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Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD

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Specializes in: Preventive Medicine, Family Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: cancer, wounds, diabetes, and more.

7940 Floyd Curl Drive Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 297-5520

Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD is a preventive medicine doctor in San Antonio, TX specializing in preventive medicine, family medicine and undersea and hyperbaric medicine. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1986 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital and HOMER C. REYES, M.D., PA.

Office Locations

Address:

7940 Floyd Curl Drive Suite 100
San Antonio, TX 78229

Some issues Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD can help you with:

Debridement (Removal of Unhealthy Tissue)

Debridement is a procedure that removes damaged skin to help the body heal a chronic wound, acute injury, or burn. Several layers of skin surrounding a chronic wound can include foreign debris, dead (necrotic) tissue, infected tissue, and calloused (hyperkeratotic) skin. If left untreated, these damaged skin layers can spread infection to other parts of the body and may aggravate the wound and delay its healing.

Debriding (removing) this damaged and diseased skin encourages the growth of healthy new tissue, impeding infection by triggering the body's natural cycle of tissue renewal. For this reason, debridement functions both as a wound treatment and as a preventative measure against more complex consequences of infected skin, such as sepsis and amputation. In some circumstances, debridement provides additional aesthetic benefits such as decreased scarring. Debridement also permits doctors to retrieve tissue samples for testing, such as to determine whether patients need antibiotic treatment.

Wounds that frequently require debridement include:

Nonhealing diabetic ulcers
Chronic wounds
Severe burns
Contaminated wounds

Debridement can be performed either surgically or nonsurgically; some methods are less invasive than others. Doctors select the appropriate debridement technique by considering the location, cause, and size of a patient's wound and may also weigh the patient's overall wellbeing, age, and risk of infection.

Surgical debridement is performed by cutting away dead, infected, and hyperkeratotic skin with a surgical scalpel. For deep wounds that tear away the skin and go into the muscle, skin from another region of a patient's body may be grafted onto the wound, which may then be periodically assessed and rebandaged until fully healed.

Non-surgical debridement is achieved with water or a dissolvent gel. Water softens the damaged skin and affected tissue, allowing doctors to remove it with wet-to-dry dressing. When wet tissue dries, it adheres to the dry dressing or bandage and comes off when the dressing is pulled away. In contrast, dissolvent gel deconstructs tissue, which can be cleaned off of the wound. Nonsurgical debridement is less invasive than surgical techniques; however, it can entail repeat treatments, slowing wound recovery.

While the prospect of stripping away skin may seem jarring, debridement can be critical to the treatment and healing of wounds which cannot not heal independently.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	232
doctor visit	402
excision	196
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	1528
plastic surgery procedures	30
reconstructive surgery	30
tissue transfer	30
vascular procedures	74
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	30

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	195
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	30
Less than 65	133

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	75
Dementia	19
Cancer	7

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	497
doctor visit	730
excision	448
hospital care	351
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	1000
inpatient care	351
nursing home care	35
vascular procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	139
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	42
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	75
Dementia	27
Cancer	8

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	591
doctor visit	850
excision	558
hospital care	142
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	922
inpatient care	142
vascular procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	210
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	74
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	69
Dementia	25
Cancer	11

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	735
doctor visit	991
excision	665
hospital care	80
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	346
inpatient care	80
minor procedures	31
vascular procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	82
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	35
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	64
Dementia	32
Cancer	11

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	761
doctor visit	1270
excision	675
hospital care	656
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	289
inpatient care	656
minor procedures	32
vascular procedures	22

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	104
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	41
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	67
Dementia	39
Cancer	12

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	492
doctor visit	1037
excision	424
hospital care	714
inpatient care	714
vascular procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	0
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	46
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	73
Dementia	42
Cancer	12

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	498
doctor visit	1031
excision	455
hospital care	494
inpatient care	494
minor procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	100
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	48
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	75
Dementia	34
Cancer	12

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	398
doctor visit	1039
excision	371
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
minor procedures	30
vascular procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	39
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	75
Dementia	40
Cancer	15

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	415
doctor visit	1619
excision	304
hospital care	234
hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy	262
inpatient care	234

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD treated as a preventive medicine doctor in San Antonio, TX were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), excision, hospital care and inpatient care.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	514
doctor visit	997
excision	456
hospital care	348
inpatient care	348
minor procedures	28
nursing home care	35
plastic surgery procedures	30
reconstructive surgery	30
tissue transfer	30
vascular procedures	25
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD.

**Gender**
Female	106
Male	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	111
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	100
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	55
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	57
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	8
Dementia	25

Education & Training

Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine in 1986. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine (1986)

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Homer Calvin Reyes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

HOMER C. REYES, M.D., PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Organogenesis Inc.	$322 Apligraf $307	PuraPly $15
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$239 Regranex $128	Santyl $70	Wound Matrix $17	Infection Management $15	Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $11
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$135 CardioMEMS HF System $135
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$88 AMNIOEXCEL $88
Derma Sciences, Inc.	$84 None $68	$16
Other	$381 Restrata Wound Matrix $75	DALVANCE $48	Dermagraft $44	Kerecis Omega3 Wound $28	GRAFIX PL $26	Other $161

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,250

Biography

Dr. Homer Reyes is a specialist in undersea and hyperbaric medicine, family medicine, and preventive medicine in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Reyes's areas of expertise include diabetes, cancer, and skin infection. He is affiliated with Baptist Health System. He graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for residency.