Dr. Norma Parra M.D.
Family Practitioner
6315 S Zarzamora St San Antonio TX, 78211About
Dr. Norma Parra is a family practitioner practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Parra specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Parra possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx 1985
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- High Blood Pressure (hypertension)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Vascular Disease
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