Alvaro Hernando Sanchez, M.D., is an Internal Medicine physician and a United States military veteran with a distinguished career in both clinical care and military service. Prior to joining Gonzaba Medical Group, he served as the Regional Medical Director for TRICARE Latin America and Canada, overseeing healthcare delivery for active-duty service members and their families living abroad.
Alvaro Hernando Sanchez, M.D., is an Internal Medicine physician and a United States military veteran with a distinguished career in both clinical care and military service. Prior to joining Gonzaba Medical Group, he served as the Regional Medical Director for TRICARE Latin America and Canada, overseeing healthcare delivery for active-duty service members and their families living abroad.
Alvaro Hernando Sanchez, M.D., is an Internal Medicine physician and a United States military veteran with a distinguished career in both clinical care and military service. Prior to joining Gonzaba Medical Group, he served as the Regional Medical Director for TRICARE Latin America and Canada, overseeing healthcare delivery for active-duty service members and their families living abroad.
Born in Colombia, Dr. Sanchez is bilingual and bicultural, bringing a diverse perspective and a deep commitment to serving the San Antonio community with high-quality, patient-centered care. He served in the Minnesota National Guard as the Division Surgeon for the 34th Infantry Division of the United States Army, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He also previously worked at the Veterans Administration (VA) in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Sanchez earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. He joined Gonzaba Medical Group in 2026, inspired by the vision and leadership of founder and CEO Dr. Bill Gonzaba. As Dr. Sanchez shared, “After meeting with Dr. Bill Gonzaba and feeling motivated by his life history, I wanted to be a part of his vision to serve the community.”
A Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Sanchez is also affiliated with the American College of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Internal Medicine. His professional interests include reviewing medical literature and advancing evidence-based care practices.
Dr. Sanchez is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Sanchez was very attentive and very nice. I appreciate his time on explaining what I was going through. I would recommend Him to family and friends.
Estoy muy agradecida con el doctor Sánchez, porque es un doctor muy profesional. Todos los medicamentos que me ha recetado me han ayudado. Para sentirme mejor. Es muy conocedor de todos los síntomas que nos afectan a las personas de la tercera edad. Siento como que lo conozco, desde hace muchos años. Que Dios bendiga a este gran doctor.
Excelente servicio y atención con mis padres muy buen trabajo Doctor.
I just found out from his assistant I haven't had to pay for Uber all the last year and a half I've had coverage but your guy said I didn't He's okay thank you too I think his name was Mark he actually cares keep him don't lose him to and
Very patient and really listened to all my concerns he is a Great Doctor 👍
Very nice and attentive person! My mom like him. He was explaining what we're needing to do, and her diet, thank you!!
Excellent doctor! Kind, knowledgeable, and truly takes the time to listen. I highly recommend them
Today, my mother was seen by Dr. Álvaro Hernando Sánchez for the first time, and we left feeling truly grateful. He was kind, patient, and explained everything clearly. He made us feel comfortable, reassured, and well cared for throughout the visit. His professionalism, expertise, and genuine compassion for his patients were evident. It was an excellent experience, and we highly recommend him. Hoy mi mamá fue atendida por el Dr. Álvaro Hernando Sánchez por primera vez, y salimos muy agradecidos. Fue amable, paciente y explicó todo con mucha claridad. Realmente nos hizo sentir tranquilos y bien atendidos. Se nota su profesionalismo, su conocimiento y su empatía con los pacientes. Sin duda, fue una excelente experiencia. Lo recomendamos ampliamente.
Really cares about his patients
Dr. Sanchez was very professional and he talked about overall health. I highly recommend Dr. Sanchez. You would not go wrong.