At University Health, a team of health care professionals works together to help you and your family stay healthy.
Your Primary Care Team
Your doctor works with a full care team focused on your primary care. Your team may include:
- Nurse practitioners
- Medical assistants
- Registered nurses
- Licensed vocational nurses
- Pharmacists
When to See a Primary Care Provider
Our primary care providers diagnose and treat many common and long-term health conditions, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
We also offer pediatric primary care services for children and teens.
Services and Support
You can see your primary care provider for services like:
- Immunizations and vaccinations
- Routine health screenings
- Texas Health Steps
- Well-child checkups
- Annual wellness visits
- Physicals for kids and adults
- Education (nutrition, etc.)
- Referrals to specialty care, behavioral health, etc.
Primary Care at School-Based Health Centers
University Health school-based health centers make it easier for adults and children to get primary care close to home. You do not need to have a primary care doctor already.
These health centers are located in five San Antonio and Bexar County school districts. They are open year-round for the whole community.
You can visit a school-based health center for many primary care needs. These include checkups, vaccines, physicals, health screenings and care for common illnesses or ongoing health concerns.
Specialty and Connected Care
If you need specialty care, your primary care provider can refer you to specialists across University Health and help plan your treatment.
Specialty services include:
- Adult and pediatric psychiatry
- Cardiology
- Developmental pediatrics
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Pain management
- Pediatric endocrinology
- Rheumatology
- Sleep medicine
- Skin care
- Wound care
After-Hours and Urgent Care Options
If you have medical questions after hours or need help deciding where to go for care, call NurseLink at 210-358-3000. Nurses are available 24/7 to give medical advice and help guide you to the right care.
If you need care and cannot see your primary care provider, visit one of our five ExpressMed urgent care clinics.
We offer urgent care at the following:
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
