Zachary Taylor, MD

My two favorite things about being a family medicine physician are developing long-term relationships with patients and being able to take care of multiple members of the same family. I love connecting with my patients and hearing their stories, challenges and experiences. I hope that when my patients leave the office, they not only feel confident about the plan we developed for their health & wellness, but they are also surprised at how much they laughed and enjoyed our visit. I've had my own experiences being a patient—my first significant experience in the healthcare system was as a patient one summer during my college years. Just after returning from a mission trip to Peru, I developed 104 degree fevers, bloody vomit and severe body aches which led me to being hospitalized. I experienced fear and anxiety about what was going to happen to me as the first 5 days passed after lots of tests without a diagnosis. Finally on the 6th day, I was diagnosed with Typhoid Fever, and the treatment strategy was determined. I made a full recovery after being discharged from the hospital. Two years later, I was able to spend the summer months working with Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India. At the time, I was a theology major trying to decide on whether I should enter the priesthood or pursue a career in medicine. I did not have the resources or knowledge to offer more than my presence and companionship to many I was able to serve. Mother's sisters taught all of us volunteers to be Jesus' Hands and Feet to those in need. After this experience, I knew I was called to pursue a career in medicine. My family is happy to call San Antonio TX home. I am blessed by my wife and two young daughters. It is my honor to serve the medical needs of my patients, many of whom I consider good friends. Undergraduate: B.A. in Theology, the University of Notre Dame; Medical Degree: M.D., the University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio; Residency: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program. Birthplace: Houston, TX. Rising Star Doctor Award 2024, Best S.A. Award 2023.