Alexandro Escontrias, APRN, FNP-C

Meet Alexandro Escontrias, APRN, FNP-C

Bilingual family medicine care rooted in military service, prevention, and lifelong patient education

Alexandro Escontrias, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner providing family medicine in San Antonio, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at El Paso and his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington. With more than five years of advanced practice experience and a healthcare career grounded in military service, Escontrias cares for patients across every stage of life, from newborns to seniors. Fluent in English and Spanish, he is committed to making primary care more accessible, personal, and understandable for families throughout the San Antonio community.

Career at a Glance

• Provides family medicine care for patients of all ages, including newborns, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, helping patients and families feel heard, informed, and confident in their care.
• Military healthcare leader with experience serving large patient populations.

Clinical Role and Leadership

Alexandro Escontrias brings a strong background in military healthcare leadership to his role as a family nurse practitioner. His experience includes serving as Officer in Charge of an Integrated Health Medical Home, Deputy Director of the Army Clinical Nurse Transition Program, and Nurse Manager at San Antonio Military Medical Center. In these roles, he helped improve care coordination, patient satisfaction, staff development, quality improvement, and access to care. Today, he applies that same high standard of duty, respect, and attention to detail to his family medicine practice in San Antonio.

He provides specialized care for conditions such as:

• Preventive health and routine wellness screenings
• Chronic disease management
• Acute illnesses and infections
• Sports- and activity-related injuries
• Immunizations and school readiness care
• Health concerns affecting newborns, children, adults, and seniors

What You Can Expect from Care with Alexandro Escontrias

Alexandro Escontrias’s approach to care is built on a collaborative, patient-centered partnership. He works to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients feel heard, supported, and comfortable asking questions. Through active listening, clear communication, and personalized education, he helps patients better understand their health and take an active role in their care decisions. His goal is to partner with individuals and families to build long-term healthy habits that support wellness at every stage of life.

You can expect:

• Care that is respectful, collaborative, and focused on your individual needs
• Clear explanations that help you understand your health and treatment options
• Support for preventive care, wellness screenings, and long-term health goals
• Shared decision-making that helps you feel confident in your care plan
• Bilingual communication in English and Spanish for patients and families

Advanced Surgical Innovation / Diagnostic Care

As a family nurse practitioner, Alexandro Escontrias does not provide surgical care. His diagnostic care is centered on evidence-based primary care, preventive screenings, clinical assessment, and timely coordination with specialists when needed. His experience in sports medicine and military primary care includes focused musculoskeletal assessments, diagnostic imaging review, risk stratification, chronic disease follow-up, and care coordination for acute and ongoing health concerns. He also prioritizes continuous professional development and stays current with evolving medical guidelines to deliver high-quality, evidence-based family medicine.

Research, Clinical Insight, and Thought Leadership

As Deputy Director of the Army Clinical Nurse Transition Program, he helped guide newly licensed nurses through structured clinical training and professional development. Outside the clinic, he continues his commitment to education by teaching Basic Life Support classes, helping others learn essential lifesaving skills.

Commitment to Public Health and Health Equity

Alexandro Escontrias has focused much of his career on improving access to care for diverse and underserved populations. His bilingual English and Spanish communication skills help reduce barriers for patients and families who may feel more comfortable discussing health concerns in their preferred language. His work has included social determinants of health screening, preventive health initiatives, school physicals, immunizations, and COVID-19 testing operations. In the community, he volunteers as a youth soccer and basketball coach, helping children build teamwork skills, stay active, and develop healthy habits. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their three dogs.