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Dr. Gabriela Pichardo Lafontaine, MD

Internist

904 west avenue 109 Austin TX, 78701
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Dr. Gabriela Pichardo is an internist practicing in Austin,TX. Dr. Pichardo 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. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice. She also specializes in Integrative Medicine, offering a more personalized, holistic care through her knowledge in different disciplines as in complementary, functional and alternative medicine.

Education and Training

LSU school of medicine Internal Medicine residency 2012

UNIBE Doctor in medicine (MD) 2006

Academy of integrative medicin Integrative doctor 2018

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish
Dr. Gabriela Pichardo Lafontaine, MD
Dr. Gabriela Pichardo Lafontaine, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Can covid-19 cause urinary incontinence?

    No. Covid 19 is a respiratory virus meaning will affect your respiratory track specially the lungs. Even thou is a new virus and many studies under way, so far studies have not shown a relationship between the virus affecting your genito-urinary tract, which would include the bladder and to cause urinary incontinence. Specially if only having the urinary incontinence symptom. Best is to consult with your doctor and see if a urine test would be indicated, to further investigate the cause for the incontinence. READ MORE

  • What is the best nasal spray for a sinus infection?

    Would recomend to start using saline nasal sprays and even nasal irrigation ones, like neti pot. You can use this often. Others sprays to try otc would be fluticasone propionate (well known brand is flonase) but also you can obtained with your doctor, as a prescription and covered by insurance. Make sure the sinus does not turn into an infection, which in that case, will need to see a provider or doctor for further evaluation. Get well soon! READ MORE

  • How is appendicitis diagnosed?

    When there is a high suspicion of this, best is to have him checked, they will do further labs and scans to make sure on the diagnosis and to see if surgery is warranted, in having an appendectomy. READ MORE

  • Should you go to the ER for a painful earache?

    Needs to he checked for possible antibiotic drops. He could have "swimmers ear" which is an infection in the external ear canal. If you have access to a local clinic that is open or a urgent care, they can check this there instead of the ER department. If you also have access to the pediatrician or his physician, then can check how soon he can be seen. If in a lot of pain, ear drainage and fever, need to be checked right away. READ MORE

  • What are the best things to drink when you have acid reflux?

    Baking soda is a good treatment for immediate relief from occasional acid reflux. The recommended dosage for adults is 1/2 teaspoon dissolved in a 4-ounce glass of water. Too much of baking soda can trigger worsening acid so need to be careful. When having acid reflux bwst to avoid things like:coffee, tea (specially like black tea) alcohol, orange juice, chocolate, tomato juice, cow's milk. Other things may help is chamomile, valerian root, slippery elm and licorice. These can be found OTC. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Mind, body medicineFunctional nutritionIntegrative medicineGenomics evaluation and counselingGut healthHormonal imbalance Battlefield acupuncture Trigger point InjectionsWomen's health

Professional Memberships

  • AIHM  
  • Travis county medical society  
  • TMA  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Hispanic physician association of austin- HPA

Fellowships

  • Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (Integrated Medicine Fellowship) (2017-2019)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Physicians, The Academy of Integrated Health and Medicine, The Hispanic Physicians Association, The Academy of Leadership, The Texas Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Her motivation when she started medical school was her parents, who are both physicians. She strives to be as good as or better than them. She is a latina, and is always trying to prove herself and be strong, and she has always been competitive.

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Austin, TX 78701
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