Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Jay L. Gruhlkey, MD is a leading family care physician practicing at Lonestar Medical, located in New Braunfels, Texas. Dr. Gruhlkey provides thorough allergy testing and treatment, nutritional counseling, treatment for diabetes, high cholesterol, and minor office procedures. He also provides primary care services and DOT physicals and FAA Medical Exams.
Dr. Gruhlkey earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and has been in practice since 2001. Dr. Gruhlkey and his staff are dedicated to serving their patients with compassionate and effective care. Patients of all ages benefit from his thorough approach to allergy testing and treatment, helping them to live more active and healthier lives.
If you suspect that you or your child may have an allergy, make an appointment with Dr. Gruhlkey for allergy testing and care. Dr. Gruhlkey will be your partner in protecting and improving your health and wellbeing. Dr. Gruhlkey and the team at Lonestar Medical, in New Braunfels, Texas look forward to meeting new patients. Most major forms of insurance are accepted.
Brianna Kay, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in New Braunfels and Gonzales and San Antonio.
She earned her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2012. After graduation, Brianna sub-specialized in medical and surgical dermatology and completed a 10-month internship with a board-certified dermatologist in New Braunfels, TX.
She earned the title of Diplomate Fellow under the Society of Dermatology PAs (SDPA). The SDPA Fellowship Program represents the standard in dermatology physician assistant education, allowing graduates to demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional patient care in dermatology.
Brianna has been practicing dermatology for over nine years. She is passionate about patient education and preventative medicine, focusing on helping her patients to understand their health and skin care needs. She advocates for skin cancer prevention and takes the time to address her patient's questions and concerns.
Due to personal experiences, Brianna takes a special interest in auto-immune conditions, such as psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Whether treating complex auto-immune diseases, or more common skin conditions such as acne or eczema, she has a very thorough and proactive approach to help her patients reach their maximum quality of life!
When Brianna is not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and teenage daughter. Growing up in a military family, she frequently moved as a child and found a love for traveling. Her artistic hobbies include painting, crafting, and epoxy resin. Brianna lives in New Braunfels, Texas, and is excited to continue serving her local community.
“It was my first day of signing on with Dr. Zertuche as my Primary Care Physician and his office staff as well as my Nurse Practicioner Williams were very instrumental with getting me up and running in a timely matter as well as getting refills on prescriptions that were needed. I would truly recommend this office if you are searching for a primary care team.”
I am Family Nurse Practitioner, born and raised in Jourdanton, TX. I have been a practicing nurse practitioner since 2014, and have practiced Emergency Medicine, Family, Women's Health, and now Cosmetics. I own a small practice, focusing on every patient, devoting my attention at each visit. I offer Medical Visits (including labs and prescription services), Medical Weight Loss, Botox, Fillers, & IV Nutrition therapy, Well Women Exams, limited OBGYN care. Make an appointment today to get back to your best!
Melhem Dandan, MD, FACOG, FAAFP, is board-certified in both OB/GYN and Family Medicine, giving him the unique training and experience needed to manage his patients at Westover Hills Women’s Health in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Dandan received his medical degree in 1993 from Damascus University School of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He completed his OB/GYN training at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Kern Medical Center. Prior to that, he finished family practice residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago.
After getting his board certification, he practiced medicine in Merced, California, for seven years, where he served as the medical director of a women’s health clinic and in the Department of Public Health. During this time, he was a member of the teaching faculty at the University of California, Davis, and the San Joaquin Valley Community Colleges to help train future generations of nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Dr. Dandan moved to beautiful San Antonio in 2012, where he owned and operated a successful OB/GYN clinic on the southside for 6 years before joining forces with the Baptist Physician Network, then Steward Medical Group, and Christus Health system. He recently joined us at Westover Hills Women's Health to continue with his passion for improving the health of women in San Antonio and delivering up-to-date, best obstetrics and Gynecological medicine there is to his community. He continues to teach and is currently an associate faculty at the UIW, teaching medical students and residents in his offices and during his rounds in the hospitals.
Dr. Dandan is affiliated with several San Antonio hospitals. He performs gynecologic robotic surgeries, major pelvic and obstetrical surgeries, laparoscopic surgeries, Urinary incontinence surgeries, and numerous minimally invasive surgeries in hospitals and offices, like family planning procedures, aesthetics, and hormonal pellets insertions for proper candidates.
Dr. Dandan is credentialed by most public and private insurance in OB/GYN and Family Medicine. To schedule an appointment with him or another member of the team at Westover Hills Women’s Health, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Robert F. Yerrington MD.,PA, has served the community of San Antonio, Texas, for about four decades. He offers his expertise in anti-aging, regenerative, and integrative medicine to help his patients at Flourish Wellness Center achieve optimal health.
Dr. Yerrington attended undergrad at Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa, before completing his Doctor of Medicine degree at The University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He went on to round out his training with a residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.
Dr. Yerrington is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice and is certified in aesthetic medicine. He has also completed fellowship training in anti-aging and regenerative medicine. Dr. Yerrington has a fervent dedication to holistic medicine; his unique approach addresses the body, soul, and spirit. He believes you never stop learning and is continually finding the latest treatments to bring to his patients.
One of the latest services Dr. Yerrington offers is intravenous nutritional therapy. He has developed nutrient programs designed to enhance energy, increase longevity, boost the immune system, boost antiviral support, promote detoxification, ease chronic fatigue, enhance athletic performance, improve surgery recovery time, improve memory, and more. Dr. Yerrington's calling and mission to help heal and assist you in your quest for a healthy life.
Board-certified in Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, Andrea Pana, MD, has treated patients in various settings since 1994. Her expertise is in Sports Medicine and the care of Musculoskeletal Injuries. Dr. Pana sees patients throughout Austin and San Antonio, Texas, at Serenity Medical Centers.
After receiving her Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees from George Washington University, Dr. Pana completed a Family Medicine Residency at UCLA and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University. She also served as a physician in the United States Air Force.
Dr. Pana has treated athletes for every major college sport as well as professional and Olympic athletes. She served on the American Medical Society of Sports Medicine Board from 2008-2012.
Academically, Dr. Pana has been involved in educating physician assistants, medical students, residents, and athletic training students. She has several publications relating to concussions in athletes and has assisted in editing the 5 Minute Sports Medicine Consult. Dr. Pana has joined Serenity Medical Group to help care for patients with work-related injuries and active patients in the area with musculoskeletal or sports-related injuries.
In her free time, Dr. Pana enjoys swimming and walking. She also enjoys movies and exploring all the local family-friendly events with her 8-year-old son.
Dr. Melissa Ann Walker is a family medicine physician and the owner and founder of Carol Clinic for Family-Centered Healthcare in San Antonio, Texas. Carol Clinic is named for her late mother, Mrs. Carol Williams Walker.
Dr. Walker has made it her mission to provide education to not only her patients, but to the entire world. She also continues to play an active role in her local community. She was recently appointment to the advisory board of San Antonio’s Rivard Report.
Dr. Walker also strives to give back as a mentor to students pursuing a career in medicine. She likes to report a 100% success rate with her mentees over the years. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the newly-opened University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Walker believes that medicine is a ministry for which she was chosen. She often states, “My goal is to make a difference in the lives of families, all families.”
Shannon Wait was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She attended University of Akron in Ohio for her undergraduate studies where she received her Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing.
She went to work at UF Health Shands Hospital and worked in the Neuro ICU while completing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University of South Florida.
From there, she spent 2 years working in an Allergy and Asthma clinic, 1 year in Pain Management, and 1 year in Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. She moved to San Antonio with her husband who is in the Air Force and is stationed at Lackland AFB. They have one daughter and two dogs.
Currently she works in a busy practice doing primary care, urgent care, personal injury, workers compensation, and hormone replacement therapies.
She does minor injections such as trigger points and joint injections as well as minor procedures like toenail removals, biopsies, and suturing lacerations.
Melissa Kempf, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician and urgent care specialist in San Antonio, Texas. She serves patients as a provider and the medical director of Injury and Health Urgent Care.
Dr. Kempf was born and raised in San Antonio and attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She remained there through medical school and spent time studying at both the Lubbock and El Paso campuses. After residency, Dr. Kempf spent three years in the United States Air Force, stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. She deployed to Turkey during this time, providing ER coverage for active duty personnel and their families.
After the Air Force, Dr. Kempf moved back to San Antonio to be closer to her family and the community she loves so dearly. She is certified through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). In addition to several post-graduate programs, Dr. Kempf continually researches and stays updated on the latest developments in the field of medicine.
At Injury and Health Urgent Care, Dr. Kempf and her team focus on delivering urgent care services with an unmatched dedication to compassionate, individualized care. They routinely provide care for children and adults with illnesses of all kinds.
Brianna Kay, MPAS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in New Braunfels and Gonzales and San Antonio.
She earned her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2012. After graduation, Brianna sub-specialized in medical and surgical dermatology and completed a 10-month internship with a board-certified dermatologist in New Braunfels, TX.
She earned the title of Diplomate Fellow under the Society of Dermatology PAs (SDPA). The SDPA Fellowship Program represents the standard in dermatology physician assistant education, allowing graduates to demonstrate that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide exceptional patient care in dermatology.
Brianna has been practicing dermatology for over nine years. She is passionate about patient education and preventative medicine, focusing on helping her patients to understand their health and skin care needs. She advocates for skin cancer prevention and takes the time to address her patient's questions and concerns.
Due to personal experiences, Brianna takes a special interest in auto-immune conditions, such as psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. Whether treating complex auto-immune diseases, or more common skin conditions such as acne or eczema, she has a very thorough and proactive approach to help her patients reach their maximum quality of life!
When Brianna is not at the clinic, she enjoys spending time with her husband and teenage daughter. Growing up in a military family, she frequently moved as a child and found a love for traveling. Her artistic hobbies include painting, crafting, and epoxy resin. Brianna lives in New Braunfels, Texas, and is excited to continue serving her local community.
Eva Hinojosa, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Eva was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and moved to the Rio Grande Valley with her family at age 10. She graduated cum laude from St. Edwards University in Austin with a Bachelor’s in Biology in 2017. Eva received several academic scholarships throughout her academic career and maintained a position on the Dean’s List. After college, she spent her first postgraduate year working in the Emergency department and volunteering at rural clinics in Mexico and Peru. Eva then attained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley. She is bilingual and motivated to help the Corpus Christi community in their skin needs. Eva’s interest in helping the community and passion for overall skin care is what drove her to pursue a field in dermatology; her interest was further motivated during her clinical rotations. Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Eva specialized in Internal Medicine in Mcallen, Texas. She is passionate about providing evidence-based care and enjoys staying up to date with new techniques and products out in the market. She prioritizes the importance of patient education and preventative medicine.
Eva received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Dr. Tejas Desai, DO. She practices in the areas of general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Eva is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her free time, Eva enjoys exercising, spending time with her loved ones, and traveling.
“I am so blessed to have found this practice! The front desk staff was polite and friendly. The visit with the medical staff was prompt and professional. I felt heard without a doubt! I finally got answers to my skin issues. Thank you!!”
Elizabeth Finsness, or “Liza”, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Dallas, TX.
She graduated from University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She competed on UGA’s NCAA Equestrian team where she was named All-American four years, obtaining a National Championship and two SEC Championship titles. She earned her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Kentucky. Liza began her dermatology career in south Florida where she practiced general and surgical dermatology for 2 years before moving to Texas. She has since earned the title of Diplomate Fellow as a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.
Being a native Floridian, Liza recognizes the importance of skin care and prevention of sun-related ailments. She is passionate about patient education and preventative medicine. She is well versed in medical dermatology as well as surgical dermatology. In her free time, she enjoys riding horses, traveling, exercise, and spending time with family and friends
“I am so blessed to have found this practice! The front desk staff was polite and friendly. The visit with the medical staff was prompt and professional. I felt heard without a doubt! I finally got answers to my skin issues. Thank you!!”
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