About
Cheryl H. Mueller, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician with deep roots in San Antonio. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from St. Mary's University in San Antonio in 1979. She then completed her Doctorate of Medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock in 1983. Her Family Practice residency followed at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, finishing in 1986.
Dr. Mueller earned her Fellowship in the American Academy of Family Physicians in 1997. She has served in significant leadership roles throughout her career, including President of the Alamo Chapter of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians and Chairperson of the Department of Family Practice at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital. She served on the Board of Directors of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians for six years. Texas Super Doctors recognized her in 2010. Patients and their families have trusted her care across multiple generations. She is known for exceptional empathy, detailed knowledge of family health histories, and a commitment to being present when patients need her most.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
St. Mary's University, San Antonio, TX — Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1979
Medical School
Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, TX
Residency
Family Practice, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX, 1983-1986
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mueller right for?
Dr. Mueller is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term, relationship-driven approach to family medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her proactive, preventive focus. She works especially well with patients who want a single, dedicated physician who knows their full health history. Families looking for a doctor who will care for multiple generations find her practice a natural home. Patients who value after-hours availability and unhurried appointments will feel at ease in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mueller specializes in family medicine with a strong focus on preventive care and chronic disease management. She treats patients with type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and dementia, among other conditions. Her goal is to anticipate health issues before they escalate, not simply respond to them after the fact.
Yes. Dr. Mueller holds a Fellowship in the American Academy of Family Physicians, which she earned in 1997. She completed her Family Practice residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Mueller earned her medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock, TX in 1983. She completed her Family Practice residency at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio between 1983 and 1986. She grew up and trained in San Antonio, and she has built her entire career in the city.
Yes. Dr. Mueller sees every patient herself. The practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants. That dedicated model is central to how she builds lasting relationships with her patients and their families.
Yes. Dr. Mueller remains reachable by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. Members can contact her directly without going through an answering service and waiting for a callback the next business day.
Yes. Dr. Mueller has held extensive leadership roles throughout her career. She served as President of the Alamo Chapter of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians from 1996 to 1997. She also served as Chairperson of the Department of Family Practice at Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital and as a Director on the Board of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians for six years.
Yes. Dr. Mueller holds affiliations with Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital, Methodist Children's Hospital, Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, and Christus Santa Rosa Hospital-Medical Center. Patient reviews note that she visits hospitalized patients in person, even late in the evening.
Texas Super Doctors named Dr. Mueller in 2010. Beyond formal recognition, she has built a reputation among long-term patients for exceptional empathy, thorough care, and her ability to recall detailed family health histories across generations.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026