Biography

Vannessa-Emmanuelle Salinas, MD, is a family medicine specialist. Her priority is to get to know her patients and their families, understand their backgrounds and establish their goals of care. She values offering patients education and preventive care.

Dr. Salinas was drawn to health care because it allowed her to work with people and help them achieve better health so they can enjoy life to the fullest. She finds family medicine promotes meaningful patient interactions that allow her to be part of her patient's lives and play a helping role in the greater community.

Dr. Salinas attended Baylor College of Medicine and completed the Corpus Christi Family Medicine Residency Program. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. When she isn't helping patients, she spends time with her family, including her rambunctious son and her furry dog.

Clinical interests

COPD
Depression
Diabetes
Family medicine
Geriatrics
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Preventive care

Locations

Office Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Education and credentials

Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Medical school
Baylor College of Medicine
Intern/residency
Corpus Christi Family Medicine Residency Program

Accepted insurances

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Clinician numbers for agent use only.
Aetna (9954897)
Amerigroup (1531167)
BCBS (8EV785)
Humana (3152043)
UnitedHealthcare (00010069613)
Wellcare (1225323645)

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  • January 31, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Knowledgeable professional courtesy efficient

  • February 16, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She seemed to me she was very educated, professional, and knew exactly what she was doing an saying. She was also very knowlegable on things i will. Need done again for lab work and got my referrals to me in a timely matter

  • February 25, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listen and care. I do not have any problem with Salinas MD.

  • January 14, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    As previously stated, she is thorough, patient, professional and caring.

  • January 29, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She’s personable, very caring, explains things so I can understand, and listen well to my concerns and thoughts.

  • February 22, 2026

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Honest and straight forward with her care for my needs. Always aware of ones health and is concerned to keep me updated with the care I'm needing. Sympathetic and concerned for me as a person.

  • January 31, 2026

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    I like her, she explains everything and takes time to answer questions needs improvement following up

  • February 21, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Her examinations are always very thorough and she explains things in an easy-to-understand way. Very professional, but personable.

  • December 10, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Friendly, knowledgeable, following up on treatment.

  • December 13, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Good interactive discussion about my condition and thoughtful advice land medical plan

  • November 11, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Mostly satisfied

  • November 17, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    she left no stone unturned in assessing all my issues and planning related care appointments

  • November 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    3.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Salinas is quite knowledgeable. However, she was reluctant to discuss naturopathic alternatives to the medications from which I was having side effects. I recognize that physician training, for the most part, gives naturopathic medicine only passing attention. Medicine today is largely focused on treatment of symptoms. Unfortunately, this bypasses the most capable partner in the healing processes - the person and his/her body.

  • November 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    I think is is knowable and is patient friendly.

  • November 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens well to health issues. She takes care of me very well. Explains why I am in pain or sick. Gives good treatments.

  • October 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She explains the fact about my medication and about my health issues

  • October 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Salinas is so nice. I am a new patient to her and she asked me many questions and answered mine. She takes time to listen and to provided me with a place to go for a much needed mammogram and to refer me to other doctors for more care.

  • October 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She’s very professional and a very good doctor answered all my questions

  • October 16, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Spent time with me. Unique.

  • October 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Easy to talk to and very personable. Very dedicated To her work and had reviewed all my records before I arrived.

  • October 25, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    La Dra Salinas es muy profesional y sabe explicar detalladamente la información al paciente.

  • October 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very thorough explanation and analysis. Spent time with me and examined me. Honest and genuine.

  • October 15, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because Dr. Salinas is thorough and professional. I recommended her to my wife and she came back from her appointment with the same feeling. Thank you Dr. Salinas.

  • September 17, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Salinas, made me feel very comfortable in discussing my health issues with me. And she also showed interest in my well being as discussing in full term my medical issues in moving forward. I was extremely satisfied with how she explained everything to me where I could understand my health problems.

  • September 21, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens and respects my decisions. She is very nice and takes her time to examine me and to answer my questions.

  • September 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Treat you like family

  • September 19, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Salinas is very thorough whe reviewing my history past and present. I like her bedside manner she's easy to talk to, very professional and " LISTENS"to any questions or concerns at the time of my visit. I'm very pleased to be her patient. I feel it's a well rounded clinic and the Dr's are major players in making it work efficiently! Therefore the rest of the staff fall in place to run a great clinic.

  • September 18, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Knowledgeable and caring.

  • September 15, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    At first she spoke too fast. Even if I might, I process a bit slower, since in 70’s! She has slowed down her words tho. Now much more normal sentences.

  • September 20, 2025

    Verfied Review

    3.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very gentle person. But she was awkward and appeared to be in pain. Which made feel not so comfortable.

  • August 28, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    As stated earlier, Dr. Salinas is very thorough. She is patient and kind. I have every confidence in her decisions in regards to my health and wellbeing. She freely entertains any questions and gives explanations in terms that I understand.

  • August 17, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    es una excelente Doctora

  • August 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Care of the well being of her patients

  • August 14, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She explains well

  • August 27, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    quality professional service

  • August 13, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    We mostly discussed the lumbar nerve problem being treated, not other topics like insomnia or prostate symptoms

  • August 11, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    N/A

  • August 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Easy to talk too.

  • August 18, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She was very professional caring . She listened to me. It was the most important thing to me that she took the time to listen to my concerns and I felt that she did that 100%.

  • August 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    2.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is a new Dr assigned to me with only one office visit.

  • July 14, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very nice and through

  • July 23, 2025

    Verfied Review

    2 out of 5 patient rating

    Rushed appt. Doesn’t leave enough time to ask questions without interrupting… [omitted] had to see nurse Bea … I felt like I had a bad sinus infection… she told me it was an infection… didn’t mention what kind of infection … no prescription could be ordered. I was not able to see Dr Salinas because “ she was too busy doing annual exams for her patients”. I was told by front desk! No PA there to see me… several calls made… I was feeling badly!! Bea checked with Dr and was finally prescribed antibiotics but that didn’t cure the problem… I called office again..I wasn’t feeling better. Finally towards the end of The month, [omitted]. a very caring informative apologetic visiting PA from south Austin clinic was able to see me and told me I had acute sinusitis… and prescribed different antibiotics for 14 days which finally cleared up my serious infection. I should not have suffered with this infection for almost the [omitted]. Girls at desk were not helpful and kept insisting that dr Salinas could not see me … she was “ busy doing annual exams for her patients…. “ Wow!!! Why couldn’t office have gotten a PA from another clinic to help patients that needed attention ? Finally a “visiting PA from south Austin” came to my rescue… He was excellent!!! And Very disappointed with their call back timing…. I called office just after 5 pm [omitted]… recovering from Covid… I needed to be retested from Covid or checked to see if I also had a sinus infection.i was feeling bad.. rosie at fri these said they don’t retest covid… I insisted someone needed to call me back…. Nurse Bea was supposed to check with Dr Salinas and would call me back yesterday… no call from Bea … Obviously I assumed that i was not going to be to retested for Covid or to see if I also had a sinus infection….a patient should not have to go thru this… No empathy from Rosie…

  • July 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is the FIRST Dr over the past years I have been going to Wellmed that seems to care about her patients!!!! The reviews I gave were for her care only!!!!!

  • July 05, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very through and answers all your questions and will stay with you as long as you need

  • July 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Takes the time to explain what is needed on our part. What to expect out of the visit. If you need to be referred to Specialist, it's done right away. Checks our meds list, our refill if needed.

  • June 27, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    She seems to listen, and works with me for the best treatment for me.

  • May 17, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Great

  • May 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I like she hears me and really seems to care about my well being

  • May 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I have only met her one time and she was kind and concern about why I was there.

  • May 03, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Salinas was very professional and thorough. She paid great attention to my concerns and was specific in a followup plan of action.

  • May 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Excellent

  • May 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Excellent

  • May 17, 2025

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    She appeared overwhelmed and was very assertive when she walked in.. after that outburst, I lost all interest in being there.. I have never, ever been treated like that by a doctor !

  • May 13, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very thorough in covering all issues Well acquainted with my history Professional and personable

  • May 13, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    N/A

  • April 14, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Professional. Easy to talk to.

  • April 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    One of the most knowledgeable doctors ive had

  • April 26, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Always friendly to assist me with any concerns I may have. Easy to speak to and listens well.

  • April 02, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Knowledge, care about her patients, make good referrals. She tried to help the best in her possibilities.

  • April 26, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very professional and knowledgeable

  • April 08, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I've only seen this Dr one time, I just transferred from welmed in san Marcos to Dr Salinas in Kyle, tx. I like Dr Salinas, very professional

  • April 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very satisfied with her treatment of me. Asking about previous illness and injuries

  • April 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    The doctor is professional, explains things and answers all my questions

  • April 06, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She's a good doctor. Listens and answers your questions and concerns.

  • April 06, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Salinas is very Patient, excellent listener and very caring, she explains everything in detail.

  • April 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Sometimes I feel she is a bit rushed.

  • April 16, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Answers questions, provides referrals.

  • April 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens to you, is very caring

  • April 19, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    VERY GOOD 👍

  • April 28, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is good and understanding my medical needs and has always given me needed and helpful information. She is a pleasure to interact with..

  • March 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Salinas is very thorough with me. She answers all my questions. I am very satisfied with her attending me.

  • March 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens, seems concerned, provides feedback.

  • March 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She asks on how I'm feeling and take care of me.

  • January 22, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very thorough and caring. She addresses all my daughter’s needs.

  • January 22, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is thoughtful and thorough. She explains all aspects of your plan of care. She makes sure all your concerns are addressed.

  • January 10, 2025

    Verfied Review

    2.5 out of 5 patient rating

    I only seen her one time

  • January 03, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr needs to take her time speaking with the patient Dr always seems to be in a rush to get to the next patient

  • January 23, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very professional, knowledgeable, thorough and empathetic.

  • January 22, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    she good

  • January 27, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    I have had only one visit with her but I get a good feeling. Dr. Salinas was very kind, showed concern and knowledgeable about my history.

  • December 17, 2024

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    She didn’t have a very good bedside manner. It seemed as if she was focused on more of what was in my file and not on creating a comfortable environment, where I felt safe and heard. She also asked questions. I believe that were inappropriate when given a response to her question about where I contracted the HIV virus I feel as if she had a biased opinion towards me and the contraction of the virus assuming that I must’ve gotten it through drug use or promiscuous behavior when in fact, I told her that I had contracted it from a male partner when I was [omitted] that I was in a monogamous relationship with. That made me feel very uncomfortable.

  • December 17, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She really listens to me and always makes me feel better.

  • October 04, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens to my concerns & handles them effectively. She shows caring & intelligence & is honest. She will research questions instead of giving a pat answer. I trust her.

  • February 14, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I like that she is thorough on all the issues I wanted to discuss. Also liked that she appreciates my questioning her comments if necessary.

  • October 17, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very knowledgeable and well informed. Very friendly and personable. Outstanding personality.

  • June 26, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Caring and thorough

  • January 26, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    An amazing doctor that has the ability of being bilingual and communicating with my dad in Spanish very thorough and clear and firm with him as well

  • June 07, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Porque me ha atendido muy bien y muy amable

  • June 06, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I have been very satisfied with Dr Salinas. I’m a new patient so very pleased with the care and results with Dr Salinas and this WellMed office and staff.

  • September 27, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    It was my first time to see Dr. Salinas and I thought she was very thorough and knowledgeable and was able to give me a referral. Thank you so much.

  • April 10, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Love Dr Salinas, she is very knowledgeable and very thorough and will explain everything that I need to know and what I need to stay healthy.

  • April 18, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She’s very thorough and listens to you.

  • August 20, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is a great doctor that cares.

  • May 17, 2024

    Verfied Review

    3.5 out of 5 patient rating

    She was a little hurried the first time I saw her; I felt she might not have heard all I was trying to tell her; the second time was much better; I believe I’m going to like her; she was less hurried and more attentive; spent quiet a while talking with me. I felt much better about her.

  • March 27, 2024

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    This was an annual checkup. I was to see Dr. Manteux, but instead was seen by Dr Salina’s without prior knowledge. She did not review my medications. She was not thorough with exam. All she did was listen to my lungs. Nothing else. Not interested with my concerns. She was very abrupt, and I felt like I was wasting her time. I’m to return in 3 months, and when I schedule appointment, I requested to not see Dr Salina’s again. I would not recommend her to anyone. I have always been very satisfied with everything and everyone at WellMed, until this visit with Dr Salina’s.

  • March 27, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    On my latest visit with Vannessa Salinas, It was the kind of visit between a Dr. and patient that builds a relationship. I think that the doctor get to know her patients to know how best to help

  • April 05, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listen and provided answers,very kind.

  • February 07, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Edison was our doctor for about 10. We had confidence in her and her treatment for us. After this visit with Dr. Salinas I feel we will have the same repoir. She explained something about my blood work that concerned her regarding my health condition and asked/suggested if I would be willing to increase my medication. She called me at and asked me to come back for bloodwork in 4 weeks to see how I am doing. She seems to be very thorough.

  • February 17, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens to what I had to say

  • April 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Likehood

  • April 18, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Salinas is very thorough. She explains all test results. She allows time to respond to any questions. She presents as a very caring physician with concern for the patient’s overall well being.

  • May 01, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Patient and very knowledgeable.

  • February 14, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Excellent interaction with patient and family seems to have best intentions for her patients

  • August 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very thorough & detailed.

  • April 17, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    ok

  • October 04, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Efficient, works to minimize care issues.

  • July 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    She came after my previous provider. I am still getting to know her.

  • July 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    she's seems to be a very serious person, I know a drs job is very important, but dr's need to relax and smile at their patients and not be in so much in a rush

  • May 23, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    She is improving and listening better

  • September 28, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very thorough. Takes time to listen. Very relatable.

  • June 18, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Salinas has consistently gone over & above to assist me in my health journey. She is willing to research resources & shows lots of expertise & caring.

  • September 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Thorough professional comprehensive care. Excellent follow through.

  • May 07, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is a good dr

  • April 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    Just met her, very nice and helpful

  • March 06, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I appreciate her attention to detail.

  • September 28, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    I am a new patient of Dr Salina’s

  • September 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Friendliness, knowledge.

  • July 09, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Es muy amable

  • July 22, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Salinas totally professional straight to the point!

  • January 31, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I like my Dr. and know that she cares for her patient.

  • February 05, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Salinas is professional competent listens and is well informed. She made changes to my medication which had a positive result. I highly recommend her.

  • June 21, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She listens, makes suggestions, is concerned when something doesn’t seem normal (ie blood work).

  • September 21, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Salinas is patient, thorough and kind. She takes time to explain everything in terms that is easily understood. She is considerate in addressing questions and concerns. I feel I’m getting excellent care.