Dr. David CantuM.D.

Family Medicine

at Mid-Texas Direct Primary Care — Fredericksburg, TX

About

Dr. David Cantu, MD, brings more than 25 years of family medicine experience to his patients in the Texas Hill Country. He earned his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School and completed his post-graduate training at John Peter Smith Hospital. Dr. Cantu holds board certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine.

Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Cantu delivers high-quality care to the Spanish-speaking community of the region. He also practices as an Urgent Care Physician and stays active in the broader community. Outside the office, he enjoys traveling, camping, and bicycling with his family.

Education & Training

Medical School

UT Southwestern Medical School

Residency

John Peter Smith Hospital

Certifications

Board Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Treated

diabetes
cardiovascular disease
acute illness
chronic illness
hypertension
skin conditions
geriatric health concerns
men's health conditions

Who is Dr. Cantu right for?

Dr. Cantu is a strong fit for patients of all ages seeking experienced, relationship-driven family medicine. Spanish-speaking patients will find a fluent and culturally comfortable provider in him. He works well with patients managing chronic conditions as well as those needing acute or urgent care. Adults seeking preventive wellness, DOT exams, or minor surgical procedures will benefit from his broad clinical range.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Cantu treats a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular concerns, and illness of all kinds. He also handles men's health, skin care, and geriatric health. His background in urgent care adds further depth to his clinical capabilities.

Yes, Dr. Cantu holds board certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Medicine. He earned his medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School and completed his post-graduate training at John Peter Smith Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Cantu is fluent in Spanish. He actively serves the Spanish-speaking community throughout the Texas Hill Country and delivers the same high standard of care in both languages.

Dr. Cantu brings more than 25 years of family medicine experience to his patients. He also practices as an Urgent Care Physician, which broadens his experience across a wide variety of clinical situations.

Yes, Dr. Cantu performs a range of minor surgical procedures in the office. These include laceration repair, lesion removal, wart and skin tag removal, ingrown toenail removal, and foreign body removal.

Yes, Dr. Cantu performs DOT exams for commercial drivers. Patients can schedule this service directly through the practice.

Yes, Dr. Cantu provides joint injections as part of his in-office services. This is available to members managing joint pain or inflammation.

Yes, members can reach Dr. Cantu through the practice's after-hours urgent call line. The practice also uses Spruce messaging for direct, convenient communication with your physician.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026