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Dr. Daniel Santa Maria, MD

Dr. Daniel Santa Maria, MD

Sports Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Santa Maria, MD is a sports medicine specialist in San Antonio, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Methodist Hospital Atascosa. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

5921 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Santa Maria specializes in the areas of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Santa Maria's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Santa Maria

4.2
19 ratings, 8 with a written review
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1 star
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The best. Still walking at 92. No surgery.
Top-notch.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 25, 2025
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My mom was referred to Dr Santa Maria for a shoulder injury. He sent her for an MRI and was suppose to discuss the findings with her, and come up with next steps for pain management. It’s been over 3 weeks. There’s been no call. We’ve reach out to him and his office multiple times and have yet to hear back. Don’t waste your time with him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 26, 2024
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Dr Santa Maria is a very kind and compassionate doctor who listened to my complaints and referred me as necessary. Very professional and very nice.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Roma – Oct 11, 2019
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I have been to see Dr. Santa Maria on 3 occasions (not counting follow-ups) over the past 2 years. He is, by far, the best diagnostician that I have ever seen in action. On each occasion he correctly diagnosed my problem, prescribed the correct course of treatment, and scheduled follow-up visits. At my first visit, I assumed that he was a little shy. On subsequent visits I learned that his appearance of shyness was, in fact, his mind deep in thought weighing the various possibilities.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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James Painter in Hunt, TX – Feb 11, 2017
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I was given a steroid injection deep in the hip joint. Painless!!! After a couple of days I wanted to "dance in the streets", I felt that good! I highly recommend Dr. Santa Maria to everyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Tamara R in Del Rio, TX – Aug 05, 2016
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Dr Santa Maria, was in such a rush with my daughters exam that he showed no compassion and decided to walk out of the room while I was still asking questions. He spent like 4 minutes with us after being 45 minutes late. You could easily tell he had no care in the world and handed us a re hab exercise page without any answered questions of heat,ice, meds? We left so unsatisfied with him. I would NEVER recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Rendon in San Antonio TX – Apr 09, 2016
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Dr Santa Maria is extremely competent and very kind. I have a very bad shoulder, bone on bone with large bone spurs making steroid injections complex. He did all humanly possible to make my suffering during the procedure more than tolerable. If you need a highly dedicated doctor who really cares for his patient's wellbeing, he's the one!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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BeverlyGembler in Marion TX – Mar 19, 2016
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Dr. Santa Maria was a breath of fresh air after seeing a doctor that would not listen to me and in my opinion belittle me. Dr. Santa Maria always takes the time to listen to my concerns and provides compassionate care. He resloved my knee pain issues without surgery, and i am thankful to him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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R Solis in San Antonio, TX – Jan 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Daniel Santa Maria, MD is a sports medicine specialist in San Antonio, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Sports Medicine

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Kansas School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Sports Medicine
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio PA5921 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209
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Office21 Spurs Ln Ste 210 San Antonio, TX 78240
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Practice

Office12413 Judson Rd Ste 100 Live Oak, TX 78233
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Medina Regional Hospital

    3100 Avenue E
    Hondo, TX 78861

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Methodist Hospital Atascosa

    1905 E State Highway 97
    Jourdanton, TX 78026

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

    15% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

    101 E Ridge Rd
    McAllen, TX 78503
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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