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2024 Boofest
San Antonio, TX - Gonzaba Medical Group presented Boofest, a free senior halloween dance with live music. Thank you to everyone who dressed up and spent the day celebrating BooFest with us, Gonzaba Medical Group sends a sincere thank you! We enjoyed seeing everyone’s amazing costumes, listening to...
Senior Spotlight: Maria Shines as We Celebrate Seniors Month
Maria tells us that she has always lived by two important pillars– being thankful and giving back to her community. In her hometown of Nicaragua, Maria was a doctor and she would volunteer her time to give educational talks in low-income areas. When she became a Gonzaba patient, she immediately...
Glaucoma: Everything You Need to Know
A Guide to Glaucoma Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness for people 60 years and older, but with early diagnosis and treatment, it can be preventable. At Gonzaba Medical Group, we specialize in senior care and believe it is important to bring awareness of conditions such as glaucoma. Here...
How Strong 65 Can Impact Your Health
STRONG65, through Gonzaba Medical Group, is a free senior health care program designed by Dr. Bill Gonzaba that promotes healthy lifestyles and fitness to seniors all over the San Antonio area. Those who sign up for the program can participate in events and activities such as: Farmers Markets...
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Hematologist
Finding out you need to see a hematologist can be stressful. Most people think of cancer when they hear the word hematologist, but a hematologist actually can help people with various blood disorders. Choosing a hematologist is a personal decision, and it is essential to select one that is right...
Primary Care: Why It Is So Important
Primary care professionals serve on the front lines of healthcare. In many circumstances, they are the first point of contact in the healthcare system and are usually the first to see depression, early signs of cancer or chronic disease, and other health concerns. They ensure that patients get the...
Heat Awareness Tips
Did you know that in the last ten years, extreme heat has killed more people than any other weather condition? As summer approaches and temperatures rise, it is important to be informed about the dangers of heat. Texas summers are hot, and temperatures can reach dangerous levels. Heat-related...
Self-Care and Wellness for Men
Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health. Despite it being a very simple concept in theory, it is often overlooked. Self-care is imperative to maintaining a good mood, handling anxiety, and reducing stress. Therefore, self-care...
New Northwest Medical Center Showcases 5-Star Care from Gonzaba Medical Group
For nearly 60 years, Dr. Bill Gonzaba has been a central figure in positively changing the way family practice medicine is delivered in San Antonio. In May 2018, that spirit of transformation in creating the healthcare model of the future arrives in western Bexar County with the grand opening of...
5 Ways to Help Alleviate and Prevent Arthritis
Arthritis is a widespread diagnosis with more than 3 million cases reported in the United States every year. There are many different types of arthritis that one can suffer from, all of which are related. Arthritis is characterized by inflammation of the joints which causes pain and stiffness in...
6 Benefits of Physical Therapy
There are many different reasons that your primary care physician might refer you to a physical therapist, just like there are many types of physical therapy. There are therapists that specialize in certain areas like geriatrics, cardiovascular, vestibular therapy, and many others. Seeing a...
6 Tips to Manage Stress
Every year in April we observe Stress Awareness Month. A month that is dedicated to revealing the complications that are associated with stress and healthy ways to manage it. There are times when our lives become stressful- it is something that is unavoidable, and it feels as though a huge weight...
Lam Le, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT
Dr. Lam Le is a physical therapist focused on treating a variety of conditions, to include musculoskeletal, spinal conditions, and other chronic pain states. Dr. Le was born and raised in Wichita Falls, TX. He graduated from Midwestern State University with a Bachelor Degree in Radiologic Sciences...
Hung, “Amara” Ya-Wen, DAcCHM
Dr. Ya-Wen “Amara” Hung was born and raised in Taiwan, a small island rich in culture, history, and advanced technology. It made it a fascinating place to grow up. Dr. Hung, a previous professor in Taiwan, taught marketing and business for almost 20 years, before moving to San Antonio, where she...