GONZABA NEWS
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National Public Health Week
At Gonzaba Medical Group, we believe in preventative healthcare for our patients that extends outside of the clinic. With our coordinated care model, patients benefit from having not only primary and specialty providers under the same roof but also an event center that brings community into their...
Colorectal Health with Dr. Maria Martinez Ugarte
In 2000, President Clinton designated March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness and encourage screening. Today, colorectal cancer education continues to be incredibly important as it is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. “Most people don’t know that colon cancer...
Self-Care and Wellness for Men
Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health. Despite it being a very simple concept in theory, it is often overlooked. Self-care is imperative to maintaining a good mood, handling anxiety, and reducing stress. Therefore, self-care...
New Northwest Medical Center Showcases 5-Star Care from Gonzaba Medical Group
For nearly 60 years, Dr. Bill Gonzaba has been a central figure in positively changing the way family practice medicine is delivered in San Antonio. In May 2018, that spirit of transformation in creating the healthcare model of the future arrives in western Bexar County with the grand opening of...
5 Ways to Help Alleviate and Prevent Arthritis
Arthritis is a widespread diagnosis with more than 3 million cases reported in the United States every year. There are many different types of arthritis that one can suffer from, all of which are related. Arthritis is characterized by inflammation of the joints which causes pain and stiffness in...
6 Benefits of Physical Therapy
There are many different reasons that your primary care physician might refer you to a physical therapist, just like there are many types of physical therapy. There are therapists that specialize in certain areas like geriatrics, cardiovascular, vestibular therapy, and many others. Seeing a...
6 Tips to Manage Stress
Every year in April we observe Stress Awareness Month. A month that is dedicated to revealing the complications that are associated with stress and healthy ways to manage it. There are times when our lives become stressful- it is something that is unavoidable, and it feels as though a huge weight...
How Long Before Chiropractic Treatments Work?
Suffering from back pain and discomfort can have a significant impact on the rest of your body and your mood. The spine is the core of the nervous system and to suffer from misalignment, an out of place disk, or a torn ligament can have adverse effects on how your body moves and operates. If you...
Everything You Need to Know About Radiology
Being told by your doctor that you need to have a radiology screening done may be frightening if you are unfamiliar with what radiology is and how it works. There are many several reasons to have a radiology screening performed, whether it is for x-rays, ultrasounds, mammography, or other types of...
Northwest Medical Center Coming Soon!
For nearly 60 years Gonzaba Medical Group has been the medical innovation pioneer of San Antonio. Starting with a small clinic on the southside, Gonzaba has grown to over seven locations across the city. The Gonzaba Healthcare Model offers all essential healthcare services in one place. This...
5 Daily Habits for a Healthy Heart
5 Things You Should Do Daily for a Healthy Heart – Most people know that exercise and a healthy diet are good for your heart. But, have you ever wondered what else you should be doing every day to ensure your heart stays in good condition? Below we have listed some daily habits you should start...
What Are the Common Illnesses Treated by Primary Care Doctors?
Most people will need to see a doctor at least a few times in their life. While everybody in San Antonio knows that routine check-ups and yearly physicals are conducted by their primary care doctor, not everyone realizes that their primary care physician in San Antonio also provides diagnosis and...
Rodriguez, Ruby, FNP
NP Ruby J. Rodriguez joined Gonzaba Medical Gorup in 2024. She decided to go into the healthcare industry because she noticed at a young age that there was a lack of patient education and wanted to be part of the solution. NP Rodriguez is passionate about patient education and compassionate...
Velarde, Franz MD
Dr. Franz E. Velarde was born and raised in Panama City, Panama. Growing up, both of his parents and extended family shared a love for medicine, his Dad was a doctor in Hospital Administration and his Mom a pediatrician. Inspired by all the doctors around him, Dr. Velarde decided to go into the...