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Dr. Juan Enrique Berner Gomez, MD is a hand surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in hand surgery and head & neck plastic surgery. He graduated from Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences. Dr. Juan Enrique Berner Gomez, MD is affiliated with University Health and UT Health San Antonio.
14530 Nw Military Highway
San Antonio, TX 78231
4306 De Zavala Road
San Antonio, TX 78249
4306 De Zavala Road Building 1
San Antonio, TX 78230
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.
Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:
Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.
TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.
There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.
Dr. Juan Enrique Berner Gomez, MD graduated from Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences. He completed residency at Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences
Residency: Royal College of Surgeons of England
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Juan Enrique Berner Gomez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Juan Enrique Berner Gomez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Humana PPO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Three Rivers Provider Network PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Humana HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, HealthSmart, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Gonzaba Medical Group - Transplant ONLY, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, 6 Degrees - Transplant, LifeTrac - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Entrust - TPA, EBSO - TPA and Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO.
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Dr. Juan Berner Gomez's medical specialty is hand surgery and head & neck plastic surgery. Dr. Berner Gomez is a graduate of Pontifical Catholic University Mother and Teacher, Faculty of Health Sciences. Areas of expertise for Dr. Berner Gomez include nasal obstruction, moles, and thyroid cancer. Aetna EPO, Blue California, and HealthSmart appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Berner Gomez takes. His professional affiliations include the University Health and UT Health San Antonio. According to UT Health San Antonio, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in San Antonio, TX.
