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Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Baylor College of Medicine

Professional interests include: benign tumor, hysterectomy (uterus removal), urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.

7940 Floyd Curl Drive Medical Tower II, Suite 900
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 226-7827

Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Network, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital and BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

Address:

7940 Floyd Curl Drive Medical Tower II, Suite 900
San Antonio, TX 78229

Address:

5000 Baptist Health Drive Suite 102
Schertz, TX 78154

Some issues Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD can help you with:

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

breast exam	29
cytology	11
doctor visit	29
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	29
lab tests	52
preventive care	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	32
cytology	11
doctor visit	12
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	32
lab tests	51
preventive care	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	18
doctor visit	9
gynecologic procedures	18
lab tests	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cytology	11
doctor visit	38
gynecologic pathology	11
preventive care	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cytology	16
doctor visit	33
gynecologic pathology	16
preventive care	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cytology	17
doctor visit	51
gynecologic pathology	17
preventive care	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cytology	18
doctor visit	44
gynecologic pathology	18
preventive care	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cytology	18
doctor visit	25
gynecologic pathology	18
preventive care	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cytology	24
doctor visit	54
gynecologic pathology	24
preventive care	24

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Antonio, TX were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

breast exam	26
cytology	15
doctor visit	35
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	26
lab tests	38
preventive care	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	2
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	2
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Network

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

St. Luke's Hospital

BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-06-24

If I had to choose a gynecologist without thinking about it, it would be Dr. Garza, an excellent doctor. My operation did not have any complications until today. I am very grateful to the doc and his team.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Henry Garza Iii, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$93,175 GelPOINT V-Path $91,957	GELPOINT VPATH $146	ALEXIS $33	$1,039
Acessa Health Inc.	$72,406 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $45,020	Acessa $27,385
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$20,657 Da Vinci Surgical System $20,657
Meditrina	$2,050 aveta $1,700	$350
Coloplast Corp	$626 ALTIS $626
Other	$2,517 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $457	GENERAL FEMALE SUI $369	SONATA SONOGRAPHY-GUIDED TRANSCERVICAL FIBROID ABLATION SYSTEM $211	BRISDELLE $185	Osphena $146	Other $1,148

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$80,000
Consulting Fee	$62,720
Travel and Lodging	$25,940
Education	$16,309
Food and Beverage	$6,399
Other	$63

Biography

Dr. Henry Garza's area of specialization is obstetrics & gynecology. He is a graduate of Baylor College of Medicine. His areas of expertise include menopause, menstrual disorders, and vaginal prolapse. Dr. Garza is affiliated with Baptist Medical Network. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Schertz, TX.