About
Gabe Rodriguez MD, MBA is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician who has cared for the San Antonio community since 2008. He grew up in Corpus Christi as a native Texan and speaks Spanish fluently. His undergraduate work at the University of Texas at Austin earned him a BBA in Management Information Systems. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Dr. Rodriguez completed his Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where his peers elected him chief resident in his final year. He also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio and serves as a faculty member at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Rodriguez holds active Emergency Medicine hospital privileges across seven Methodist Hospital campuses in San Antonio. He has served as Medical Director at Methodist Alamo Heights ER, STAT EMS, Hummingbird Hospice, Hays County Jail, and HEB Risk Solutions. He has also held emergency department medical director roles within the Christus Santa Rosa and Baptist Emergency Hospital systems. His clinical focus spans primary care, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and executive health. Outside of medicine, he is married with three children, restores classic cars, runs marathons, and travels widely. "
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin, BBA in Management Information Systems
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Residency
Emergency Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Additional Training
Executive MBA, University of Texas at San Antonio; Faculty member, UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rodriguez right for?
Dr. Rodriguez works well for adults and children who want a single physician handling everything from routine wellness to urgent concerns. Patients managing chronic conditions like COPD, asthma, or complex acute illness benefit from his Emergency Medicine depth and strong specialist network. Corporate executives dealing with high-stress careers will find his Work Hard, Play Hard program particularly relevant. Elite athletes competing in combat sports and professional entertainers performing in San Antonio can also access his specialized on-site programs. Spanish-speaking patients appreciate his fluency and the personal attention his limited panel allows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rodriguez treats a broad range of conditions including COPD, asthma, chronic disease, acute illness, dehydration, lacerations, skin infections, respiratory infections, and sprains. He also manages preventive care and performs minor ambulatory procedures in the office. His Emergency Medicine background gives him particular skill in recognizing and responding to urgent clinical situations.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez holds board certification in Emergency Medicine. He trained at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he earned election as chief resident in his final year.
Dr. Rodriguez brings over fifteen years of active Emergency Medicine experience to his concierge practice. He holds active hospital privileges at seven Methodist Hospital campuses and has served as Medical Director across multiple San Antonio health systems. That depth of clinical exposure and specialist relationships benefits patients who need timely referrals or coordinated urgent care.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez speaks Spanish fluently. He grew up in Corpus Christi and has built his career caring for the San Antonio community.
Dr. Rodriguez designed his Work Hard, Play Hard program specifically for busy corporate executives. The program centers on early detection, preventive engagement, and building a personal wellness culture. He addresses the health consequences of high-stress careers, including burnout, depression, and declining productivity.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez developed the 1 More Round program to provide ringside medical care at professional combat sporting events in San Antonio, covering boxing, BJJ, MMA, and karate. He handles dehydration, lacerations, skin infections, respiratory infections, and sprains on-site. He also maintains personal relationships with multiple San Antonio hospitals for situations requiring escalated care.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez created The Show Must Go On program for professional performers, musicians, actors, and entertainers appearing at San Antonio venues. He delivers on-site medical care in a private setting and personally coordinates hospital care when needed.
Dr. Rodriguez earned his Doctorate of Medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his Emergency Medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, serving as chief resident. He later earned an Executive MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Yes. Dr. Rodriguez serves as a faculty member at the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026