Primary Care Continues to Grow in 2024
1/4/2024
Laredo Medical Center affiliate, Primary Care Associates of Laredo, provides greater access and care to the community
LAREDO, TX (January 4, 2024) – Access to primary care continues to grow in the Laredo-Webb County region, thanks to Laredo Medical Center affiliate, Primary Care Associates of Laredo. In 2023, the medical group grew to eight Family Medicine providers and continued to increase access to care with the addition of a new remote monitoring and virtual support program for patients with chronic conditions, including hypertension, heart failure and type 2 diabetes.
“Having a long-term relationship with a primary care provider keeps you healthier and lowers medical costs,” says Jorge Leal, FACHE, CEO of Laredo Medical Center. “Going from one Family Medicine provider to eight providers in five years is a major win for Laredo and surrounding communities. We are pleased to broaden people’s options for primary care, which includes the new monitoring program. We continue to explore ways to increase access to care for our community.”
Meet the Team
Primary Care Associates of Laredo offers five convenient locations to serve Laredo and surrounding communities. The following providers have a combined total of close to 80 years of experience in family medicine:
Richard Bang, M.D. – Dr. Bang has a special interest in the management of obesity in adults and children, low testosterone, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression for people age 6 and up. His office is located at 7210 McPherson Road, Suite 220.
Jesus I. Aguirre-Burgos, M.D. – Dr. Aguirre-Burgos has special interests in the management of acute and chronic medical conditions for people age 10 and up. His office is located at 7210 McPherson Road, Suite 220.
Yanick A. Ekortarh, M.D. – Dr. Ekortarh has a special interest in preventive care for patients age 5 and up, including the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, and women’s health. His office is located at 4151 Jaime Zapata Highway, Suite 101-B.
Jacob A. Kallsen, M.D. – Dr. Kallsen has a special interest in preventive medicine for the pediatric, adolescent and adult populations age 6 and up. His office is located at 1119 Fenwick Drive.
David Tyler King, D.O. – Dr. King has a special interest in preventive medicine for the pediatric, adolescent and adult populations, including the management of obesity in adults and children. He also enjoys helping patients improve their physical and mental health and wellness. His office is located at 8607 McPherson Road.
Christopher B. Tchou, D.O. – Dr. Tchou has a special interest in providing wellness and preventive care to people age 10 and up. This includes the management of chronic conditions and well-woman exams. His office is located at 7210 McPherson Road, Suite 220.
Miguel Villarino, M.D. – Dr. Villarino cares for patients age 5 – 59. He has a special interest in well-child care and the management of chronic conditions. His office is located at 4151 Jaime Zapata Highway, Suite 205.
Amada Roxana Gallardo, FNP-C – Family nurse practitioner Gallardo has a particular interest in preventive medicine with a specialized focus on women’s health, adolescents and adults age 5 and up. Her office is located at 4151 Jaime Zapata Highway, Suite 101-B.
New Monitoring Program
In September, Primary Care Associates of Laredo launched a new remote monitoring and virtual care support program for patients managing certain chronic health conditions.
Qualified patients are given cellular-enabled devices, such as blood pressure monitors, weight scales, or glucometers to capture daily vital information from the comfort of home. Daily readings are then transferred to clinicians who can help monitor for changes in a patient’s condition and provide virtual care support when needed.
“We are committed to delivering more ways to help people in our community get well and live healthier,” says Leal. “Remote patient monitoring is an innovative and convenient way for patients to monitor changes to their health and can provide peace of mind for patients who have serious health concerns.”
For more information or for online scheduling, visit LaredoPhysicianAssociates.com.
The providers are employed by Regional Employee Assistance Program d/b/a Primary Care Associates of Laredo.
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