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Alberto Chavez Velazquez, MD, Endocrinology, San Antonio, TX

AlbertoOmarChavez VelazquezMD

Endocrinology San Antonio, TX

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Thyroid

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  • Office

    701 S Zarzamora St
    San Antonio, TX 78207
    Phone+1 210-358-7000
    Fax+1 210-358-7406

Summary

  • Dr. Alberto Chavez Velazquez is an endocrinologist in San Antonio, TX and is affiliated with University Health System. He received his medical degree from Autonomous University of Tamaulipas and has been in practice 19 years. He specializes in diabetes, lipid metabolism, and thyroid.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2013 - 2015
  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2013
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2005 - 2011
  • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio MSCI, Clinical Investigation , 2007 - 2009
  • Auto Univ Tamaulipas- Fac Med
    Auto Univ Tamaulipas- Fac MedClass of 1998, MD, Valedictorian

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Effect of Lowering Plasma Glucose and FFA Concentrations on Insulin Sensitivity and Beta-Cell Function in T2DM Individuals 
    San Antonio, TX - 6/14/2014
  • Plasma Betatrophin Levels Are Not Influenced by Acute Elevation of Free Fatty Acids and Hyperinsulinemia in Healthy Individuals 
    San Antonio, TX - 6/15/2014