Rheumatology - Brownsville Community Health Center
Rheumatology • Brownsville, TX • Since 1987 • 1 (Rheumatology clinic within Brownsville Community Health Center) locations
About
Summary: Brownsville Community Health Center (New Horizon Health Center) is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center based in Brownsville, TX, founded in 1987. It offers comprehensive primary and preventive care with services including pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and dental care. The center emphasizes patient-centered care regardless of ability to pay and operates four offices in Brownsville and nearby Laguna Vista. For rheumatology specifics, the page does not indicate a dedicated rheumatology specialty; it highlights primary care and related services, with a focus on accessible, affordable health care for the community. If you need rheumatology services, contact the center to confirm availability or referrals.
Clinic Type
Rheumatology
Address
(not provided; from page context likely Brownsville, TX)
Phone
956-546-3209
him@newhorizonhc.org
Opening Hours
RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC HOURS Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8am – 5pm; Wednesday 10am – 6pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Not available
Languages Spoken
FAQs
RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC HOURS
Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8am – 5pm; Wednesday 10am – 6pm; Closed Saturday and Sunday
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
Patients praise
- Specific rheumatology provider (Dr. Muhammad Shamim) receives generally high individual ratings for knowledge and patient interaction
- Some patients find the center helpful for low-income medical care
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Common complaints
- Difficulties with phone communication and accessing staff
- Long wait times for appointments and pharmacy services
- Concerns regarding pharmacy staff professionalism and processes
- Reports of dismissive, incompetent, or unprofessional behavior by certain healthcare providers
- Challenges with scheduling specialist appointments or referrals
Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Vannessa Contreras, Nurse Practitioner | Brownsville, TX | WebMD — Jul 30, 2025
- Dr. Ricardo A. Abraham - Internal Medicine Physician in Brownsville, TX — May 14, 2026
- Dr. Alberto E. Almeida, MD - Family Medicine Doctor in Brownsville, TX — May 14, 2026
- Shamim, Muhammad - Texas Independence Health Plan — Nov 10, 2025
- Dr. Lilia H. Hernandez, MD - Internal Medicine Physician in Brownsville, TX — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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