Dr. Jesus Gerardo Garcia-gallegos MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
720 Pleasanton Rd San Antonio TX, 78214About
Dr. Jesus Garcia-gallegos practices Geriatric Medicine in San Antonio, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Garcia-gallegos works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1997
Universidad AutÛnoma de Nuevo LeÛn Facultad de Medicina 1995
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Spondylolisthesis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
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