Primary care really is primary
 
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Every day, the primary care providers at UT Health help hundreds of adults and children in San Antonio stay healthy. Our clinicians help patients with preventive care needs (yearly checkups and immunizations), acute conditions (illnesses and injuries), and care for chronic conditions (diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol). Our practice offers patients a comprehensive care model that easily connects them with behavioral health consultants, pharmacists, geriatricians and case managers when needed.

Primary care physicians partner with their patients to prevent, heal and maintain health. When a patient goes to the emergency room, has surgery, or is prescribed a medication, the primary care provider should be notified so that they can review the information and help their patient stay as healthy as possible. With the primary care provider’s comprehensive knowledge about their patient, they are able to provide the professional background knowledge specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons, cardiologists, or neurologists can use to ensure every patient is provided the very best care.

UT Health currently has three locations offering primary care in San Antonio with a fourth location under construction. We also have a robust geriatric medicine practice, called UT Senior Health, at Christus Santa Rosa. Two practices are located within the South Texas Medical Center, and the third is in Westover Hills. Each of these practices was recognized as a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient Centered Medical Home in 2016 for their outstanding patient care. Our newest primary care location is currently under construction as UT Health prepares to expand its services to the Hill Country. It will open March 6.

To help more people reach their optimal health, six new primary care providers have recently joined UT Health.

Maureen Alvarado, D.O.
Dr. Alvarado provides exceptional whole-health care to pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients. She is now accepting new patients at the UT Health location on Medical Drive. Dr. Alvarado has special expertise in preventative care and wellness, women’s health, chronic disease management and osteopathic manipulation.







Paris Brinkley, M.D
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Dr. Brinkley is a family physician who is now accepting patients of all ages. She has special expertise in dermatological issues, sports injuries and managing headaches. Dr. Brinkley currently sees patients at the Medical Drive location, but will begin seeing patients at UT Health Hill Country in March 2017. UT Health Hill Country is now accepting appointments at 210-450-6800.





Ramon S. Cancino, M.D., MSc
Dr. Cancino is a family physician who provides excellent primary care for adults and adolescents. He is currently accepting new patients and will be providing care at UT Health Hill Country beginning March 2017. UT Health Hill Country is now accepting appointments for March at (210) 450-6800.




Kimberly Kone, M.D.
Dr. Kone is a family physician who is currently accepting patients of all ages at the UT Health Medical Drive Primary Care location. She has additional training in primary preventative medicine, chronic disease management, pediatric and adolescent health care, women’s healthcare including gynecology and contraceptive counseling as well as in-office procedures such as joint injections.



Trina Hawkins, GNP
Nurse practitioner Hawkins specializes in the specific health care needs of senior citizens. She has additional training in wound care. She is currently accepting new patients and providing expert care at our location specializing in senior health.





Monica Trevino, FNP-BC, MSN
Nurse practitioner Trevino provides excellent primary care to children, adults and seniors. She is currently accepting new patients at the UT Health Medical Drive Primary Care location, but will move to the UT Health Hill Country location in March. UT Health Hill Country
is now accepting appointments at 210-450-6800.




For appointments with these primary care providers, please call 210-450-6120 or visit www.UTHealthCare.org.

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