. Simmons is a great partner in managing my healthcare. My first visit with Dr. Simmons was very thorough. He took the time to really understand my total health situation and provided me with some great feedback about how to continue working toward optimum health. I am so appreciative of his follow-up calls to make sure I am doing well. He is dedicated to the comprehensive care of his patients. I highly recommend him!
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Emily S.
r. Travis was warm & welcoming at our first in person visit. He was very thorough & professional. He has a calm & patient manner & likes to laugh & joke as well. I look forward to Dr. Travis being my primary care doctor, my husband as well & my two children.
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Lena C.
Dr. Simmons is such a great doctor. He was very thorough in his initial assessment with me and genuinely cares about his patients experience. I’ve never had a doctor be so open to hearing my experience and allowing me to be an advocate for myself. Most doctors I’ve experience are very quick to push unnecessary medications. Also, being able to communicate during business hours without having to make an appointment for health questions is very convenient and reassuring.
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Cody B.
I truthfully can’t recommend Dr. Travis highly enough. It’s rare to meet a person who seems to genuinely care so deeply about wanting to help people, particularly in medical care (unfortunate as that may be).
Dr. Travis truly does want the best for his patients and makes you feel so welcome in doing it. The prices are beyond fair, priced so that even those without health insurance can get the attention they need without feeling gouged. He is responsive and helpful even outside of appointments.
I’ve never received such pleasant, helpful, and genuine medical attention as I have from this office, 5 stars really doesn’t wholly encompass the quality of the experience. -
Aviyah H.
Let me just first off say, after visiting multiple pediatricians in San Antonio and New Braunfels, I took a leap of faith on this practice and on Dr. Simmons and I was absolutely blown away. As a mother, all we want to do is be the very best for our children, be their advocate, and protect them from everything, but in a system that is so “monetized” and in my opinion, corrupt, it’s so hard to advocate while also insuring they get proper care. I left my first appointment with Dr. Simmons, and called my husband with tears in my eyes because I’ve never had someone sit down and listen to me, make me feel 100% comfortable with saying what I needed to say, and not make me feel like I was making the wrong decisions for my child. My daughter has had some trauma from past pediatric offices and has never taken to any doctor. She was so comfortable with Dr. Simmons! …
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Tony
I recently switched to DPC and Dr.Simmons, (like other reviews, not sure why I didn't sooner) and I am thrilled with the level of care and attention I have received. From the initial meet, it was clear that this practice is different from traditional healthcare providers. The communication for referrals and prescriptions has been clear, easy and can tell the staff genuinely cares about their patients' well-being.
Dr. Simmons, is simply fantastic. He takes the time to listen to my concerns, questions and provides thoughtful, comprehensive responses. He stays current with medical news and trends. I never feel rushed during our appointments, and I appreciate that he focuses on preventive care and overall wellness, rather than just treating symptoms.
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Katie L.
My experience as a patient with DirectMed Primary Care has been amazing so far! I really appreciate that Dr. Simmons offers a holistic and integrative approach and takes the time to thoroughly answer my questions about my health. I also love that I can receive most of my medical care from one primary care doctor, and I’m able to easily schedule an appointment when I need one. I highly recommend DirectMed Primary Care for anyone who is looking for an alternative to the medical insurance model. Thank you, Dr. Simmons and all of the support staff!
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David W.
Incredible experience! Why have I not found this before? I'll never go back to traditional insurance-based medicine. Dr Simmons is passionate about what he does. He's passionate about learning functional and alternative and diet based medicines to integrate in with his traditional training. What a blessing. I got a complete lab panel for men that would have cost me hundreds with my copay for only $39 that's insane. And I only make a small monthly payment towards my membership and there's absolutely no cost when I walk out of his office.
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Melissa R.
We just moved to the area and we don’t have insurance through my husband’s new job…we were so thankful to find Dr Simmons who offers amazing care at an affordable price! What we appreciate even more about Dr. Simmons is his commitment to provide the best care for his patients, he truly cares about each person and their well-being, just medicating the problem is not his first response (which I appreciate so much). He renews my faith in what a Dr. is supposed to be!
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Andy R.
I'm glad I made this switch from the world of assembly-line health care. I could not be happier or more satisfied with my decision to become a patient of Dr. Travis.
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J.W.
My family and I switch to Dr. Simmons about a month ago. I could not be happier with my choice. The ability to just text, even with the smallest questions is so helpful. Plus, for a simple procedure like freezing off warts, which cost be an extra $100 with insurance, is no extra cost with DirectMed. Additionally, my daughter got hit in the head pretty hard at school, and he was able to squeeze her in within an hour, instead of sending us to Urgent Care. Plus, the first time he saw my son, he was able to diagnose a skin condition that he had, whereas his pediatrician brushed it off.Dr. Simmons takes the time to listen to his patients, never rushes out the door, is on time to appointments, is open to multiple treatment options, and obviously cares about his patients. Dr. Simmons is truly the way Healthcare should be.
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Jeremy C.
After having not been to a doctor in many years, direct med has set up a system where even I, a college student with limited resources can afford having a primary care physician. My experience with Dr. Travis has been fantastic so far! He knows how to address your issues with empathy and I trust him as my doctor!
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Marsha C.
It is hard to put into words how impressed and positively impacted I have personally been with the care provided by Dr. Simmons. It was evident from my first visit with him that he TRULY cares. He concerns himself and develops his treatment plans to care for the “whole” you and not just a single illness.
Through conversations he is always working to grow himself, his knowledge and understanding of the human mind/body/soul.
It is the first time in my life that I have not felt rushed, judged or dismissed by a provider. He is available by text, call and/or email. Can you believe that?!?!
The most important thing to me is his openness to searching safe alternatives to modern, Western medicine. This not only gives me more options, but many times saves me money as well. -
Taylor K.
Dr. Simmons was great with my 5 year old daughter, he made it a lot of fun for during our visit. It was refreshing to spend that much time together so he could get to know us, and just as important, get to know him. I've never talked that much with a PCP. It was equally great to hear about his family, his hobbies and passions.
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Brooke H.
Dr. Simmons is so awesome! Any questions or concerns I have regarding my health, Dr. Simmons is always there for me. Don’t have to wait days or weeks for an appointment to talk to my Doctor. Highly recommend Dr. Simmons!
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Helen M.
I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Travis and direct Med. It's so refreshing to have a doctor who actually cares about you! All of the appointments are 1 hour long WITH the actual doctor. (You don't have to use the whole time if you don't need it) but it's so nice to have that time if you need it. He was absolutely great with my kids (2&4). You feel like you are actually cared about and they take the time to get to know YOU and what you want. He is so helpful and if he does not know something he lets you know and does research to help figure it out. He did some research for my son for speech therapy and found amazing option for us. He also helped me with a few different things. It's so nice not to wait an hour to see you're actual doctor for 5 min and repeat yourself 3 times just to be put on another medication. I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Travis!
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Harriett S.
I had my first visit with Dr. Travis Simmons and was very impressed with his care. I felt at ease immediately and so appreciate his careful listening and thoughtful questions. I’ve been looking for a physician who provides this model of care and I’m grateful to have found Dr. Travis!
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Jodi F.
Dr. Simmons is truly the best! He takes his time, is incredibly approachable and he truly cares. He’s knowledgeable both in typical medicine as well as in integrative medicine and sleep medicine. Could not recommend him enough!
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Ashley H.
Dr. Travis is an earth angel! I’m so grateful to have this option/ membership AND to have a doctor that actually, genuinely cares. He takes his time, listens, is extremely professional and knowledgeable. I cannot say enough good things about him and the care that he provides.
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Chelsea O.
Dr. Simmons is incredibly responsive and attentive. While trying to get answers for my symptoms, all I ever really wanted was for someone to take the time to explain things to me and to listen earnestly to my concerns. After almost a half a year, I am confident that I have found that with Dr. Simmons!
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Madelyn G.
I like Dr Travis’ approach to medicine. He’s a good listener and so easy to talk to. He made so many good points in our first visit that really got me thinking about some things. Thank you Dr Travis!
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Jarod
I recently had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Simmons for a medical issue and I cannot speak highly enough of their exceptional care. Despite not having insurance, they provided me with top-notch healthcare and a cost-effective treatment plan.
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Amanda P.
Dr. Simmons is wonderful! So helpful and very appreciative of the ease of access in getting an appointment. I don’t feel intimidated to ask questions or advice on different health related things.
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John A.
Travis offers an individualized approach to primary care that will exceed your expectations. He is patient, focused, and most of all knowledgeable.
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Marquet C.
Dr Simmons is extremely engaged with his patients, and his desire to care for those under his care is refreshing!!
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Sara S.
Dr. Simmons is an incredibly kind, intelligent, and welcoming physician. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Visit Us
189 E Austin St. Suite 105 New Braunfels, TX 78130
Hours
Monday thru Friday, 8 AM to 5PM
Phone
830-743-9366

