Dr. Garth O Vaz M.D.
Family Practitioner
1103 N Sarah Dewitt Drive Gonzales TX, 78629About
Dr. Garth Vaz is a family practitioner practicing in Gonzales, TX. Dr. Vaz specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Vaz possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Central Florida Community Coll Liberal Arts 1973
University of Florida College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Awards
- Outstanding Achievement 2003 Gonzales Independent School District
- CIBA Award 1987 University of Florida
- Presidential Recognition 1984 University of Florida
- Team Excellence Award 2002 Child Advocacy Center of Texas
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Heart Failure
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Pinched Nerve
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Vascular Disease
Professional Memberships
- Texas Medical Association
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Gonzales County Medical Society
- American Cancer Society
- The International Dyslexia Association
- Registry of International Dyslexia Association
- National Association of Adults with Special Learning Needs
- The Counsel for Exceptional Children
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