Chronic Disease Management
Services offered in San Antonio, Texas
In the United States, millions of adults live with chronic diseases that affect their quality of life. Among them, the Hispanic community faces an even greater risk:
- Approximately 22% of Hispanic adults live with diabetes, nearly twice the rate of other groups.
- More than 26% of Hispanic adults have hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Approximately 47% of Latino adults are overweight or obese, increasing their risk of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart problems.
If you are Hispanic or Anglo-American and live with any of these conditions, you can benefit from the chronic disease management services of Dr. José A. González, who combines a professional approach with a warm and humane manner.
Chronic Disease Management
Questions and Answers (Q & A)
Chronic disease management includes medical services designed to treat and monitor various long-term illnesses. The main goals are to control your symptoms and prevent the condition from worsening over time.
Dr. Gonzalez offers an initial diagnostic evaluation to identify your condition and personalizes a treatment plan to manage it long term. He also provides preventive resources to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, which are often related to diet and lifestyle.
You may benefit from this service if you have one or more chronic health conditions, such as:
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Heart disease
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- High cholesterol
During your initial chronic disease management consultation, Dr. José A. González will review your personal and family medical history to better understand your risk factors. He will also perform a physical examination and may order laboratory tests, imaging studies, EKGs, or other diagnostic tests as required in each case.
Based on the results, they will design a personalized treatment plan, which may include:
- Medications to manage your condition
- Referral to physical therapy or rehabilitation
- Recommendations for lifestyle and dietary changes to improve your overall health
You can schedule regular office visits or telemedicine consultations to ensure that your condition remains under control.
If you require additional medical care, Dr. Gonzalez can refer you to a specialist—for example, a cardiologist, oncologist, or other physician—and coordinate your treatment plan with them.