UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center
Oncology • McAllen, TX • Since 2015
About
UT Health RGV’s Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen is a first-of-its-kind outpatient facility opening in the Rio Grande Valley. It consolidates cancer care with surgery, imaging, orthopedics, rehab, GI, and related services, aiming to bring advanced care closer to home for Valley patients. The center debuted with a ribbon-cutting in 2025 and continues to publicize its capabilities and expansion as part of UT Health RGV’s mission to broaden local access to comprehensive cancer and surgical services.
Clinic Type
Oncology
Address
1400 N. Commerce Center Street, McAllen, TX 78501
Phone
+1 833-887-4863
AskUTRGVsom@utrgv.edu
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
To verify that we accept your particular insurance plan, please call the UT Health RGV Patient Communication Center at 1-833-UTRGVMD (1-833-887-4863).
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Which hours is the center open for general service?
Monday - Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 2.7 stars (21 reviews (overall for UT Health RGV))
Patients praise
- High quality of care comparable to major metropolitan centers
- Convenience of having comprehensive services in a single location in the Rio Grande Valley
- Professional and engaging staff
- State-of-the-art medical equipment
- Reduced burden of travel and associated costs for patients
Common complaints
- Appointment scheduling issues, including last-minute cancellations without notification
- Frustration with administrative processes
"If I had to compare the kind of treatment that I've received at the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center to my experiences at some other hospitals, I would say I'm receiving the same kind of care or better, but with the convenience of being home."
— UTRGV Newsroom (Patient testimonial)"When I got here, people were wonderful. The facility was great, and the people are engaging."
— UTRGV Newsroom (Patient testimonial)"We didn't even get to the appointment...how can you make an appointment for a new patient and cancel it the same day and not notify anyone!!!"
— Birdeye (Patient review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- The Newsroom - UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center brings comprehensive cancer services to Rio Grande Valley patients — Jun 9, 2026
- The Newsroom - UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center expands radiation oncology services for Valley patients — Apr 16, 2026
- New UT Health RGV facility opening in McAllen Rio Grande Valley Business Journal — Oct 9, 2025
- The Newsroom - Dr. Everardo Cobos leads charge to transform cancer care in the Rio Grande Valley — Oct 23, 2025
- UT Health RGV Cancer Center Opens: A Breakthrough In Valley Specialized Care - Fox Rio Grande Valley — Oct 9, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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