About
Dr. Monica Salas co-founded Salveo Direct Care alongside Dr. Prisiliano Salas Jr. She holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, earning her Lifestyle Medicine certification in 2020. She completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and her residency at the Christus Santa Rosa Family Medicine Program in San Antonio.
After residency, Dr. Salas spent three years at a federally qualified health center on San Antonio's south side. She then cared for retired police officers, firefighters, and their families through a corporate wellness group. Her clinical focus spans chronic disease management, women's health, and mental health awareness. She treats patients across all age groups, from pediatrics through geriatrics. She is passionate about merging traditional medicine with lifestyle-based treatment to help patients build lasting healthy habits. Dr. Salas is bilingual in English and Spanish and has received recognition as one of San Antonio's Outstanding Women in Medicine and Law in 2023.
Education & Training
Medical School
UTMB (University of Texas Medical Branch), Galveston
Residency
Family Medicine, Christus Santa Rosa Family Medicine Program, San Antonio
Additional Training
Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine (2020)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Salas right for?
Dr. Salas is a strong fit for patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, or anxiety. She works well with patients who want lifestyle changes integrated directly into their treatment plan. Adults and families seeking bilingual care in English and Spanish will find her practice particularly accessible. Women navigating hormonal changes, mental health challenges, or preventive health goals benefit from her broad clinical focus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Salas treats a wide range of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, allergies, asthma, anxiety, obesity, and other chronic diseases. She takes a whole-person approach, addressing both the clinical and lifestyle factors behind each condition. She sees patients across all age groups, from children through older adults.
Yes. Dr. Salas holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She earned her Lifestyle Medicine certification in 2020. These credentials reflect her commitment to evidence-based care that goes beyond symptom management.
Dr. Salas graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She completed her Family Medicine residency at the Christus Santa Rosa Family Medicine Program in San Antonio.
Yes. Dr. Salas sees patients from pediatrics through geriatrics. Her background includes primary care for diverse populations across multiple clinical settings throughout San Antonio.
Yes. Dr. Salas is fully bilingual in English and Spanish. Salveo Direct Care serves the Hispanic and Latino community and welcomes patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.
Dr. Salas integrates the six pillars of lifestyle medicine into her clinical work: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, relationships, and avoiding toxic substances. She helps patients develop sustainable habits to treat and control health conditions rather than relying solely on medication. This approach works alongside traditional medicine, not in place of it.
Dr. Salas is passionate about mental health awareness and its connection to overall physical health. She believes that addressing mental and emotional well-being is an essential part of treating chronic disease. She incorporates mental health discussions into routine primary care visits.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026