
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Filipino
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Berna Villanueva and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
General Internal Medicine Physician and Public Health professional with a strong focus on preventive services, health education, and health promotion. Motivated in reducing stigma and improving the quality of life through health communication, cultural sensitivity, and building caring, respectful relationships with patients.
Specializing In
General Internal Medicine
HIV Primary Care
Preventative Care
Interests & Activities
I enjoy traveling, learning about different cultures and cuisines, as well as spending time with my family and friends.
Research and Publications
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center South
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2024
- Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2021
Video
Locations
- Banner - University Medicine Primary Care Clinic
- 8290 South Houghton Road, Suite 150, Tucson, AZ 85747
- phone: 520-694-1045
- fax: 520-505-5923
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
238 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Explained and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2025
Really cool
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2025
She is caring and pleasant. She takes the time to listen and help you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
She was knowledgeable, had reviewed my chart before she came in, and seemed very kind. I was pleased by my first visit with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
She is very thorough and very knowledgeable. Dr. Villanueva has always reviewed medical records before the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
Dr. Villanueva is kind and compassionate and doesn't make me feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
I feel very comfortable with Dr V and the care she is providing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Very caring and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Dr. Villanueva and Cristina are a great team. Dr. Villanueva quickly acted on taking care of my symptoms.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
Very thorough and takes time to listen
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
Dr Villanueva is competent, articulate and seemed to care about me and my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Caring, thoughtful, thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr. V is so on top of everything and always cares to dive deep into any health concern of mine. She is sensitive, kind, extremely knowledgeable and dedicated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
Dr. Villanueva is a great listener. I feel she is committed to my health journey based on her recommendations and referrals.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
She is professional, very intelligent, and knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Just really like her. She is very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
I am impressed by her knowledge and ability to understand and answer questions I have. She is very intelligent and knowledgeable, I find that she instills great confidence in me that I can trust her with my health. She is also one of the nicest people I have ever met. She is so professional as a primary care doctor. She is able to provide me with information to questions I have. I feel that I can help myself with her direction because I see that she is very knowledgeable and I find I can trust her thoughts about my condition. I'm not perfect but I am moving forward with her medical help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Very professional and knowledgeable about my history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Villanueva is a very good listener, she is aware of the whole picture and takes very good care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
She listens extremely well and thoroughly reviewed with me the overwhelming medical information I gave to her medical assistant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
I really liked her. Don't let her leave. She is an asset
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
She was thorough and addressed all concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Dr. Villanueva is kind and compassionate. She champions my wins (weight loss), and responds to all my questions. I have recommended Dr. Villanueva to my immediate family members and friends. I trust that Dr. Villanueva will take care of those I love and care about.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
I had a good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/5/2025
She was kind and not rushed. She listened, and offered suggestions about my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr Villanueva listens carefully and gives you plenty of time to talk and ask questions. She is very attentive and thorough in her exam. Easy to talk to and you don't feel rushed. She explains everything very well and gives you an opportunity to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
Knowledgeable, listens, clear in her instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
She is excellent. Very caring and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/22/2025
She was very prepared
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/15/2025
She's a very good doctor. She listens!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Concerned, knowledgeable, proactive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2025
Helpful. Listened and was cognizant that I'm not normal.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/7/2025
This provider really listens to my health concerns and answers any question I have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
Dr V is a knowledgeable and caring healthcare provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2025
Dr. Villanueva was very through, thoughtful and kind. I feel she actually heard me and listened to my symptoms and thoughtfully included me in our care plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
I was impressed with her knowledge and efficiency.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
Knowledgeable, thorough, understanding, friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2025
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
She is caring, knowledgeable, professional and her treatment is always spot on!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/4/2025
She was very efficient, caring, and thorough!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2025
She was able to make me understand what i medically going on. She was very concerned and went out of her way with explanation, concern and advice. I cannot thank her enough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2025
With the initial visit Dr Villanueva took a lot of time in asking me questions, which showed she really wanted to understand my past healthcare. She never seemed rushed and showed genuine interest in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/13/2025
Very thorough. I'm thrilled I found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Personable, thorough, listened well,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Thorough and always understands the health situation and circumstances.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
My favorite Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
She made you feel comfortable and you realize that she has a great amount of knowledge that she helps you with understanding. She is very bright and you feel safe with her instruction, I feel that she is a great doctor at conveying information to the patient, I feel I will do well with her to improve my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
She listened to all of my health concerns and provided positive feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2025
She was completely thorough asking all the questions checking on all of my problem and progress of my care enough for y
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/30/2025
I've gone through many different primary doctors since living in Tucson. She is my favorite. She is very thorough with lab needs and my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
Best doctor I've had. She listens and is always helpful with treatments and solutions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
She listens very well and is genuinely concerned about my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
Very humble and proactive and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/16/2025
She is very kind and listens well, explaining things sufficiently and helping me any way she can
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
She is very thorough. She reviewed my records and test results before she met with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
She's a great listener, went through my results thoroughly and answered all questions and concerns. She takes my concerns seriously and is seeking answers and not being dismissive. She's amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2025
She listened and was very knowledgeable. Very personable and easy to talk too.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr. Villanueva listens to me and shows compassion about acknowledging my health care goals. She also offers suggestions for improving my health. I have already referred both a family member and several friends to Dr. Villanueva.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
She is very thorough, pleasant and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2025
She was very kind and patient. She listened to me and recommended follow up appointments as needed. I'm very happy about being in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
She is thorough, professional, knowledgeable, offers good resources, and gives you choices and pros n cons of each
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2025
Love her, hope she stays longer than the previous primary care providers
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/12/2025
She has very attentive and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/21/2025
She's thorough, caring, personable and easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/20/2025
Professional and thorough. Addressed my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
She is a very good doctor and very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr. Villanueva listened to my concerns. She reviewed recent labs and reported the individual results. She praised my recent minor weight loss and encouraged me to continue my efforts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2025
Very kind, listened to my concerns and I felt she really cared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
She is an excellent doctor. She is very knowledgeable, compassionate, she listens to my symptoms and has helped me with my health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
She was thorough and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2025
Prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2025
She was beyond wonderful with a friendly bedside manner and listened intently with follow up questions. She was very knowledgeable and was able to explain what was going on and how she planned on going about ordering tests and labs for more information. She was very kind and made my husband and I smile many times through our visit. We look forward to seeing her again!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2025
She listened. She asked questions. She came into the room after she had already reviewed my records.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
She is the best, most intelligent and caring doctor I have ever had. I will never go elsewhere for my care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Dr. Villanueva is attentive and provides answers to my questions/concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
Very professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Listened intently to my extensive history and anticipated needed follow-up appt.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
She truly takes the time to listen to you and help you.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2025
She seemed very capable and was totally attentive to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
I already recommended Dr. V to my friends and colleagues. I am so happy that we have a quality doctor with a great bedside manner back in our community!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Talks to about your problems, and takes time to find solution
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2025
Very professional and sincerely concerned about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2025
She's thorough and engaging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
She listens, professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
She was attentive and thorough. She made an effort to get to know me and not judge where I am at on my health journey.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Friendly compassionate professional. Easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/2/2025
Dr. V. is thoughtful and expresses concern for my health and well-being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
She really cares about your health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Very attentive, caring, and professional primary care doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
She was very through. Really cared about my health needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Professional, appeared competent, comprehensive, and personable. I am a new patient and I'm glad I found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/29/2024
She addressed the issue and was a good listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/28/2024
She took the time to not only learn about my medical history, but also to learn about my overall well being. She was kind, calm, and thoroughly addressed all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2024
She was very informative and was quick to give advice. She listened and made sure I understood everything offered before I accepted
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2024
Dr. Villanueva was attentive and responsive to my concerns. She seems very knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2024
Felt very comfortable with her professional service and knowledge.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
She addressed my ailments and was very professional but caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
She was very helpful, considerate and efficient