Orthopedic Services - South Texas Health System McAllen
Orthopedics • McAllen, TX
About
Summary: - South Texas Health System McAllen is a full-service acute care hospital in McAllen, TX, offering a wide range of medical services, including orthopedic care, within a larger healthcare system presence. - Key contact: 956-632-4000 or 956-632-4677. Website: southtexashealthsystemmcallen.com. - Notable context: Small on-site workforce (4 employees noted in highlights) with international ties (India). Strong online presence with high monthly visits and low bounce, indicating active patient information use. - Nearby scope: Part of the South Texas Health System network; primary audience primarily in the United States, with some international exposure. If you’re specifically seeking orthopedic services at this location, the page indicates general hospital services and does not provide detailed orthopedic department info. Consider visiting their site or calling to confirm: - Orthopedic specialties offered (e.g., joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, trauma) - Orthopedic physicians and CNO leadership (Adam Copher, Chief Nursing Officer) - Appointment process, imaging, and rehabilitation services - Hours, locations, and how to access acute care for orthopedic emergencies
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
McAllen, Texas
Phone
(956) 994-2000
ruby.bautista@uhsrgv.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency Services
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are included in Orthopedic Services?
Hand, shoulder and elbow surgery; Foot and ankle surgery; Traumatic orthopedic injuries; Hip and knee surgery; Sports medicine; Total Knee and Hip Joint Replacement Center with preoperative and postoperative rehabilitation.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Leapfrog Group (Hospital Ratings): 87% (Patients' overall rating of the facility) and 82% (Willingness to recommend) via Leapfrog Group OAS CAHPS survey data (Not explicitly specified as a total volume for orthopedics specifically)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction scores regarding communication about procedures and facilities/staff (Leapfrog Group)
- Positive feedback for specific individual physicians regarding listening skills and bedside manner
Common complaints
- Inconsistent communication and follow-up from office staff
- Concerns regarding nurse communication and bedside manner in clinical/hospital settings
- Employee reports of high workload leading to potential pressure in patient care tasks
"Office staffing does not follow up with patients to set appointments. You call the office and ask for the manager to call you back and they never call back."
— Healthgrades User Review"She listen to you and she does everything for you"
— Healthgrades User Review (Dr. Steel)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- South Texas Health System McAllen Outpatient Rehabilitation Center Surpasses 3,000 Patient Visits for the First Time in Its Six-Year History | South Texas Health System McAllen — Aug 6, 2025
- Celebrating 40 Years South Texas Health System® McAllen - Mega Doctor News — Dec 10, 2025
- South Texas Health System to Host Special Webinar to Highlight the Importance of Maintaining Good Joint Health for Overall Well-Being - RGVision Magazine — Aug 15, 2025
- STHS to host webinar on understanding and managing arthritis - Rio Grande Guardian — Jul 8, 2026
- Fall Prevention | STHS MCallen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas — Mar 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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