As a geriatrician in San Antonio, Dr. Hector Guerra Garofalo is trained to care for aging adults, who often require specialized treatment plans or procedures.
Dr. Hector Guerra Garofalo graduated from Other in 2004.
Dr. Guerra Garofalo has one office in Texas where he specializes in Geriatrics, Palliative Care and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Guerra Garofalo works with one doctor, Dr. Sara Lopez-llado.
Dr. Guerra Garofalo is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Guerra Garofalo is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Guerra Garofalo specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Guerra Garofalo also can refer patients to specialists. For example, patients with serious gastrointestinal issues may be referred to a gastroenterologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatment options.
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Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Guerra Garofalo, but only those who participate in Medicare.