Specialty Center - Laredo - Driscoll Children's Hospital -
Pediatrics • Laredo, TX • Since 1953
About
Driscoll Children’s Hospital is a private, nonprofit pediatric hospital founded in 1953 and based in Corpus Christi, Texas. It is part of the Driscoll Health System and was the region’s first to offer pediatric emergency services and organ transplants. The hospital operates as the only asthma camp in South Texas (Camp Easy Breathers) and is Joint Commission accredited. While the core hospital is in Corpus Christi, the provided highlights mention international operations in 5 countries and a broad organizational footprint, but there is no explicit information confirming a specialty center location in Laredo, Texas. If you’re seeking a Laredo-specific Driscoll specialty center, please provide a more detailed target or I can check for any affiliated clinics or outreach programs in the Laredo area.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
Specialty Center – Laredo, Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Laredo, TX
Phone
361-694-5000
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Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are the clinic hours for Specialty Center - Laredo?
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: 2.3 out of 5 stars (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and kind nursing staff
- Professional and caring doctors
- Helpful office staff
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Difficulty obtaining prescription refills
- Rude or aggressive staff behavior
"DO NOT GO HERE your better off treating yourself that’s what if feels like 8months to get a drs apt Can’t get a refill on a life saving inhaler Rude staff"
— LocalityBiz review"Doctors are so wonderful even the nurse who gets the blood work done. Christina she has alot of patients my kids love coming and she is so friendly and kind good nurse."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Driscoll Children’s Hospital planning new clinic in Laredo — Apr 6, 2026
- Driscoll Health System to build pediatric clinic in Laredo — Mar 31, 2026
- Laredo Mayor Trevino proposes Driscoll pediatric care partnership — May 30, 2026
- Driscoll Health System Plans New Pediatric Clinic In Laredo, Texas - HCD Magazine — Apr 9, 2026
- Planean construir clínica para niños en Laredo — Mar 31, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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