About
Dr. Alejandro Lerma is a family medicine doctor in San Antonio, Texas, board certified in Family Medicine. He trained at Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas for his medical degree and completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Dr. Lerma treats common chronic conditions including hypothyroidism, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, as well as vitamin D and vitamin B deficiencies. His procedures include routine adult exams, screening blood tests such as metabolic panels and lipid panels, and cancer screenings for colon, breast and prostate. He also administers adult vaccines including Tdap, shingles, pneumococcus and flu. Dr. Lerma practices at GMG Health Systems Associates, South Texas Ancillary Services and Gonzaba Medical Group, and speaks English and Spanish. He has been with Gonzaba Medical Group since 2013 and chose to work at the Woodlawn Clinic because his fluency in both English and Spanish allows him to communicate directly with his patients without barriers, resulting in more efficient and quality care.
Conditions Treated
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Type 2 Diabetes
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- 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.