Phil & Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic
Dedicated to improving the standard of oral health care for patients with disabilities and their families.
The Phil & Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic ensures that individuals of all ages with disabilities in San Antonio and South Texas communities are able to receive high-quality oral health care they can trust in a welcoming and respectful environment designed specifically for them, their families and their caregivers.
The special care clinic is located within UT Dentistry’s Center for Oral Health Care and Research, the region’s largest and most comprehensive dental practice. UT Dentistry is recognized as a leader in advancing oral health care locally and globally through its cutting-edge research and evidence-based care.
Provider type: Faculty
Appointments
The special care clinic welcomes patients through self and provider referrals, working
closely with caregivers and referring providers to make the process as seamless as
possible.
Patients can request an appointment online or call us at 210-567-3783 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
Referring providers can send a referral using our online secure referral platform.
Please visit our Clinic Facilities and Services for information about what to expect during your first appointment.
Payments and Insurance
Payment methods accepted are cash, checks and credit cards. The ability to pay online is also available.
Our special care clinic accepts and is in-network for these private dental insurance plans: Aetna Dental, Delta Dental, BCBSTX, Cigna, MetLife, DentaQuest, MCNA and Medicaid (TMHP). Aetna Dental, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Delta Dental, Delta Dental Legion, DentaQuest, Humana Dental, MCNA, Medicaid (Acute Care & CSHCN), Medicare (Order & Referring only) and MetLife.
Our Staff
We are proud to have a dedicated and compassionate team committed to providing high-quality care to our patients. Our staff and providers are highly experienced in the dental care of patients with disabilities.
Our clinic’s founding director, Jennifer Farrell, DDS, DABSCD, has over 30 years of experience caring for patients with disabilities.
Meet Our Director
Accepted Insurance
- Aetna Dental
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna Dental
- Delta Dental (PPO/Premier/Legion)
- DentaQuest
- Humana Dental
- MCNA
- Medicaid (Acute Care & CSHCN)
- Metlife Dental
- TMHP/CSHCN
- TMHP/MCNA/DentaQuest