About Us

Hill Country Transitional Care Medicine is a physician-founded and locally owned practice dedicated to redefining how patients transition from hospital or post-acute care back home. Built on decades of experience in hospital medicine, critical care, hospice, and community health, our model blends compassionate clinical leadership with innovative remote patient monitoring and timely follow-up to keep patients safe, supported, and thriving where they heal best—at home.

We focus primarily on the vulnerable period after hospitalization, providing a reliable bridge between inpatient care and primary care. Under the direct supervision of our collaborative care model, patients receive close monitoring, rapid intervention when concerns arise, and seamless care coordination that reduces preventable readmissions and promotes long-term stability.

Our work strengthens the entire continuum of care. Primary care teams and specialists gain real-time insights and additional support for managing complex patients—without increasing office visits or wait times. Hospitals and post-acute partners benefit from improved continuity and safer discharges. Most importantly, patients and families experience peace of mind knowing they are not navigating recovery alone.

Inspired by the mission-driven leadership of our founders, Dr. Anthony Basel and Dr. Erin Wright, Hill Country Transitional Care Medicine is committed to accessible, responsive, community-rooted care. Together, we envision a future where every patient returning home after serious illness receives the guidance, monitoring, and clinical partnership needed to recover confidently, avoid complications, and remain safely at home.

Our Founders

Anthony Basel, DO

Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Anthony Basel is the Co-Founder and CMO of Hill Country Transitional Care Medicine. Dual board certified in Internal Medicine and Critical Care, he brings extensive experience in hospital medicine, intensive care, military service, and physician leadership to a new model of patient-centered transitional care.

After more than a decade of service in the U.S. Army, including combat deployments and intensive care leadership, Dr. Basel developed a deep understanding of recovery after serious illness or injury. His clinical background includes caring for patients with complex medical conditions, critical illness, multi-organ failure, and post-ICU recovery needs in multiple healthcare settings.

Having moved his family locally, Dr. Basel is committed to serving the New Braunfels community through accessible, responsive, and coordinated care. At Hill Country Transitional Care Medicine, he focuses on bridging the gap between hospital discharge and outpatient follow-up, particularly for patients who are medically complex, high risk, or still working to establish primary care. His work supports safer recoveries, reduced complications, and improved long-term outcomes.

Erin Wright, MD, FAAFP

Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Erin Wright is the Co-Founder and COO of Hill Country Transitional Care Medicine. A board-certified Family Medicine physician, she graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 2007 and has dedicated her career to improving care across Texas through hospital medicine, hospice care, and community service.

Dr. Wright has served as Medical Director for Hope Hospice since 2018 and for Volunteers in Medicine since 2023, reflecting her commitment to vulnerable populations and expanded access to care. These roles shape her belief that care should be accessible, proactive, and connected to each patient’s goals, values, and environment.

Additionally, Dr. Wright has holds senior leadership roles in hospital medicine, helping develop programs that improve communication, strengthen care transitions, and reduce preventable readmissions. Founding Hill Country Transitional Care Medicine was a logical next step, focused on helping patients recover safely through physician-supervised monitoring, timely follow-up, and close coordination with patients, families, and care teams.

Meet the Team

  • ALLYSSA CASTILLO, DNP, AGACNP | Nurse Practitioner

    Allyssa Castillo, DNP, AGACNP-BC, provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adults and older adults with complex medical needs. With experience spanning critical care, skilled nursing, and specialty hepatology, she is deeply committed to patient advocacy and continuity of care. Allyssa is passionate about guiding patients through care transitions, expanding access for underserved communities, and supporting long-term health and recovery.

  • LAUREN HERRERA, RRT | Practice Manager, Remote Monitoring Coordinator

    Lauren Herrera brings more than 12 years of respiratory therapy experience caring for NICU, PICU, and adult patients. A longtime CHRISTUS team member, she is passionate about helping patients feel heard, safe, and comfortable during difficult moments. Known for her warm personality and hands-on approach, Lauren takes time to explain care clearly and build trust with patients and families. Outside of work, she enjoys sports, family vacations, and life with her husband and five children.

  • STERLING WRIGHT | Finance & Operations Assistant

    Raised in New Braunfels, Sterling Wright graduated from Memorial Early College High School with his associate degree followed by a BBA from McMurry University, where he competed as a NCAA D-II swimmer. Returning to serve his home community, Sterling brings discipline, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic to support Hill Country TCM's mission of improving patient outcomes and expanding access to care. He will be continuing his education by pursuing a MBA with concentration in finance.

  • JORDYN ESTRADA | Medical Office Aide

    Jordyn Estrada is a compassionate and dedicated young woman, raised in New Braunfels and graduated from New Braunfels High School in 2024, where she completed high school a year early. With experience in both medical office settings and direct patient care, she is passionate about helping patients feel welcomed, supported, and cared for throughout their healthcare journey. Jordyn is currently completing her Medical Assistant training and looks forward to continuing her career in healthcare.

  • Our Philosophy

    Our care philosophy is rooted in dignity, compassion, and partnership. We believe every patient deserves care that honors their whole-person needs—clinical, emotional, social, and spiritual—while empowering them and their families to make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.

    We strive to build trust through evidence-based practice, transparent communication, and a commitment to meeting patients where they are. Whether in the hospital, at home, or within complex systems of care, our goal is to ensure patients feel seen, supported, and respected.

    As physician leaders, we work to strengthen care models that enhance safety, reliability, and equitable access. We are dedicated to creating environments where clinicians can deliver their best care and where operational excellence elevates the patient experience.

  • Our Mission

    Hill Country Transitional Care Medicine exists to deliver exceptional, physician-led transitional care that bridges the gap between hospital, post-acute care, and home. We combine compassionate clinical oversight with innovative remote patient monitoring and timely follow-up to ensure every patient returns home safely and stays home longer. By partnering closely with primary care providers, we equip them with tools and support to manage complex patients effectively—without increasing office burden or wait times. Our mission is to improve outcomes, reduce readmissions, and strengthen the continuum of care for our community.

  • Our Vision

    To transform the Hill Country’s transitional care landscape by creating a seamless, reliable, and physician-supervised bridge from hospital to home—empowering patients to thrive where they heal best. We envision a future where avoidable readmissions are rare, primary care teams are supported with advanced monitoring and coordinated follow-up, and every patient experiences continuity, safety, and confidence during recovery. Hill Country Transitional Care Medicine will set the regional standard for innovative, community-rooted transitional care.