Dr. Joel Pena, MD works in San Antonio, TX as
They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1995. Dr. Pena completed a residency at University Tex Health Science Center. At present, Dr. Pena has received an average rating of 3.4 from patients and has been reviewed 38 times.
They are affiliated with Metropolitan Methodist Hospital.
They are accepting new patients.
Dr. Pena also speaks Spanish.
Dr. Pena practices at Practice in San Antonio, TX.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
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Other than the rheumatologist who diagnosed my chronic pain, Dr. Peña is the best doctor I have ever seen. He didn’t shame me at all about my high cholesterol, just discussed the relevant information and made sure to mention it could have genetic rather than behavioral causes. He was incredibly validating of the severity of my chronic pain, was excellent at patient education, and was not stigmatizing or uncomfortable about me being transgender and medically transitioning. The office environment was the most comfortable I’ve been in; as a converted house, it was far less stressful than typical medical environments while still being clean and accessible. As an immunocompromised person, I’m incredibly grateful that they maintain precautions to prevent the spread of covid and the flu in late 2022 when many people do not. I got an appointment within a few days of calling as a new patient, and the nurse was very kind and helpful about working with my insurance.
Dr. Joel Pena, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Pena accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Pena accepts here.
Dr. Pena's office is located at 1207 Brooklyn Ave San Antonio, TX 78212.
Yes, Dr. Pena speaks Spanish. See Dr. Pena's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Pena has a star rating of 3.4/5 and has been reviewed 38 times.
Dr. Pena has been practicing as an Internal Medicine Specialist for 29 years.
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