Dr. Guillermo I. Rocha, MD
Internist
3408 Roosevelt Ave San Antonio TX, 78214About
Dr. Guillermo Rocha is an internist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Rocha specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Rocha provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Baylor University Undergraduate Degree 0
Rush Medical School 0
Centro De Estudios Univ Xochicalco A.A., Cuernavaca, Morelos 1980
Universidad AutÛnoma de Baja California Facultad de Medicina Mexicali 1980
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chairman of Medicine, Chief of Quality Assurance Champus -
- Quality Assurance regional committee Champus -
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Epilepsy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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Get to know Internist Dr. Guillermo I. Rocha, who serves patients in San Antonio, Texas.
For nearly four decades, Dr. Rocha has been a cornerstone of healthcare excellence in San Antonio, tirelessly serving the local community since 1984. As a dedicated practitioner of internal medicine, he has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals, emphasizing comprehensive care and a strong commitment to improving patients’ overall well-being. His areas of emphasis include diabetic care, hypertensive care, and heart disease prevention and treatment. This specialized knowledge has allowed him to provide patients with tailored and effective medical care, addressing some of the most prevalent and challenging health issues faced by the community.
Academically, he earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, laying the foundation for his medical career. Subsequently, he attended medical school at CEUX in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and completed his clinical training in hospitals located in Philadelphia, Trenton, New Jersey, Waco, and Corpus Christi. His commitment to continuous learning led him to Rush Medical School in Chicago, where he completed a fifth pathway program.
Thereafter, Dr. Rocha’s formal residency training took place at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, where he successfully completed a categorical Internal Medicine residency. Upon completing his residency, he and his wife made the pivotal decision to settle in San Antonio. It was here that he embarked on his journey of private practice in Internal Medicine, dedicating himself to serving the healthcare needs of the local community.
In his professional experience, he has taken on various roles in local hospitals, demonstrating his leadership and commitment to quality healthcare. He has served as Chairman of Medicine, Chief of Quality Assurance, and has actively participated in the Quality Assurance regional committee with Champus. His extensive involvement in hospital administration reflects his deep-rooted commitment to ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care.
As a testament to his leadership qualities, Dr. Rocha has also held the position of president within a primary care group of physicians. In this capacity, he has played a vital role in fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, working together to enhance the healthcare landscape in the San Antonio area.
Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in Internal Medicine are called Internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.
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