Safely caring for our patients

Rest assured, your safety is a top priority. And making an appointment with our physicians today is the best way to maintain your health and prevent minor conditions from becoming major ones.

Throughout these uncertain times, UT Health Physicians has remained open for care and true to its promise of making lives better. We welcome new patients seeking the same level of care that is making us the provider of choice for Central and South Texas.

Safety first is our guiding principle. Your visit with our physicians and staff will be conducted with every precaution in place. We have followed closely new developments and listened carefully to guidelines from the CDC. Our own infectious disease specialists have advised our local governments.

We have taken every precaution recommended by the CDC and other experts to lower the risk of transmitting COVID-19. 

  • Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are distributed throughout our facilities.
  • All surfaces, both in common areas and exam/procedure rooms, are regularly disinfected
  • With the option of using smart devices, such as your cell phone, to check-in and pay bills, the time the patient spends inside the office is further decreased.

Important to know before your appointment

  • If you have cold or flu-like symptoms, call to your doctor’s office before arriving at your appointment.
  • Concerned patients may contact their care team using their MyChart account or by calling their doctor's office directly.

UT Health and COVID-19

  • UT Health Physicians continues to schedule and care for patients, in-person and online. Use your MyChart account or call your doctor's office to schedule an appointment.
  • We continue to actively monitor the outbreak of the respiratory illness caused by a coronavirus (called COVID-19). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the situation in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO).
  • Our team is also monitoring the COVID-19 situation worldwide and locally and is taking action to prevent transmission of the disease. We rely on information provided by the CDCWHO, the U.S. State Department, state and local health departments, and our own public health experts to guide decisions concerning our operations and maintaining a safe environment for our patients.
  • UT Health San Antonio researchers have begun a clinical trial that may prove effective in the treatment of COVID-19.
  • We are working closely with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District which maintains a COVID-19 health website that has up-to-date information about the virus and its impact on the city.

For referring providers

We are accepting patient referrals for primary and specialty care. Continue using the same processes you have used previously for referring your patients.

If you have not referred previously, you may call the practice directly, or call 210-450-9000 for information on how to refer.

Find information on referring to UT Health MD Anderson Cancer Center


COVID-19 Testing

UT Health San Antonio offers COVID-19 testing. Schedule a COVID-19 vaccine through your MyChart account. 

Patient Responsibility: the cost for COVID-19 testing provided by UT Health San Antonio is $300 before any discounts. This represents only the cash price for the COVID-19 test and does not include physician examination or any other services. A patient’s financial responsibility will vary, depending on insurance coverage, plan specifications or payment plan negotiated.

If you have health insurance, please contact your health plan to understand your coverage, deductibles and related financial obligations. If you do not have health insurance, call 210-450-6330 for information about our financial assistance policy, prompt pay options or other discounts that may be applied.

Appointments are available in-person and online!

Our offices are prepared to safely welcome you, in-person or through a live video visit. If you need to see a doctor, call us for an appointment or request an appointment using MyChart.

Help stop COVID-19

Stop the spread of germs and disease by taking simple to follow measures, including:

  • Get your COVID-19 vaccine and booster. Find a vaccine near you
  • Schedule your COVID-19 test using MyChart
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand rub
  • Continue practicing social distancing
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick 
  • Stay home when you are sick
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Wear a face cover or mask in public
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning spray or wipe

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