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      CommuniCare Health Centers is a full-service primary healthcare system offering pediatric medicine, family medicine, senior care, women's health, podiatry, dental, behavioral health, after-hour urgent care, optometry and optical services, minor surgery clinic and fitness and wellness services in Bexar and Hays counties. We deliver our care through five (5) clinic locations utilizing integrative primary care practice, highly trained healthcare providers, state of the art diagnostic equipment, and electronic health records.

      Not all services are offered at all locations, so make sure you confirm that the service you are seeking is available at the location nearest you.
  • Services
    • Family Medicine
      • CommuniCare Health Centers provides patients with primary and preventive health care services to improve health and well-being. Our Family Medicine clinics see patients of all ages, from infants to senior citizens.

        We provide patients with the following services in our Family Medicine Clinics:

        • Acute care for children and adults
        • Chronic Disease Management
        • Well-Child Visits
        • Immunizations
        • Family Planning
        • Preventative Health Care (physicals & annual exams)
        • Health Education
      Women's Health
      • The Women's Health Program at CommuniCare Health Centers provides women of all ages with access to the care and information they need to make informed decisions regarding their own physical health.

        We provide women with the following services in our Women's Health Program:

          General Women's Care:
        • Family Planning
        • Pre-Pregnancy Counseling
        • Free Pregnancy Testing
        • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
          Counseling & Treatment
        • Well-Woman Care (Annual Physical)
        • Gynecological Problems
          Obstetric Care:
        • Prenatal Orientation/Education
        • Prenatal Classes
        • Comenzando Bien Program
        • Deliveries
        • Post-Partum Education
          Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening:
        • Clinical Breast Exam
        • Diagnostic Services
        • Patient Navigation Services
        • Screening Mammograms
        • Pap Smears
        • Case Management
      Pediatrics
      • CommuniCare Health Centers provides Pediatric Care to help children live healthy and be healthy. CommuniCare provides care for pediatric acute and chronic illnesses and preventive care, including well-child exams.

        We offer children the following services in our Pediatric Program:

        • Immunizations
        • Well-Child Visits
        • Acute Care
        • Chronic Disease Management (i.e. asthma, diabetes, etc.)
        • Health Education
        • Individual and Family Counseling
        • Preventive Health Care Programs
      Senior Care
      • CommuniCare Health Centers is dedicated to providing high quality care for adult and geriatric patients. Physicians in this department focus on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of adult diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and other chronic illnesses. Our physicians are trained to address and manage the unique health needs of our adult and geriatric population. Our Senior Care services:

        • Acute care for geriatric patients
        • Chronic disease management
        • Preventative Health Care (physicals & annual exams)
      Podiatry
      • CommuniCare Health Centers has a full-time Podiatrist whose scope of services includes:

        • Identifying the high risk diabetic foot with annual comprehensive diabetic foot exams
        • Reducing the risk of lower extremity amputation through education and diabetic footwear
        • Treatment for painful ingrown or infected nails, other nail and skin infections such as warts and athlete's foot
        • Debridement of painful nails, corns and calluses
        • Certified wound specialist for evaluation and management of diabetic neuropathic ulcerations, ulcers caused by pressure, and vascular ulcerations caused by poor arterial or venous flow
        • Pediatric gait and musculoskeletal evaluations
        • Treatment for minor trauma including sprains and strains, heel pain, and musculoskeletal deformities such as bunions and hammertoes
      Minor Surgery Clinic
      • Minor surgery refers to surgical procedures that do not require a general anesthetic and many conditions can be treated quickly and easily in this clinic. All of the minor surgical procedures are performed under local anesthetic. The clinic is offered every Thursday from 8:00 am to 11:30 am at our West Campus location.

        Appointments to the Minor Surgery Clinic are only given to members that are referred internally by any of our primary care provider within our healthcare system. The following are procedures that we perform in the clinic:

        • Excision of skin lesions
        • Excision of soft tissue mass
        • Repair of lacerations
        • Removal of foreign bodies
        • Toe nail removal
        • Lesions Dessication
        • Cyrosurgery
      Dental
      • CommuniCare Health Centers provides comprehensive dental care for children and adults. We provide preventive care in order to help our patients maintain a healthy mouth, as well as comprehensive restorative care to treat existing dental problems. Our dental staff not only treats dental disease, but also educates our patients on the importance of good oral hygiene and proper diet so that future dental problems may be prevented.

        We provide patients with the following services in our Dental Program:

        • Pediatric Dentistry
        • Exams
        • Cleanings
        • Sealants
        • Fillings
        • Root Canals
        • Extractions
        • Crowns
        • Bridges
        • Dentures and Partials
      Behavioral Health
      • CommuniCare Health Services' Behavioral Health staff includes licensed professional counselors, social workers, and psychiatrists. We provide psychotherapeutic counseling, and psychiatric services to individuals (adults and children), couples, families and/or groups.

        The scope of the services that are offered is limited to patients that can be assisted by brief out-patient psychiatric and counseling treatment. The services we provide include psychosocial assessments, psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy and medication treatment and management.

        We offer patients the following services in our Behavioral Health Program:

        • Individual psychotherapy
        • Family Counseling
        • Marriage Counseling
        • Group Therapy
        • Diagnostic Assessment
        • Medication Management
      After Hour Urgent Care
      • CommuniCare Health Centers offers After-hours Urgent Care services at our San Antonio West and Northwest Campuses to help our patients avoid costly trips to the emergency room for minor ailments. This service is offered Monday through Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm. Patients will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis; therefore, no appointments will be necessary. Private Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid are accepted and all other patients will pay a $55 flat fee for services rendered. Treatment will be limited to:

          Respiratory Conditions:
        • Colds
        • Flu
        • Coughs
        • Sinus Infections
        • Strep Throat
        • Bronchitis
        • Sore Throats
        • Allergies
          Digestive and Urinary:
        • Nausea
        • Vomiting
        • Diarrhea
        • Urinary Tract Infections
        • Bladder Infections
          Head, Ear and Eye:
        • Earaches
        • Ear Infections
        • Pinkeye
        • Styes
          Skin, Hair and Nail:
        • Minor Skin Infections and Rashes
        • Poison Ivy
        • Insect Bites
        • Sunburns
        • Warts

          Others:
        • Sexually Transmitted Diseases
      Optometry
      • The eye and vision care clinic is operated by University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) Eye Institute. The clinic offer comprehensive eye exams for adults and children of all ages. The staff of professional doctors includes both optometrists and ophthalmologists who are recognized leaders in their perspective fields. We incorporate traditional patient care with modern clinical technology. Along with some of the most technologically advanced equipment for diagnosing eye disease, we also have an on-site gallery of eye glasses to choose from. UIW Eye Institute understands that vision is a basic sense and one of the most precious resources to the human body.

        Optometry and Optical services are offered at the following CommuniCare locations:


        To schedule an eye appointment at the CommuniCare - San Antonio East Campus Eye clinic, please call (210) 233-7190 and at the CommuniCare - Kyle Campus Eye clinic, please call (512) 268-8949.

      Fitness Center
      • CommuniCare Fitness Center is designed to help people of all ages and levels of fitness achieve their health and wellness goals comfortably and safely. Our facility offer hydraulic resistance circuit training equipment, free-weights, and group exercise area. The center is located in our San Antonio West Campus and offers the following fitness options for our members:


        1. Highly personalized approach to health and wellness with individual fitness assessments, available nutritional counseling and personal training

        2. On-site personal training for individuals or groups, delivered by nationally certified personal trainer.

        3. Strength training, youth programs and group classes in popular and effective forms of exercise

        4. Comfortable, safe and supportive environment, especially for those with chronic health conditions

        5. Full spectrum of health awareness programming for the community conducted by the health and wellness experts.
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Dental Providers

Below is a listing of CommuniCare Dental Providers.

San Antonio - West Campus

Chris Carabin, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1993;
BS in Biology, St. Mary's University, 1989
Special Interest: Professional interests include being a firm believer in preventive and conservative dentistry by working closely with patients to promote daily attention to dental health and healthy teeth and gums. This largely includes, but is not limited to, restorative dentistry with a focus on the overall effects of dental health on the whole person.
From: San Antonio, TX
Lourdes E. Comas, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College: Doctor of dental surgery, School of dentistry, University of Puerto Rico, 1994
B.S. in Biology, Catholic University of Puerto Rico, 1989
Hobbies: Traveling and reading
From: Ponce, Puerto Rico
John C. Guidry, DDS, MS
Specialty: General Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Clinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, 1987;
MS Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2004;
BS Biology, University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1985
Certification: Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Special Interest: Comprehensive dental care for Adults
Hobby: Photography
From: Lafayette, LA
Amber Hoedebecke, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, 2011;
B.A. in Sociology & Hispanic Studies , Rice University, 2007
Certification: Level 1: Minimal Sedation Permit, Nitrous Oxide Permit, First Dental Home Certification
Special interest: Providing comprehensive dental care for children and adults
Hobbies: Traveling, Baking, Exercising
From: San Antonio, Texas
Angelica M. Lozano, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Texas Dental Branch-Houston, 2006;
BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Boston University, 1994
Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, baking, photography, traveling, and CrossFit!
From: Brownsville, TX
Violetta M. Roller, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio 2004;
BS in Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2000
Certification: Level I Sedation, Nitrous Oxide
Hobbies: having fun with my kids
From: Carrizo Springs, TX
Diana Y. Martinez
Specialty: Dental Hygienist
Clinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Registered Dental Hygienist, University of Texas,
Health Since Center at San Antonio, 2004.
Certification: Sealants, Nitrous Oxide
Special interest: Work for low income families, patients with cancer and children with HIV
Hobbies: Love base ball, spend time with family and 10 month old dog.
From: Guadalajara Jal, Mexico. Reside in San Antonio, TX since 1993
Sandra Salazar-Mendoza, RDH, BS
Specialty: Dental Hygienist
Clinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene, University of Texas Health Science Center
Hobbies: I Love My San Antonio Spurs, enjoy an afternoon of golf and enjoy family time.
From: Born in San Antonio but raised in Hondo, Texas
Hilda Garcia, RDH
Specialty: Dental Hygienist
Clinic locations: West and East Campuses
Degree and College: Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, Coastal Bend College in Beeville, 2012
Certification: Sealant, CPR
Special Interest: Counseling and motivating patients to achieve optimal oral health
From: San Antonio, TX

San Antonio - East Campus

Birgit L. Carlson, D.D.S.
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, Baylor College of Dentistry, 1984;
B.S. Biology, Trinity University, 1977
Special Interest: Removable Prosthetics (Geriatrics)
Hobbies: Spending time with my four children and gardening
From: Born in Bremen, Germany; spend most of my life in San Antonio
Lourdes E. Comas, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College: Doctor of dental surgery, School of dentistry, University of Puerto Rico, 1994
B.S. in Biology, Catholic University of Puerto Rico, 1989
Hobbies: Traveling and reading
From: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Angelica M. Lozano, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Texas Dental Branch-Houston, 2006;
BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Boston University, 1994
Hobbies: Gardening, cooking, baking, photography, traveling, and CrossFit!
From: Brownsville, TX
Heather Williamson, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery from University of Texas
Health Science Center San Antonio, 2009;
Bachelor's Degree from University of Texas - Pan American, 2006
Hobby: Music
From: Edinburg, TX
Carly M. Tovar, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: St Mary's University BS Biochemistry 2002; Baylor College of Dentistry DDS 2011
Certification: Level 1 sedation and nitrous oxide
Special Interest: Education
Hobbies: Exercising, running, doing outdoor activities, cooking, volunteering and spending time with family and friends
From: San Antonio, TX
Christina Meiners, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, D.D.S., 2010
University of Texas at San Antonio, Bacherlor of Science in Biology, 2006
Certification: Nitrous Certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified, Oral Conscious Sedation
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, and I love to travel :)
From: Weslaco, TX
Violetta M. Roller, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of Texas
Health Science Center at San Antonio 2004;
BS in Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio, 2000
Certification: Level I Sedation, Nitrous Oxide
Hobbies: having fun with my kids
From: Carrizo Springs, TX
Christine Z. Morin, RDH
Specialty: Dental Hygienist
Clinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: Associate of Applied Science,
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1992
Certification: Sealant, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, CPR
Hobbies: Reading, going to the beach.
From: San Antonio, TX

Kyle Campus

Manuel Martinez, DDS
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic location: Kyle
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Surgery, Creighton University, 2009;
Bachelor of Science, University of Dallas, 1999
Certification: Nitrous Sedation and Level 1 sedation, Mini Dental Implants
Hobbies: Gardening, woodworking and spending time with family.
From: Owasso, OK
Siva Sethuraman, DMD
Specialty: General Dentistry
Clinic location: Kyle campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
Bachelor of Science Degree, University of Michigan, 2003
Certification: ADA Certified of National Board Dental Examinations
Special interest: Comprehensive Dentistry
From: Troy, Michigan
Parisah Troy, RDH
Specialty: Dental Hygienist
Clinic location: Kyle campus
Degree and College: Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts, University of Texas at Austin, 2005
Certification: Sealant, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring, CPR
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities
From: San Antonio, TX


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