About
Patrick H. Peters Jr., MD brings more than four decades of internal medicine experience to his San Antonio practice. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from Houston Baptist University in 1970. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School of San Antonio in 1975. He completed both his internship and Internal Medicine residency at Bexar County Teaching Hospitals, finishing in 1978.
Dr. Peters has served as a physician at Air Force Village I Health Care Center since 1980 and at Air Force Village II since 1988. Since 1996, he has worked at the Air Force Village Freedom House Alzheimer Research and Treatment Facility. He served as Medical Director of the Air Force Village Foundation from 1980 to 2006. He also holds roles as President of the Bexar County Medical Foundation and President and Principal Investigator of Texas Medical Research Associates, LLC. Dr. Peters holds hospital affiliations with Southwest Texas Medical Hospital and Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital. He is passionate about guiding patients through chronic condition management, including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and Alzheimer's disease. Patients describe him as available at all hours, ready to listen and respond no matter the time of day.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX — Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Chemistry, 1970
Medical School
University of Texas Medical School of San Antonio — Doctorate of Medicine, 1975
Residency
Internal Medicine, Bexar County Teaching Hospitals, San Antonio, TX, 1976-1978
Additional Training
Internship, Bexar County Teaching Hospitals, San Antonio, TX, 1975-1976
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Peters right for?
Dr. Peters is a strong fit for adults who want a long-term relationship with a single, dedicated physician. Older adults and retirees, particularly those connected to the military community, benefit from his decades of experience. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, or Alzheimer's disease find his hands-on approach valuable. Families navigating complex or end-of-life care situations also benefit from his availability and steady guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peters focuses on internal medicine with particular experience in chronic condition management. He treats type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and Alzheimer's disease. He also provides ongoing care for elderly patients and those in complex or late-stage health situations.
Yes, Dr. Peters makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Patients report calling him late at night and receiving a prompt, attentive response. This level of access is a core part of how he practices.
Dr. Peters has practiced medicine in San Antonio since completing his residency at Bexar County Teaching Hospitals in 1978. He has maintained continuous affiliations with the Air Force Village Health Care Centers since 1980, giving him deep roots in the local medical community.
Dr. Peters sees every patient personally. When you come to the office, you meet with Dr. Peters directly, not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
Dr. Peters earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School of San Antonio in 1975. He completed his internship and Internal Medicine residency at Bexar County Teaching Hospitals, finishing his training in 1978. He has practiced internal medicine continuously since then.
Yes, Dr. Peters actively coordinates referrals when patients need care beyond his practice. Through the MDVIP network, he can connect patients with specialists at Medical Centers of Excellence across the country. He also helps arrange care for patients who need medical attention while traveling.
Dr. Peters serves as a physician at Air Force Village I and Air Force Village II Health Care Centers. He also works at the Air Force Village Freedom House Alzheimer Research and Treatment Facility. He is President of the Bexar County Medical Foundation and President of Texas Medical Research Associates, LLC. He belongs to the Texas Medical Association and the Bexar County Medical Society.
Dr. Peters holds affiliations with Southwest Texas Medical Hospital and Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, both in San Antonio.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026