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Diabetes and Endocrinology

Trust the expert endocrinologists at University Health in San Antonio for the care you need to feel your best and enjoy life.

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For more information, call Texas Diabetes Institute at 210-358-7500.

San Antonio Endocrinologists

Your primary care provider may treat your endocrine system condition or recommend you see an endocrinologist for specialized care. University Health endocrinologists are some of the best in the nation, and treat pediatric endocrinology conditions as well. 

Endocrinologists treat conditions affecting your body’s hormone-producing glands such as:

  • Adrenals
  • Hypothalamus
  • Pancreas
  • Parathyroid
  • Pituitary
  • Reproductive
  • Thyroid

Endocrine disorders—like diabetes—indicate your glands or organs are not functioning normally. Find a wide range of hormone-related conditions we treat that affect your energy, growth, metabolism and sleep.

Complete, High-Quality Diabetes Care AHA 2024 Get with the Guidelines Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes

Take advantage of America’s largest and most comprehensive center dedicated to the prevention and treatment of diabetes, the Texas Diabetes Institute, right here in San Antonio. Get all the care you need in one location. The center provides unsurpassed diabetes care for all types of diabetes.

Our team received the 2024 Gold Plus Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll as part of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With the Guidelines® Stroke program. This means if you or a loved one has Type 2 diabetes and come to University Hospital with a stroke, you'll get the highest level of evidence-based care from our doctors.

Guidance and Tools to Lower Your A1C

Protect your health with A1C testing according to your doctor’s recommendation. Your A1C shows your average blood glucose (sugar) level over a two to three-month period and is a crucial part of your care. Your skilled care team at University Health has superior knowledge and training to help you reach and maintain your A1C goal.

 


Respected Diabetes Care Team

Our expert care team includes endocrinology specialists using their advanced medical knowledge to help you manage your lifestyle effectively and treat your diabetes. 

When you need treatment for diabetes complications affecting other parts of your body, rely on our team of specialists working together to treat you. You’ll find specialized care for your eyes, feet, kidneys, heart, limbs and nervous system at the Institute and in University Health outpatient clinics.

Diabetes & Endocrine Services

You may need testing, diagnosis and evaluation for symptoms of an endocrinology condition or diabetes. Rest assured your care team will provide accurate services and simple explanations of your results.

Count on your endocrinology care team to put together a personalized care plan for treatment of your type of diabetes or your endocrine condition. Your care plan will follow your needs and wishes. You’ll appreciate the compassionate, friendly professionals who will help you live well with diabetes.

Recognized Diabetes Education Programs

Expect outstanding diabetes care and education from our American Diabetes Association certified diabetes educator and registered dietitians. Education is one of the most powerful weapons against diabetes. Join a diabetes education class focusing on improving your health and reducing complications and secondary health conditions from diabetes.

To promote diabetes prevention and education, the Texas Diabetes Institute includes a teaching kitchen, auditorium and fitness center. Classes offer exercise, tools for self-management and cooking programs. We encourage you to enroll in a class to learn how to care for yourself and your type of diabetes.

Preventing Diabetes and Enhancing Health

Access preventive diabetes care through University Health. Identify whether you have risk factors and signs of diabetes. Nearly 2.3 million Texans, including many San Antonians, have diabetes and even more go undiagnosed. Part of our mission is to prevent diabetes in our community and manage it at the Texas Diabetes Institute.

Life-Saving Research

You’ll have access to some of the best treatment options because of our involvement in research. Prominent researchers at the center are at the forefront of drug development to treat diabetes and find a cure. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with diabetes, their families and our community.

Take part in research that is trying to unlock the mysteries of diabetes. Researchers at the Texas Diabetes Institute have the desire, talents, special skills and technologies to meet the challenge.

Fitness Center

As a University Health patient, you have access to the Fitness Center at Texas Diabetes Institute and free exercise programs with a provider referral. Talk with your doctor about joining today!

Diabetes Patient Story

Locations
  1. Texas Diabetes Institute
    701 S. Zarzamora Street
    San Antonio,TX 78207
    210-358-7000
Doctors
  1. Aruna Venkatesh, MD
    Aruna Venkatesh, MD
    Endocrinology
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  2. Libia Vasquez, MD
    Libia Vasquez, MD
    Endocrinology
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  3. Marzieh Salehi, MD
    Marzieh Salehi, MD
    Endocrinology
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