Dr. Teresa Ayela-UwangueMD

Dr. Ayela-Uwangue treats a wide range of conditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic pain, mental health conditions, anxiety, sports injuries, and obesity. She also handles acute illnesses, preventive screenings, and annual physicals. Her dual training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics allows her to treat patients from childhood through senior years.

Yes. Dr. Ayela-Uwangue holds dual board certification in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She completed her residency training in both specialties at Hershey Medical Center/Penn State University, where her program selected her as chief resident.

Dr. Ayela-Uwangue earned her medical degree from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She completed her combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Hershey Medical Center/Penn State University. Her undergraduate degree in Biological Science came from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Yes. Dr. Ayela-Uwangue is board certified in Pediatrics and welcomes children as members. She handles routine well-child visits, acute illnesses, and chronic condition management for younger patients. Note that she does not administer childhood vaccinations in the office, and she directs families to local pharmacies or the health department for immunizations.

No. Dr. Ayela-Uwangue does not prescribe opioids such as Norco or Morphine, or benzodiazepines such as Xanax or Valium, for chronic pain or anxiety management. She offers non-opioid medications and other therapeutic approaches instead. When appropriate, she refers patients to clinics that specialize in chronic pain management.

Dr. Ayela-Uwangue builds her practice around prevention and finding the root causes of health challenges. She takes time during each visit to listen to a patient's full story before developing a care plan. New members receive a free introductory lab screening as part of their onboarding.

Dr. Ayela-Uwangue has practiced medicine in Arizona for over a decade. She has spent that time building a primary care practice focused on long-term patient relationships and whole-person health.

Dr. Ayela-Uwangue cares for kids, adults, and geriatric patients. Her dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics makes her well-equipped to serve patients across every stage of life within a single practice.