About
Dr. William Atlas earned his Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio before pursuing medicine. He completed medical school, his internship, and his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine, finishing residency in 1993.
After residency, Dr. Atlas served as an attending physician at University Hospital Emergency Center in San Antonio. He also held a Clinical Instructor role in the Division of General Internal Medicine at UTHSCSA. He then taught as an Instructor of Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Wichita and served as a Staff Physician at Dwight D. A. Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kansas. He has called San Antonio home since 1996 and currently serves as Chief of Staff at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. He holds memberships in the Bexar County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association. His clinical focus covers preventive care, chronic disease management, and the full spectrum of primary care internal medicine.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Oberlin College, B.A. Physics
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Additional Training
Clinical Instructor, Division of General Internal Medicine, UTHSCSA; Instructor of Medicine, University of Kansas School of Medicine; Staff Physician, Dwight D. Eisenhower V.A. Medical Center
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Atlas right for?
Dr. Atlas is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who takes time to listen. Patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease benefit from his internal medicine expertise. He also serves patients focused on preventive care and long-term wellness. Those navigating age-related health concerns or needing ongoing Coumadin or asthma management will find his focused panel and priority access valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Atlas treats a broad range of chronic and acute conditions. His clinical focus includes diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, asthma, obesity, and osteoporosis. He also manages Coumadin therapy and addresses health concerns associated with aging.
Dr. Atlas trained in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, completing his residency in 1993. His clinical career has focused exclusively on internal medicine and primary care throughout his time in San Antonio.
Dr. Atlas completed medical school, his internship, and his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine. He finished his residency in 1993 and went on to serve in teaching and clinical roles at both UTHSCSA and the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Atlas currently serves as Chief of Staff at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital in San Antonio. He also holds memberships in the Bexar County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association.
Dr. Atlas has practiced medicine in San Antonio since 1996. His career in the city spans nearly three decades of internal medicine and primary care.
Dr. Atlas delivers care rooted in compassion, respect, empathy, and trust. He limits his practice panel so each patient receives priority scheduling and genuine one-on-one time with him at every visit.
Yes. Dr. Atlas provides preventive health care for both men and women. Services include annual exams, physicals, blood work, and immunizations including flu shots.
Yes. Dr. Atlas offers second opinions as part of his clinical services. Patients can contact the office to schedule a consultation.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026