Maria Falcon, MD is a Pediatrician practicing at UTH Medical Drive- Family Medicine in San Antonio, TX. As a trusted local provider on kellysearch.com, she is dedicated to providing comprehensive Pediatric care, registered with The Texas Medical Board and practicing under the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act). General Pediatricians are a child's primary healthcare partner, providing continuous care from infancy through young adulthood, managing routine well-child visits, common illnesses, chronic conditions, and coordinating specialist care as needed to ensure optimal health and development. She serves Infants, children, adolescents, and young adults, and is currently welcoming new patients. Call (210) 450-6120 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Maria Fernandez Falcon, MD is a pediatrician in San Antonio, TX, affiliated with Methodist Hospital Stone Oak and Methodist Hospital. She is accepting new patients. Dr. Falcon earned her degree from Al-Karim Educational Trust Patna, Kathihar Medical College, and furthered her education at Pacific University, Doctorate of Optometry, and University of Minnesota, Bachelor of Science Biology. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Her care philosophy emphasizes a compassionate and holistic approach, ensuring the best possible health outcomes for each patient. Dr. Maria Falcon provides consultations primarily in English.
A strong patient-provider partnership is the foundation of effective healthcare. Dr. Falcon is committed to being a partner in your health journey, focusing on practical strategies to protect your health and well-being.
Dr. Falcon's comprehensive pediatric approach prioritizes a strong patient-family partnership. She provides continuous, personalized care from infancy through young adulthood, addressing routine checkups, illnesses, and chronic conditions. Dr. Falcon excels at coordinating specialist care when necessary, ensuring optimal health and development for each child.
By working together, you and Dr. Falcon can create a clear, actionable plan that respects your individual needs and healthcare goals.
Specific Plans Accepted
Aetna
Also Accepts These Carriers
- BestChoice PPO
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Essentials HMO
- Choice Care Network PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice POS
- Choice Plus POS
- Choice Plus POS II
- Curative
- Curative EPO
- Curative PPO
- Curative PPO Plus
- Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- HMO Premier HMO
- Humana
- Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
- Medica Choice
- National POS
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Nexus Open Access
- Open Choice PPO
- Options PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
- San Antonio HMOx
- UnitedHealthCare
As your primary healthcare provider, Dr. Falcon offers expert diagnosis and management for a wide range of common health conditions. Common areas of focus include:
- Common Cold: Your pediatrician can diagnose and provide supportive care for your child's common cold, focusing on symptom relief and preventing secondary infections.
- Constipation: Your child's pediatrician is a valuable resource if they are experiencing constipation, offering expert advice and care to address this common childhood issue.
- Diaper Rash: If your baby has diaper rash, your pediatrician can assess the severity and recommend the best creams, ointments, or other measures for relief.
- Fever: Fevers are a common childhood symptom, and your pediatrician can assess your child's fever, determine the cause, and advise on appropriate management.
- Newborn Jaundice: Your pediatrician plays a vital role in assessing and managing newborn jaundice, a condition resulting in yellow skin and eyes, ensuring your baby's bilirubin levels are safe.
- Giardia: Giardia is a common intestinal parasite that causes gastrointestinal symptoms in kids; your pediatrician will diagnose it through stool testing and recommend appropriate treatment.
- Pediatric Chronic Infection: Children can develop infections that last a long time, and pediatricians help manage these chronic infections with treatment plans and regular checkups.
This list represents some of the common conditions treated. An accurate diagnosis and a personalized care plan can only be developed through a direct consultation with a qualified medical professional.
To provide comprehensive and patient-centered care, Dr. Falcon offers a range of services designed to diagnose, manage, and treat various health concerns:
- Immunization Administration: Vaccines are given to help prevent diseases and keep your child healthy; this is called immunization administration.
- Diet Counseling: Get personalized advice from your pediatrician on healthy eating habits for your child's age and stage of development.
- Sickle Cell Screening: Early detection through sickle cell screening is crucial, allowing for appropriate medical care and management from birth onwards if your child is diagnosed with the condition.
- Audiometry: It's a painless test that can help your pediatrician determine if your child needs further evaluation or treatment for hearing difficulties.
- Physical Exams for Sports, School and Summer Camp: Before school or camp, a checkup makes sure your child is healthy and ready to learn or have fun, identifying any potential health concerns.
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening: A pediatrician may recommend STI testing based on your child's risk factors, helping to protect their sexual health.
- Travel Vaccination: Get the necessary vaccines for your child's upcoming international travel to prevent them from getting sick.
Service availability can change. To understand which services are appropriate for your specific health needs, please schedule a consultation to develop a personalized care plan.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for their professional license in Texas.
Dr. Falcon is dedicated to partnering with patients to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how proactive care can make a tangible difference in a patient's life:
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and supportive care for a common cold, a child felt much better within a few days, thanks to the pediatrician's guidance on symptom relief and preventing secondary infections.
- After receiving a clear diagnosis and personalized treatment plan from their pediatrician, a child successfully managed their constipation, leading to improved comfort and better overall well-being.
- After a pediatrician's assessment, a baby's diaper rash cleared up quickly with the recommended cream, bringing much-needed comfort. The family felt confident in managing future diaper rash episodes.
These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results vary and depend on many factors. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.
- Primary Location:
UTH Medical Drive- Family Medicine
3939 Medical Dr Ste 100, San Antonio, TX, 78229
Phone: (210) 450-6120
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- AL-KARIM EDUCATIONAL TRUST PATNA / KATHIHAR MEDICAL COLLEGE (Medical School)
- American Board of Pediatrics (Pediatrics)
Here are answers to some common questions about receiving Pediatric care with Dr. Falcon:
- What is the difference between a Pediatrician and a Family Medicine doctor for my child?
- Pediatricians are specialists who focus exclusively on the health of children from birth through young adulthood, encompassing physical, emotional, and social well-being. While family medicine doctors can treat children, pediatricians dedicate their entire training to this specific population, providing deep expertise in childhood illnesses and developmental stages.
- Why are well-child visits important even if my child isn't sick?
- Well-child visits are crucial for monitoring growth and development, ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date, and performing important screenings. They also provide a valuable opportunity to discuss nutrition, sleep, safety, and behavior with Dr. Falcon.
- My baby seems to be crying all the time. Can you help with issues like colic or reflux?
- We understand how distressing it can be when a baby cries frequently. Dr. Falcon can examine your baby to rule out any underlying medical issues and provide strategies to soothe the infant. She can also discuss potential dietary changes or medications to help manage conditions like colic or reflux.
- What is involved in a developmental screening?
- A developmental screening is a routine part of well-child visits. It involves simple questions and checklists to assess how a child is progressing in language, movement, thinking, and social skills. This helps celebrate milestones and identify any areas needing extra support.
- My child gets ear infections frequently. Is this something you handle?
- Yes. Diagnosing and treating ear infections is one of the most common things a pediatrician does. Dr. Falcon can determine the cause, prescribe antibiotics if necessary, and discuss strategies to reduce recurrence or determine if a referral to an ENT specialist is needed.
- Can a pediatrician help with behavioral issues like ADHD or tantrums?
- Yes, Dr. Falcon can help. Pediatricians are trained to evaluate a child's behavioral and mental health, and can provide an initial assessment for conditions like ADHD. They can also offer parenting strategies and refer families to child psychologists or developmental specialists for further testing and support if needed.
- How do you manage chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies?
- Dr. Falcon creates a personalized action plan for managing chronic conditions like asthma or food allergies, which includes daily medication management, prescriptions for emergency medications, and education on avoiding triggers. She also coordinates care with specialists like allergists or pulmonologists as needed.
- Does my child need an antibiotic every time they have a cold or a cough?
- No, antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections like colds and coughs. Overuse of antibiotics can be harmful. Dr. Falcon will carefully evaluate your child to determine if an antibiotic is needed and will not prescribe one unnecessarily.
UTH Medical Drive- Family Medicine
3939 Medical Dr Ste 100
San Antonio TX 78229
Phone: (210) 450-6120
Maria Falcon, MD is regulated by the Texas Occupations Code, Title 3, Subtitle B (Physicians - Medical Practice Act) in Texas and is licensed by The Texas Medical Board.
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1184885295
Registration can typically be verified through The Texas Medical Board website or by direct inquiry.
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