South Texas Cardiology Institute- Metropolitan Gateway

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The Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio has opened an additional location at 5510 B Presidio Pkwy, Ste. 2211, San Antonio, TX 78249, in the medical office building behind Methodist Hospital | Landmark.

The opening of this clinic expands access to cardiovascular care within the region, increasing its footprint of exceptional patient-centered care offered by world-class providers.

Learn more: cardiologyclinic.org

Exciting news for our patients in the Live Oak Area! Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio - Northeast is moving and expanding to a brand-new space! Effective Monday, May 6, 2024, we will be located at 12500 Judson Rd, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78233, in Methodist Medical Plaza II. This new office is only 0.6 miles from our current location on Toepperwein Road. We can't wait to serve our patients in our new space!

Methodist Physicians is proud to introduce Dr. Nessa Miller and our new outpatient practice, Methodist Physicians Vascular Specialists. We provide the highest level of vascular surgery care for our patients and are committed to providing San Antonio and South Texas with comprehensive and coordinated vascular care with our compassionate approach and commitment to minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Miller specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases developing in the arteries and veins, which comprise the vascular system. She rapidly repairs damaged blood vessels and arteries using advanced treatments.

Learn more about the practice and Dr. Miller here: https://methodistphysicianpractices.com/locations/vascular-specialists/

It's been a busy month at CCSA with new providers joining us! Joining the team this month are General Cardiologist Taylor Triana, MD; Interventional Cardiologist Adesola Adenegan, MD; and Electrophysiologist Carlos Abel Morales-Mangual, MD. Visit www.CardiologyClinic.org to learn more about them and set up an appointment!

Dr. Joanna Rock with Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio has developed a passion for helping women take control of their Cardiovascular health. She says, “studies have shown that women have far worse outcomes than men when it comes to Cardiovascular disease, we need to find out why and adjust how we provide care to women.” Learn more about her here: https://sahealth.com/physicians/profile/Joanna-Rock-DO

Texas native Dr. Mark Garcia loves the complexity of his pediatric Hematology/Oncology cases and the relationships he forms with his patients and families. “I can see how my work really matters in the world,” he says. “I connect with the patients and their families, work with a fantastic care team to determine the best and often creative solution, and then we all work together to give these children a fighting chance.” Learn more about him here: https://sahealth.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Mark-Garcia-MD

“There are few fields in medicine that truly make sense logically to me,” Dr. Joseph Wu said. “But in electrophysiology we treat the heart the same as we would a broken electrical circuit, and this is very satisfying to me.” Learn more about him here: https://methodistphysicianpractices.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Joseph-Wu-MD

“I’ve always been fascinated by the brain and puzzle-solving, and it’s exciting to be in such a rapidly evolving field,” Dr. Ndi Geh, Neurosurgeon, says. Dr. Geh specializes in treating complex neurovascular lesions such as intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and arteriovenous fistulas of the brain and spine. He also treats acute strokes, carotid stenosis, brain and spinal tumors, and degenerative spinal disorders. Learn more about him and set up an appointment: https://methodistphysicianpractices.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Ndi-Geh-MD

After originally graduating from Trinity University with a degree in Psychology, NP Lisa Fitzgerald found herself interested in a career that would help people through the lens of science. She thought a career in nursing would provide her with the opportunity to care for, advocate, educate and support people through their health journey. She now joins the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Team at Methodist Transplant Institute in the Medical Center.

Learn more about her: https://sahealth.com/physicians/profile/Lisa-Fitzgerald-APRN-FNP-C-NP-C

Starting August 1, our Alamo Heights and Stone Oak primary care and internal medicine locations have been combined into ONE practice: iMED Healthcare Associates.

The two locations of the practice formerly known as San Antonio Medical Associates (SAMA) are now part of iMED, our well-established internal medicine practice in Stone Oak. With this transition, Dr. Patrick Pierre, Dr. Miriam Warren, NP Samuel Lucio, and all of their staff are now part of the iMED family.

All three locations, shown below, now have the same phone number of 210.404.0000. Learn more about the practice and our providers here: https://methodistphysicianpractices.com/locations/imed-healthcare-associates/

After an honorable discharge from the United States Navy, CNP Wendy Henninger moved to Texas to start her studies and nursing career. "I never thought I would enjoy the field of oncology so much, but it has been the most rewarding specialty I have worked in," she says. Learn more: https://sahealth.com/physicians/profile/Wendy-Henninger-APRN-DNP

Ashley Mott, PA-C's family experiences led her to the oncology field. Her father is a prostate cancer survivor and her grandmother had lung cancer. "I distinctly remember the difference doctors and nurses made in my grandmother's life – not just on the medical side but by taking the time to explain things and make her less scared," she says. "I've carried that with me and strive to provider my patients the same type of care." Learn more about our her here: https://sahealth.com/physicians/profile/Ashley-N-Mott-PA-C

Nikki Rose A Angeles, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC -- our newest provider for CCSA Northeast and New Braunfels locations -- believes in a patient-centered approach. She takes the time to listen to what her patients want and need in their lives, and collaborates with them to determine the best care plan to get them to a healthy life. Learn more about here here: https://methodistphysicianpractices.com/physicians/profile/Nikki-Rose-A-Angeles-APRN-DNP

"Cancer doesn't discriminate," FNP Diana Velez says. "It will affect everyone in some way – either personally or to someone you know. So I want to be there to help." Please help us in welcoming Diana Velez, FNP-BC, RN, OCN to the team at Sarah Cannon Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at Methodist Hospital! Read more about her here: https://sahealth.com/physicians/profile/Diana-Velez

For NP Plucheck, working with children was always part of his life plan. In a high school baseball team visit to a children’s hospital, what he remembered the most was the oncology floor. “In addition to seeing great things like window washers dressed up like superheroes, I saw kids my age battling for their lives,” NP Plucheck says. “It really stuck with me.” He now has joined the Sarah Cannon Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program at Methodist Children’s Hospital. Learn more about him here: https://sahealth.com/physicians/profile/Luke-Plucheck-ARNP

Please help us in welcoming Dr. Zaid Altheeb to the Methodist Physicians family! Dr. Altheeb is currently accepting new patients at the Metropolitan Second Floor and City Base locations of RiverCity CardioVascular. Learn more about him here: https://methodistphysicianpractices.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Zaid-Altheeb-MD

We're excited to inform you about changes coming soon! On August 1, both our Alamo Heights and Stone Oak locations of Methodist Physicians San Antonio Medical Associates will become additional locations of Methodist Physicians iMED Healthcare Associates (iMED). As iMED is a sister primary care practice of SAMA, this transition will allow us to streamline operations and provide even better service to our patients!

As the true heart of healthcare, we want to honor our nurses for all they do. No words can sum up our appreciation and gratitude for being such a blessing in our patients' lives, so we will just say THANK YOU.

May is Stroke Awareness Month. The sooner you seek treatment for a stroke, the better chances of minimizing its prolonged effects. Can you spot a stroke? See "BE FAST" below to learn more. If you believe someone you know is experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately. Take our Stroke Health Risk Assessment to see if you are at risk: https://sahealth.com/specialties/stroke

Need an appointment with a cardiologist outside of "normal" business hours? Methodist Physicians RiverCity CardioVascular is now offering Saturday clinics at our Metropolitan, Westover Hills and Barlite locations. Visit their webpage and call today for an appointment.
https://methodistphysicianpractices.com/locations/rivercity-cardiovascular/

THANK YOU for all that you do and all those you care for.

Raised in Laredo, Texas, Dr. Andrew Unzeitig comes from a large family of physicians in South Texas. He chose to specialize in Vascular Surgery because he enjoys "operating all over the body versus one specific area, using both open surgery and minimally invasive endovascular techniques".

Dr. Unzeitig is a bilingual, board certified vascular surgeon who has joined the Methodist Heart and Lung Institute Vascular Center in San Antonio, Texas. He is also the Medical Director for Vascular Services at Methodist Hospital. Learn more about him here: https://sahealth.com/physicians/profile/Dr-Andrew-Unzeitig-MD