Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Community Healthcare Provider in San Antonio
CentroMed was founded in 1971 as El Centro del Barrio, initially operating a counseling program for children and adolescents. Our organization emerged from the National Institutes of Mental Health-funded Mexican-American Mental Health Education Project, which aimed to increase culturally competent mental health services in San Antonio's underserved communities. After losing initial funding, we incorporated as a nonprofit in 1973 to secure independent operations. Over five decades, we have expanded into a comprehensive primary healthcare system with 27 ambulatory clinics and two fitness centers across Bexar and Comal Counties. Our team includes board-certified physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and specialists in pediatrics, family medicine, women's health, dental care, and behavioral health.We maintain federal Public Health Service deemed status for medical malpractice protection and receive funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Our leadership team brings decades of experience in healthcare administration, with multiple executives holding advanced degrees and board certifications. We serve over 120,000 patients annually through culturally responsive care models and community partnerships. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through accreditation by The Joint Commission and participation in national health initiatives. We maintain transparent operations through public notices, compliance programs, and community governance structures.
Services
Pediatrics
Women's Health
Family Medicine
Dental Care
Optometry
Podiatry
Pharmacy Services
Walk-in Clinic
Lab Work
Immunizations
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of experience serving South Texas communities
- Our team includes board-certified specialists in multiple disciplines
- We offer culturally competent care in English and Spanish
- We maintain federal malpractice protection through HRSA
- We operate 24/7 emergency services at select locations
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
Services
Pediatric Care
Our pediatric specialists provide comprehensive care for infants, children, and young adults. With multiple board-certified pediatricians and advanced practice clinicians, we offer routine checkups, immunizations, and specialized care. Our providers have extensive training from leading medical institutions and maintain current certifications in pediatric care.
Women's Health
We offer complete women's health services including prenatal care, gynecological exams, and family planning. Our OB/GYN specialists are board-certified and affiliated with major medical associations. We provide care in multiple languages with culturally sensitive approaches to women's healthcare needs.
Family Medicine
Our family medicine physicians provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages. With providers trained at top medical schools and certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, we offer preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care services across our clinic network.
Dental Services
We provide general dentistry services including checkups, cleanings, and restorative treatments. Our dental team includes graduates from accredited dental schools with specialized training in sedation dentistry and emergency dental care at select locations.
Behavioral Health
Our licensed counselors and behavioral health providers offer individual and group therapy sessions. With multiple clinicians certified in clinical social work and mental health counseling, we address anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health concerns in English and Spanish.
People
Ernesto Gmez
President & CEO
Founder of CentroMed with 50+ years of healthcare leadership experience. Holds a PhD from University of Texas at Austin and serves as Professor Emeritus at Our Lady of the Lake University. Recipient of the Rockefeller Foundation's Well-being of Mankind award.
Norma G. Parra
Senior Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
Family practice physician with 30+ years of service. Graduated from Yale University and Texas Tech Health Science Center. Member of Texas Academy of Family Practice and National Hispanic Medical Association. Recipient of multiple healthcare awards.
Raymond Wei
Chief Information Officer
Healthcare technology executive with 15+ years of experience. Holds MS in Health Care Administration from Trinity University. Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Previously directed strategic planning for major hospital systems.
Graciela Alarcon-Cigarroa
General Counsel
Legal expert with 25+ years in nonprofit and health law. Holds Juris Doctor and LLM in tax law. Former board member of multiple community organizations. Published authority on HIPAA privacy regulations.
Don Macaulay
Chief Operations Officer
Healthcare administrator with 20+ years of hospital and clinic management experience. Holds MBA from University of Phoenix. Former board chair of Healthcare Access San Antonio. Oversees clinical operations across 27 clinic locations.
Questions
What services does CentroMed offer?
We provide comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services including pediatrics, family medicine, women's health, pharmacy care, and emergency services at select locations.
Do you offer after-hours care?
Yes, we maintain 24/7 emergency services at designated clinics while offering regular appointments during standard business hours.
Are your providers board-certified?
Our medical team includes physicians board-certified in pediatrics, family medicine, obstetrics, and multiple specialty areas.
Can I schedule appointments online?
Yes, we offer self-scheduling through our patient portals for medical and dental appointments.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and offer sliding scale fees based on income.
Are there multiple clinic locations?
We operate 27 ambulatory clinics across Bexar and Comal Counties with specialized services at various locations.
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Reviews (4)
Mmm K.
May 13, 2022
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The front staff is rude and this is the second time we've booked with centromed and arrive at the appointment to be told there's a 2 hour wait time. i do not ever recommend wasting your time booking an appt here if you can avoid it
Nathalia A.
Mar 03, 2022
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This place is shameless! We called on the phone and they said there would be a discount for my grandma as she does not work and we needed to pay everything cash. Once we arrived to the place the receptionist explained to us how the only discount available was $10 to go in and talked to him, but depending how sick you were and how much he needed to spend with you it could perfectly go above $190 as the doctor saw fit.
This price didn't include anything else just the 15 minutes a person usually spends with a doctor before his next appointment. If you want to save time just to a doctor who is straight up about the standard prices and not charges you based on his feeling about you for the day.
This price didn't include anything else just the 15 minutes a person usually spends with a doctor before his next appointment. If you want to save time just to a doctor who is straight up about the standard prices and not charges you based on his feeling about you for the day.
Lizzette Perales
Feb 26, 2022
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Do not go here at all. I am SO DISAPPOINTED that this center does not care for your health being at all. They made reschedule (last month to this month) to see a female doctor. Cause I am uncomfortable to see a male doctor. I WAITED FOR A MONTH TO SEE A DOCTOR (physically) AND TELLING ME I HAVE TO DO IT OVER THE PHONE. Are you freaking serious? I just want a check up and the lady that call me to tell me was rude. I am never coming to this clinic if the staff is rude, doesn't care for your health being, etc.
Jodi Pagan
Feb 07, 2022
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I was about to leave a bad review. I saw the other reviews with a response phone number. So I decided to call the number first. Ann Marie, took care of us above and beyond. She took quick care of all our concerns. Although we will be changing offices, I am very happy with her dedication to helping us resolve our bad experience.
