UT Health San Antonio's primary care physicians and specialists make San Antonio Magazine’s list of San Antonio’s Top Doctors 2020 . San Antonio Magazine’s list features more than 300 of the city’s best physicians and specialists. UT Health physicians make up more than 25% of the list. Get to know some of the UT Health physicians on the list:
Communication is what keeps us connected. Hearing loss, the third most common physical condition among older Americans, is no friend of communications. One in three people over age 60 has hearing loss, and it’s been estimated that one in 14 Gen Xers already has some hearing loss. Luckily, UT Health San Antonio’s audiology specialists are here to diagnose and treat all levels of hearing loss. And…
We have convenient, evening hours available to help keep our patients healthy. UT Health Hill Country has same-day and next-day appointments available for our patients with short-term illnesses or injuries. Appointments are available in-person or virtually. You must be at least 12 years old and already be an established patient with one of our primary care providers, at any of our locations. …, Schedule your quick care visit today!, We also offer care on Saturdays at our Medical Arts & Research Center., Learn more >
It started like any other weekday for a family with kids. On Feb. 11, Sandra Barnes woke up at 6:30 a.m. - about an hour before the early-morning rush to school. But when Barnes, 50, tried to get out of bed, she lost her balance and fell. “My husband assumed it was an episode of Vertigo,” she recalled recently. “Why don’t you climb back into bed, he said, and I’ll get the kids ready for…
April is Stress Awareness Month and a great time to find new ways for managing your stress and preventing it from affecting your physical and mental well-being. Stress in small doses is common. However, chronic or unmanaged stress, can increase your risk of serious conditions like heart disease and stroke. Some symptoms of chronic stress include: lack of sleep, mood swings, shortness of breath,…, five ways you can manage your stress here ., If you feel like stress may be affecting your well-being, schedule an appointment with a UT Health San Antonio provider who can help you stay healthy.
The ballots are in and UT Health Hill Country has been recognized by The Boerne Star as Best of the Best in four categories! The Boerne community voted our Hill Country location among the best in the categories of medical care, physical therapy, dermatology and pharmacy. “We strive to provide exceptional care for every patient, every time, and are proud to see that our community values our…
Watch the KSAT12 interview Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist with UT Health San Antonio, shares some tips on how parents can help their children cope with what happened at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.
Coughing is a hassle and typically the last and most difficult cold symptom to shake. A 2013 study revealed an average post-cold cough can last up to 18 days. According to Phillip Chen, M.D. UT Health San Antonio otolaryngologist, "Coughing is a symptom rather than a diagnosis. There are many reasons a person can suffer with a cough and while there are remedies that can improve the cough, they…
Health insurance benefits can be confusing, but a better understanding of your benefits can ultimately help you save time and money. Prior to setting up an appointment, here are four things you need to know to make the most of your insurance benefits. 1. Confirm that the provider is in your network Most insurance companies use a specific group of doctors, hospitals and other health care…
Diabetes remains the seventh-leading cause of death in Bexar County and for many of those with the disease complications can often lead to the loss of limbs; Over 2,000 lower-limb amputations occur annually. In an effort to mitigate the numbers of limbs lost to the disease, a six-person multidisciplinary team of specialists and physicians work meet for the Preserving Ambulations and Limb Salvage…