Dr. Maria L. Martinez-Ugarte, MD | San Antonio, TX | Colorectal Surgeon

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Dr. Martinez-Ugarte graduated from the Univ Nacional Autonoma De Nicaragua Fac De Ciencias Med in 2004. She works in San Antonio, TX and specializes in Colorectal Surgery and Surgery.

accepting new patients
5

26 Ratings
22 years of experience
25 insurance plans accepted
Mayo Clinic And Medical School
26 written reviews
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 office location
Female

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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5

26 Ratings with 26 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Patients have expressed overwhelming positivity towards Dr. Maria Luisa Martinez-Ugarte, commending her for being caring, professional, and patient-focused, which fosters a comforting and trustful atmosphere. Many appreciate her prompt and thorough follow-ups post-surgery and her ability to accurately diagnose and treat medical issues, often describing her as very knowledgeable and genuinely dedicated to her patients’ well-being. Furthermore, the friendly and courteous behavior of her staff contributes to an overall pleasant experience during visits. However, there is negligible negative feedback, with only a minor mention related to not following instructions, which was seen as the patient's own oversight rather than that of Dr. Martinez-Ugarte.

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Dr Martinez is an excellent doctor I love how she cares about her patients. I want to thank her for being my Doctor and taking care me and my health.

April 17th, 2026

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Dr Martinez ugarte is an amazing doctor. She every smart , friendly, caring , patient and honorable. I’m lucky to have her as my doctor.

February 3rd, 2026

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Excellent Doctor, very professional makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. Staff is friendly and courteous, always a good visit and experience!

December 19th, 2025

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I’m healing and it’s been so wonderful to have a surgeon who follows up intentionally and makes time to answer my questions and help me understand what I need to do

September 24th, 2025

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Dr Ugarte is a good doctor she diagnosed my problem Did surgery and everything when good. The surgery was done in a timely manner. I am very pleased with all for her help.

August 8th, 2025

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Staff is very friendly love her assistance, dr. Is firm but extremely accurate , excellent dr.

August 8th, 2025

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Excellent doctor. She knows what she does.also she gets to the point. I will recommend it to my friends and family. Thank you Dra Martinez. La Pura Vida.

June 18th, 2025

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She is a great doctor she has helped me out a lot

February 7th, 2025

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She is very helpful and respectful.Very kind and Caring.

February 4th, 2025

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Dr Martinez-Ugarte is the gold standard professional excellence. I trust her with-out question. She is focused on the patient and never in a rush to leave.

February 4th, 2025

San Antonio Colon And Rectal Clinic

1200 Brooklyn Ave Ste 150San Antonio, TX 78212

Tel: (210) 226-4139

Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 2:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Maria Luisa Martinez-Ugarte, MD	Dr. Michael Ablavsky, MD	Dr. James Michael Grueskin, MD	Dr. Maryam Elmi, MD
Colorectal Surgery	Other	Emergency Medicine	Surgical Oncology
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
5 (26 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)
22 Years of Experience		32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
San Antonio , TX	San Antonio , TX	San Antonio , TX	San Antonio , TX
Med School: Univ Nacional Autonoma De Nicaragua Fac De Ciencias Med		Med School: University Of Iowa
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Abdominal Pain
Banding
Bowel Resection
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoidectomy
Hemorrhoids
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Pain
Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mayo Clinic And Medical School

Medical School

Univ Nacional Autonoma De Nicaragua Fac De Ciencias MedGraduated in 2004

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