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Gerardo Munoz-Monaco, MD, FAAFP

Family Medicine Doctor

Department:
Adult Primary Care

Certifications:
American Board of Family Medicine

Languages:
English and Spanish

Locations

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UT Health RGV/Knapp Family Health Center

2810 W. Expressway 83, Mercedes, TX. 78570

PHONE: (956) 296-1831 | FAX: (956) 296-2970

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UT Health RGV Primary Care (Edinburg)

3804 S. Jackson Road, Ste #2, Edinburg, TX 78539

PHONE: (956) 296-3021 | FAX: (956) 296-3020

Services & Treatments

Primary Care (In-Person)

Services  

  • Comprehensive healthcare for all age groups 
  • Family Medicine 
  • Health screening 
  • Immunizations 
  • Mental health 
  • Men’s health  
  • Preventive care 
  • Physical examinations 
  • Women’s health  

Conditions Treated 

  • Acute illness care 
  • Acute sinusitis 
  • Arthritis
  • Bladder infection 
  • Burns 
  • Bronchitis 
  • Cholesterol 
  • Chronic care 
  • Cold 
  • Diabetes
  • Ear infection 
  • Flu 
  • Hypertension
  • Pneumonia 
  • Strep throat 

Biography

Dr. Gerardo Munoz-Monaco, is a board-certified Family Medicine Doctor at UT Health RGV. Focused on providing advanced medical care to patients, Dr. Munoz-Monaco uses the latest advancements in family medicine to improve the health and lives of children and adults in the RGV.

As a Family Medicine/Primary Care Doctor at UT Health RGV, Dr. Munoz-Monaco provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions, including chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. His services also include preventive care, health screenings, immunizations, and specialized care for men’s and women’s health. He is dedicated to delivering advanced, high-quality care to families in the Rio Grande community. Dr. Munoz-Monaco is board certified by The American Board of Family Medicine with a special interest in Preventive Care and Quality/Coding.

Dr. Munoz-Monaco received his Medical Degree (MD) from Universidad de Carabobo Faculty of Health Sciences in 2004 and completed his Family Medicine Residency training at Indiana University School of Medicine - Methodist Hospital in 2013. After residency training, he continued his medical education and completed his Faculty Development Fellowship at The University of North Texas Health Science Center.

In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Munoz-Monaco is a member of the American Academy of Family Medicine, National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), and a member of the NHMA Board Development Committee.

Dr. Gerardo Munoz-Monaco joined the UTRGV School of Medicine Faculty in 2017 and currently serves as an Associate Professor of Family and Community Medicine, educating and training the next generation of leaders in medicine, research, and patient care. 

Education & Training

Medical School: 
Universidad de Carabobo Faculty of Health Sciences (2005) 
Valencia, Venezuela 

Residency: 
Family Medicine Residency (2010-2013) 
Indiana University School of Medicine - Methodist Hospital 
Indianapolis, Indiana 

Fellowships: 
Faculty Development Fellowship (2019) 
University of North Texas Health Science Center 
Fort Worth, Texas 

Certifications: 
American Board of Family Medicine 

Honors & Awards

  • (2018) Award of Excellence – UTRGV School of Medicine 
  • (2016) Quality Champion – Eskenazi Health 
  • (2016) Excellence in Primary Care – Eskenazi Health

Professional Memberships 

  • American Academy of Family Medicine 
  • National Hispanic Medical Association