Welcome to Black Pearl Medical,
where your journey to whole-person wellness begins.
Founded and led by Dr. Juliet Gatobu, our practice stands apart as a model of truly integrated, patient-centered care.
Dr. Gatobu is a dual-board-certified Doctor of Nursing Practice in Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP-BC) and Family Medicine (FNP-C), with advanced certification as a Wound Care Specialist (CWS). This rare combination of expertise allows her to uniquely address the interconnected nature of your health – treating not just symptoms, but the whole person.
Unlike traditional clinics where care is fragmented across multiple specialists, Black Pearl Medical offers a seamless, holistic approach. Under one roof, you have coordinated access to:
Compassionate, affirming care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQ+ health
Specialized treatment for diabetic, venous, arterial, and pressure ulcers, including regenerative therapies
Medically-supervised weight management, peptide therapy, IV wellness treatments, and aesthetic enhancements
Here, you are more than a chart or a diagnosis. You are a person with unique goals, challenges, and strengths. Dr. Gatobu listens deeply, partners with you transparently, and creates personalized treatment plans that respect your autonomy and dignity.
At Black Pearl Medical, we don’t just treat conditions – we empower people.
Welcome to a new standard of care, where your mind, body, and well-being are connected—and so is your treatment.
The Vision Behind Black Pearl Medical
Dr. Gatobu founded Black Pearl Medical out of a profound recognition: the healthcare system too often treats patients as a collection of separate symptoms, referred from specialist to specialist with little coordination. She witnessed firsthand how this fragmented approach led to delayed healing, conflicting treatments, and patient frustration.
Her vision was clear: create a practice where mental, physical, and aesthetic wellness are seamlessly connected under one roof. At Black Pearl Medical, there are no silos. Whether a patient is managing anxiety while healing a diabetic foot ulcer, or seeking weight loss support alongside depression treatment, Dr. Gatobu coordinates their entire care plan. This eliminates conflicting advice, redundant tests, and the overwhelming burden of navigating multiple providers.
WHY US
Clinical Expertise & Specialties
Dr. Gatobu’s practice is built on three interconnected pillars:
- Providing safety, affirming care for anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and gender dysphoria.
- A dedicated ally to the LGBTQ+ community, offering gender-affirming psychiatric evaluations and support.
- Utilizing evidence-based medication management integrated with supportive therapy and lifestyle strategies.
- As a Certified Wound Specialist (CWS), she treats complex, non-healing wounds including diabetic foot ulcers, venous/arterial ulcers, and pressure injuries.
- Employs cutting-edge treatments like allografts, negative pressure therapy, and advanced biologics.
- Offers mobile wound care services, bringing expert treatment directly to patients’ homes in San Antonio, Texas, and surrounding areas.
- Medically-supervised weight management program using GLP-1 therapies (Semaglutide/Tirzepatide).
- Regenerative treatments including peptide therapy, and NAD+ IV therapy.
- Aesthetic services such as Botox and dermal fillers, performed with a clinician’s precision and an artist’s eye for natural beauty.
Education, Credentials & Leadership
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Post-Graduate Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health NP – Liberty University
- Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner – South University
Board Certifications
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C)
- Certified Wound Specialist (CWS)
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- American Professional Wound Care Association
- Texas Nurses Association
- Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Beyond the Clinic
Philosophy of Care & Mission
Dr. Gatobu believes the most important diagnostic tool is listening. Her practice is a judgment-free zone rooted in respect, dignity, and cultural humility. She partners with patients transparently, ensuring they are informed and empowered at every step.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Gatobu is a lifelong learner, volunteer with Nurses Global Outreach, active mentor, and advocate for reducing healthcare disparities.
Her mission is simple yet profound:
To empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential for health and well-being by honoring the connection between mind, body, and spirit.