Medical Providers
Below is a listing of CommuniCare Medical Providers.
San Antonio - West Campus
Veronica Ahmadian, MD
Specialty: Pediatric MedicineClinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Pediatric Residency, Dayton Children's Hospital, 2011
Doctorate of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2008
Bachelors of Science in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Spanish, University of Memphis, 2003
Special Interest: Premature infants
Hobbies: Cooking, exercising and family
From: Memphis, TN
Patricia Juarez, MD
Specialty: Pediatric MedicineClinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Pediatric Residency, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2002;
Doctor of Medicine, University of Virginia Medical School, 1999;
BS in Biology and BA in Spanish, George Mason University, 1995
Certification: Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Certified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); Registered with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS); Certified in basic life support and pediatric advanced life support
Special Interest: Asthma, ADHD and promoting healthy living through diet and exercise
Hobbies: Swimming, Zumba and spending time with my husband and children
From: I was born in San Jose, Costa Rica and grew up in the suburbs of Washington D.C.
Celia Alviso RN PNP-BC
Specialty: Pediatric MedicineClinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2009
Certification: Board certified pediatric nurse practitioner; Member of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Special Interest: I thoroughly enjoy teaching parents about importance of preventative care and working with families and their children with asthma
Hobbies: Enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and water sports. Most importantly anything to do with spending time with family and friends.
From: Raised in the panhandle of Texas in a small town called Pampa, TX
John Nguyen, MD
Specialties: Obstetrics and GynecologyClinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 1998
BS Biology, University of North Texas (Denton, TX), 1993
Special Interests: Adolescent care
Hobbies: Hockey, Running, and Sports cards
From: Abilene, TX
Luis O. Morales, MD
Specialty: Obstetrics & GynecologyClinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College:OB/GYN Residency University of Puerto Rico, 1993;
Doctor of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, 1989
Certification: Fellow of American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology since 1995
Special Interest: High risk obstetrics and Gynecology surgery
From: Puerto Rico
Eleanor Gray, WHNP
Specialty: Women's HealthClinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College: BSN from UTHSCSA 1994, Womens health certification from Southwestern University in Dallas certification program in 1990.
Certification: Board certification in TEXAS State Board of Nurses since 1990
Hobbies: Horse back riding, swimming and still very good at these.
From: I am originally from San Antonio, Texas
Ignacio A. Chaves, MD
Specialty: Family medicine and General surgeryClinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: General Surgery, St Louis City Hospital, St Louis, MO, 1966
Doctor of medicine and surgery, University of St. Tomas, Philippines, 1960
Special Interest: Adult Medicine, Geriatrics, Minor Surgical Procedures
Hobby: Tennis
From: Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Sergio Rodriguez, FNP
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: West Campus
Degree and College: Master of Science Degree in Nursing, Texas A&M International University, 2009
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, Texas A&M International University, 2004
Certification: Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Special Interest: Adult Medicine
From: Laredo, Texas
Stacy Sanchez. MSN, FNP-BC
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: West Campus
Degree and College: MS Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2012
BS Nursing, New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM, 2002
Certification: ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner
Bridget Y. Thackeray, DO
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: D.O., University of North Texas, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1998
Certification: Board Certified Family Medicine
Special Interest: Women's health and geriatrics
Hobbies: Boating and cooking
From: Fountain Valley, CA
Arturo Menchaca, FNP
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2010
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2003
Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Special Interests: Diabetes and Disease Prevention.
Hobbies: Reading and Exercise.
From: Texas
Janie Reddy, FNP
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: West campus
Degree and College: MS Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2009
BS Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2005
Certification: ANCC, FNP-BC
Special Interests: All ages greater than 4
Hobbies: Reading and Outdoor activities.
From: San Antonio, TX
John C. Sorensen, DPM
Specialty: Podiatric MedicineClinic locations: West and East campuses
Degree and College: Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, BS Biology, Indiana University, 1988
Certification: Board qualified American Board of Podiatric Surgery Certified Wound Specialist
Special Interests: Diabetes and lower extremity amputation prevention; Wound care; and Sports medicine
Hobbies: Exercise and Fitness, basketball, skiing, swimming, and cooking
From: Philadelphia, PA
San Antonio - East Campus
Richard Switzer, MD, FAAP
Specialty: Pediatric MedicineClinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: Pediatric Residency, State University Health Science Center at Brooklyn, NY, 1992;
Doctorate of Medicine, Albany Medical College, 1989, BA Biology, University of Rochester, 1982.
Certification: Board Certified in General Pediatrics for nearly 20 years
Hobbies: Family, Singing, Eating, and Baseball
From: New York, New York
Rosa Montes, MD
Specialty: Family PracticeClinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: Family Practice Residency, Corpus Christi Family Practice Program, 2000
Doctor of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, 1974
Special Interest: Adult Medicine
Hobbies: Bowling , Zumba, Exercising and Dancing
From: Zapata, Texas
Marcia Moreira, MD
Specialty: Pediatric MedicineClinic locations: Northwest campus
Degree and College: Medical Doctor, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, University of Texas at Brownsville, 2003
Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Special Interest: PTSD in Children or Adolescents
Karen Spencer, FNP
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: MS Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 2010
BS Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, 1993
Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Special Interests: Women's Health and Rheumatology
Hobbies: Tennis, Golf, and Skiing
From: Born and raised in Uvalde, Texas
Kim M. Hinojosa RN, MSN, FNP-C
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: MSN-FNP, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 2010
BSN, St. Joseph's College, Standish, Maine, 1998
Certification: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners 2010
From: Bangor, Maine
Teresa Idoux, FNP
Specialty: Family PracticeClinic locations: East campus
Degree and College: Family Practice Residency, Corpus Christi Family Practice Program, 2000
Doctor of Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, 1974
Special Interests: Adult Medicine
Hobbies: Bowling , Zumba, Exercising and Dancing
From: Zapata, Texas
Luis O. Morales, MD
Specialty: Obstetrics & GynecologyClinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College:OB/GYN Residency University of Puerto Rico, 1993;
Doctor of Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, 1989
Certification: Fellow of American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology since 1995
Special Interest: High risk obstetrics and Gynecology surgery
From: Puerto Rico
Eleanor Gray, WHNP
Specialty: Women's HealthClinic locations: East and West campuses
Degree and College: BSN from UTHSCSA 1994, Womens health certification from Southwestern University in Dallas certification program in 1990.
Certification: Board certification in TEXAS State Board of Nurses since 1990
Hobbies: Horse back riding, swimming and still very good at these.
From: I am originally from San Antonio, Texas
John C. Sorensen, DPM
Specialty: Podiatric MedicineClinic locations: West and East campuses
Degree and College: Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine, California College of Podiatric Medicine, BS Biology, Indiana University, 1988
Certification: Board qualified American Board of Podiatric Surgery Certified Wound Specialist
Special Interests: Diabetes and lower extremity amputation prevention; Wound care; and Sports medicine
Hobbies: Exercise and Fitness, basketball, skiing, swimming, and cooking
From: Philadelphia, PA
San Antonio - Northwest Campus
Sharon Fernandez, MD
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: Northwest campus
Degree and College: Doctorate of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1993
Certification: Board Certified Family Medicine
Special Interest: Women's Health
Hobby: Tennis
From: San Antonio, TX
Amy McClellan, FNP - CAANP
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: Northwest campus
Degree and College: Master of Science in Nursing, Texas Tech University, 2009;
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, West Texas A&M University, 1997;
Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Texas Lutheran College 1995
Special Interest: Women's Health
Hobby: Travel
From: Amarillo, TX
Carmen Garza, MD
Specialty: Pediatric MedicineClinic locations: Northwest campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine Degree, Texas Tech University School of Medicine, 1985
Bachelor Degree in Biology, St. Mary's University, 1980
Certification: Board Certified in Pediatrics
Special Interest: Women's Health
From: San Antonio, Texas
San Marcos Campus
Melinda Holliday, MD
Specialty: Pediatric MedicineClinic locations: San Marcos campus
Degree and College: Pediatric Residency, Beth Israel Medical Center/Long Island College Hospital, 2004; Doctor of Medicine, New York Medical College, 2001
Special Interest: Adolescent Medicine
Hobbies: Yoga and Running
From: Las Vegas, NV
Lacy Rainey, FNP
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: San Marcos campus
Degree and College: MS Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2010
BS Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2005
MS Biotechnology, University of Texas at San Antonio, 1998
BS Biology, Morehouse College, 1993
Certification: American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Hobbies: Coaching Youth Sports
From: Schertz, TX
Kyle Campus
Theresa S. Velasquez, MD
Specialty: Pediatric MedicineClinic locations: Kyle campus
Degree and College: Pediatric Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1998
Doctorate of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, 1995
BS Biology, University of Illinois - Champaign, 1986
Special Interests: Child Advocacy and Special Health Care Needs.
Hobbies: Gardening and reading.
From: Born in Georgetown, Texas. Raised in Round Lake, Illinois. Go Bears!
Shannon Dougrey, PNP
Specialty: PediatricsClinic locations: Kyle campus
Degree and College: BSN from Baylor University, MSN from University Health Science Center at San Antonio
Certification: BSN from Baylor University, MSN from University Health Science Center at San Antonio
Special interest: I've always focused on pediatrics, prior to coming to Communicare I worked often with children with special needs including both autism and Down Syndrome.
Hobbies: In my spare time I love to practice child and family photography. I've been taking pictures for over 10 years now. I also enjoy spending time with family, my pup, and gardening.
Lisa DeBoer, FNP
Specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerClinic locations: Kyle campus
Degree and College: Advanced Degree in Nursing (RN) from Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City , Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
Master of Science with Specializing in Family Nurse Practitioner from University of South Dakota, Brookings, South Dakota.
Certification: American Nursing Credentialing Center
Special Interest: I am passionate diabetes and obesity. This has become an epidemic which lead me to my research project in school researching what works and myths about obesity. I have spent most of my nursing career working 2 jobs in different areas of nursing , to learn as much as I can about the different disease processes. Specialized as RN in post critical care, cardiology, nephrology, and emergency medicine.
Hobbies: Photography, 4 wheeling, horseback riding, and I am a avid swim mom.
From: I was born in California, but have spent most of my life in Sioux City , Iowa.
Hector Vasquez, MD
Specialty: Family MedicineClinic locations: Kyle campus
Degree and College: Doctor of Medicine Degree, University of Nuevo Leon School of Medicine, 1970
Certification: Board Certified in Obstetrics Gynecology
Special interest: Women's Health





