Alberto O. Chavez Velazquez, MD

Dr. Alberto Chavez Velazquez specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, and internal medicine. He completed his residency training at both Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico in 2003 and the University of Texas Health Science Center in 2013. Dr. Chavez Velazquez also pursued extensive fellowship training, completing programs at Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico in 2005 and multiple fellowships at the University of Texas Health Science Center in 2011 and 2015. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Chavez Velazquez practices at University Hospital and sees patients at the Texas Diabetes Institute - University Health in San Antonio, Texas. His clinical expertise focuses on managing Type 2 diabetes in both adults and young patients. He also treats hyperglycemic emergencies, providing critical care for patients experiencing dangerous blood sugar spikes. Dr. Chavez Velazquez performs essential diagnostic tests including blood work, kidney function assessments, …and A1c testing to monitor long-term blood sugar control.