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.

I was so unhappy until I met Dr Sanchez, very professional individual and the biggest plus is that he cares about your well being.
Dr. Sanchez was attentive and very patient with all my concerns and questions. He took the time to explain my results and gave me options for further treatment.
He explained everything very plain I was impressed good job
This is my mother’s third visit with Dr. Álvaro Sánchez, and she is extremely happy and grateful for the care she has received. He has been very attentive, professional, and thorough from the very beginning. The new medication he prescribed has completely controlled her blood pressure, and she is feeling very well. It has been such a relief for both of us to see such great results. Thank you, Dr. Sánchez, for listening to her, following up carefully, and always treating her with kindness, respect, and dedication. My mother is truly grateful and very happy with her care. We highly recommend Dr. Sánchez!
Excellent listener and through.
Very nice ,polite, patient took his time in explaining all my meds and conditions where other Doctors want to Rush the visit he did everything to make me understand everything. Thank u Jesus for this wonderful Dotor he put in my Path. Will recommend him to friends.
Dr. Sanchez is very clear in his explanation of test results. The doctor truly cares about the patients health. Dr. Sanchez is knowledgeable and his recommendation for a better health is helpful. I would highly recommend Dr Sanchez to friends and family.
Very helpful
Very professional, awesome bedside manner. I don’t hesitate to place my health in his hands.
Dr Sanchez took the time to explain all my my medication and listen to my concerns, thank you doctor