Valerie Chavez, MD

Valerie Chavez, MD

Practice Information

  • Fee for Service / Cash based

Practice Location

E2814A6E-0D1F-4DCC-B107-7AA9AD796716 (512) 541-6092
(512) 318-2273
7655B631-35D1-495D-AD70-12DA3A1056B8 office@gutmend.com

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

Gut Mend is a micro-practice which uses a minimalistic approach to optimize gut health and overall health. The goal is to temporarily support the body, so that it can eventually get back to healing itself.

Type of Care I Provide

  • Other

Practitioner Type

  • Medical Doctor

From the practitioner: About My Practice

I am an Internal Medicine Physician and a Functional Medicine Practitioner who investigates and treats the root causes and exacerbating factors of gastrointestinal issues in addition to associated conditions.

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

The initial 45 minute appointment is in person. It involves the review of the filled out medical history questionnaire, an interview to obtain more medical information, a physical exam, discussion of a plan, and time for questions. The suggested plan may recommend essential tests, supplements, and lifestyle changes which are personalized to each patient.

Subsequent appointments may be in-person or virtual.

Additionally, there is non-urgent but free messaging offered, via the patient portal, to ask questions or provide updates on a medical condition.

Health Concerns

  • Gut & Microbiome Health
  • Immune Health & Autoimmunity
  • Mental Health
  • Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
  • Toxins & Detoxification

Medical Specialties

  • Functional Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lifestyle Medicine

Medical Conditions

  • Autoimmune Disease
  • Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
  • Digestive disorders
  • Fatigue
  • Gluten Sensitivity
  • Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
  • Stress-related Conditions
  • Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Graduate School Education

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Austin Medical Education Programs Internal Medicine Residency

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biology and Medical Doctorate

Professional Associations

Institute for Functional Medicine

Board Certification

Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)

IFM Coursework

  • Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
  • Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
  • GI Advanced Practice Module