About
Dr. Prisiliano Salas Jr. is the founding physician of Salveo Direct Care in San Antonio, TX. He holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. Together with Dr. Monica Salas, he brings over 20 years of combined family medicine experience to the practice.
Dr. Salas takes an evidence-based approach that draws on both traditional and integrative medicine. He is passionate about cardiovascular fitness, heart health, and exercise medicine, including VO2 Max testing as a clinical tool. He serves the Hispanic and Latino community with deep cultural understanding and conducts care in both English and Spanish. His patients consistently describe his approach as holistic and biopsychosocial, emphasizing long-term relationships built on trust. The practice has received recognition in Voyage San Antonio and features on the Doctor's Crossing and Raising the Bar podcasts.
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Salas Jr. right for?
Dr. Salas is an excellent fit for patients who want a long-term primary care relationship rooted in trust. Adults managing diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or cardiovascular risk benefit from his integrative and lifestyle-focused approach. Patients in the Hispanic and Latino community, or those who prefer bilingual Spanish care, will find a knowledgeable and culturally fluent physician. He also serves patients interested in fitness medicine and cardiovascular performance, including VO2 Max evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Salas focuses on family medicine, lifestyle medicine, and preventive care. He has a particular interest in cardiovascular health, exercise medicine, and VO2 Max fitness evaluation. He also treats chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, and obesity.
Yes. Dr. Salas holds board certification in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. These certifications reflect his training in evidence-based primary care and his commitment to addressing the root causes of disease.
Yes. Dr. Salas is bilingual and conducts care in both English and Spanish. He has a strong commitment to serving the Hispanic and Latino community in San Antonio and has authored Spanish-language health education content on topics like minority health equity.
Dr. Salas uses an evidence-based, integrative approach that combines traditional and lifestyle medicine. He focuses on identifying underlying causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation. He incorporates lifestyle interventions alongside clinical treatment to help patients achieve lasting improvement.
Yes. VO2 Max fitness evaluation is one of Dr. Salas's clinical interests. The practice offers VO2 Max testing as part of its advanced wellness services, including through the Salveo Elite comprehensive health evaluation program.
Patients describe Dr. Salas as thorough, available, and relationship-driven. He takes a biopsychosocial approach that considers physical, mental, and social factors together. His long-term focus on continuity of care means patients build a genuine partnership with their physician over time.
Yes. Dr. Salas sees patients through telehealth via video, secure text messaging, and phone. He serves patients throughout San Antonio, Bexar County, and across all of Texas.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026