A PARTNERSHIP THAT IS REVOLUTIONARY & INNOVATIVE
Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio has teamed up with Texas Physical Therapy Specialists and St. Mary’s Athletics to create one of the best sports medicine programs possible exclusive to St. Mary’s University students, athletes, faculty, and staff.
THE RESPONSIBILITY IT TAKES TO BE A SAN ANTONIO SPURS TEAM DOCTOR
Being a team doctor for a professional sports team takes a lot of time, effort, and dedication. “The bottom line is when you take care of a professional sports organization, you're on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.” - Dr. Schmidt
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT WITH THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Dr. Schmidt officially became the San Antonio Spurs head physician in 1993. But, he had some involvement with the organization long before that.
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DOCTOR?
DOC TALK is a series where our Sports Medicine Physicians discuss YOUR questions. Our patients and community ask questions then our group of physicians sit down to answer them. Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
COMMON INJURIES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEM
Arguably, the best time of the year is football season. ‘Football Sunday’ has become a part of family traditions and is highly anticipated by many. While football is part of the American DNA, one side of the sport that isn’t talked about enough is the high risk for injuries. For that reason, Dr. S. Saenz breaks down common injuries and how to prevent them in case there’s a football player in your life.
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: DOES SMASA TREAT BACK PAIN?
DOC TALK is a series where our Sports Medicine Physicians discuss YOUR questions. Our patients and community ask questions then our group of physicians sit down to answer them. Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON WITH DR. ROBERT GIRLING
Dr. Girling shares a day in his life as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstructive surgery—notably full and partial knee & hip replacements.
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: "WHY IS DR. PALOMERA NOT A SURGEON?"
Doc talk is where our patients and community ask us questions and our group of physicians sit down and answer them together! Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: "WHO ARE ALL THE DOCTORS WHO SEEM TO BE TRAINING?"
Doc talk is where our patients and community ask us questions and our group of physicians sit down and answer them together! Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!
DOC TALK WITH DR. GIRLING AND DR. PALOMERA: DO YOU TREAT ANYTHING BESIDES FOOTBALL INJURIES?
Doc talk is where our patients and community ask us questions and our group of physicians sit down and answer them together! Have a question you want to submit? DM us on Facebook or Instagram!