About
Dr. Fernando Valdez is a family medicine doctor in San Antonio, Texas, board certified in Family Medicine after training at McGovern Medical School. He practices at Wellmed Medical Group, Wilson County Memorial Hospital District, and WellMed at General McMullen, and speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Valdez treats a range of chronic conditions including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and thyroid disorders. His procedures include routine adult exams, annual physicals, colonoscopy, diabetes monitoring and joint injection, among others. He actively listens to his patients and encourages them to take an active role in their care. Dr. Valdez was drawn to family medicine for its traditional approach to practice, and he values the opportunity to care for multiple generations within the same family and to build lasting relationships with his patients and their families.
Conditions Treated
- Arrhythmia
- Chronic heart conditions
- Congestive heart failure
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Blood vessel damage
- Chronic kidney disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Diabetes complications
- High blood pressure
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglycerides)
- Hypertensive heart disease
- Nerve damage
- Vitamin D deficiency
Specialized Treatments
- Chronic care management
- Family medicine
- Diabetes monitoring
- Routine adult exam
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Texas
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.