Weight-Loss Surgery | South Texas Health System, Edinburg, TX
Bariatrics • Edinburg, TX • Since 1985
About
South Texas Health System (Edinburg, TX) offers weight loss/bariatric surgery as part of its broad acute care and surgical services. The system is a multi-hospital health network serving the Rio Grande Valley, with facilities including specialized centers for pediatrics, heart, and emergency/trauma care. Key details: - Location: Headquarters in Edinburg, TX; serves Edinburg, McAllen, Mission, Weslaco, and surrounding areas - Services: Bariatric/weight loss surgery among its medical and surgical offerings; comprehensive care in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and other specialties - Facilities: Includes South Texas Health System Heart (cardiac-focused), South Texas Health System Children’s, and multiple freestanding ERs - Access: Main campuses and affiliated clinics in the region (addresses in Mission, Edinburg, McAllen, Alamo) If you’re specifically seeking weight-loss surgery options, this system provides bariatric surgery services as part of its surgical lineup and participates in related health plans and partnerships across the region. For precise procedures, eligibility, surgeon availability, and scheduling, contact the Edinburg campus or the system’s main line.
Clinic Type
Bariatrics
Address
1400 West Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone
8008791033
complaint@jointcommission.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
ER services available
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
ER Wait Times
ER Wait Times not available.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregated from sources including Google and Facebook): 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,837 reviews)
- Healthgrades: 62% of patients recommend the hospital (Data based on patient experience surveys)
Patients praise
- High praise for specific bariatric surgeons (notably Dr. Luis Reyes and Dr. Ernesto Garza) for their bedside manner and expertise
- Effective support systems, including the Bari Buddies support group
- Patient success stories highlighting transformative life changes and weight loss milestones
- Compassionate and attentive care from specialized bariatric staff
Common complaints
- Long wait times in emergency and clinical settings
- Concerns regarding staff communication and perceived indifference
- Frustration with billing processes
- General hospital operational issues including perceived disorganization
"Tamayo called the staff at STHS 'guardian angels' for their help... Dr. Reyes helped Tamayo explore all possible options. 'He alleviated my fears, addressed my questions with patience, and demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding me, my son, and my family'"
— Port Isabel-South Padre Press"My surgeon is Dr. Ernesto Garza and I had my gastric bypass surgery on December 21, 2009... The care I received after my surgery was awesome; Dr Garza visited with and updated my family immediately after surgery, which my family (and I) greatly appreciated."
— Obesityhelp.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center — Feb 3, 2026
- STHS Heart Named Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by Optum - Mega Doctor News — Jul 14, 2025
- Welcome To South Texas Health System | Edinburg, Texas — Apr 10, 2026
- Former South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center Patients to Rock the Runway During Fourth Annual Transformation Celebration Fashion Show - RGVision Magazine — Apr 13, 2026
- Bariatric Surgery: South Texas Health Systems Celebrates Bariatric Success Stories — Apr 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More bariatrics clinics in Edinburg
DHR Health is a private, Edinburg-based hospital system (founded 1997) serving the Rio Grande Valley, including McAllen and surrounding areas. It offers comprehensive services across many specialties with a focus on bariatric surgery and related weight-management care, along with behavioral health, rehabilitation, women’s health, and general surgical services. The system operates 21 offices in the United States (primarily in Edinburg and McAllen) and supports patient portal access, admissions, and volunteer opportunities. Key details: 1,086 employees; annual revenue $100M–$500M; SIC/NAICS 80/806 and 62/622. If you’re seeking bariatrics at DHR Health, you can contact their patient portal or clinics in Edinburg/McAllen for consults, procedures, and follow-up care.
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