DHR – Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
Weight Loss/Bariatrics • McAllen, TX
Clinic Type
Weight Loss/Bariatrics
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956.362.LOSE
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 96% recommend (based on 69 reviews) (69)
- Obesity Help: 4.8/5 (13)
- Yelp: 1.0/5 (3)
- DHR Health Surgery Institute (Birdeye): 2.5/5 (13)
Patients praise
- Patients have reported positive surgical outcomes and life-changing experiences
- Some nursing and direct patient care staff described as wonderful
- Specific physicians have been praised by patients for being amazing and explaining procedures in detail
Common complaints
- Reports of poor office management and administrative disorganization
- Long wait times for appointments
- Complaints regarding unprofessional staff conduct and lack of communication
- Accessibility issues for handicapped patients
"Dr. Forse is amazing and did a great job. I'm so glad I went through with this surgery. Everything was explained to me in detail and if you follow what they say ..."
— DHR Health official physician profile"Terrible. It's all about money... All the drama to make me wait four hours! This action is excuses by their favorite word, "sorry." Don't ever think of going to this location if you value your time."
— Birdeye review of DHR Health Surgery Institute"This hospital is VERY un organized! As far as there administrators go in my opinion! I pre registered 1 WEEK! Ahead of my scheduled surgery date and get a phone call less than 24 hours before..."
— Yelp review of DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic InstituteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Building Advanced Care at Home in the Rio Grande Valley - Mega Doctor News — Mar 18, 2026
- Advancing Healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley - Mega Doctor News — Mar 18, 2026
- DHR Health Tips To Prevent Holiday Weight Gain This Thanksgiving - Fox Rio Grande Valley — Nov 26, 2025
- DHR Health Brownsville to Feature Fermin Lopez, at Upcoming Weight Loss Seminar, August 14th - Mega Doctor News — Aug 11, 2025
- Ask the Expert: Transforming Lives Through Bariatric Surgery - Rio Grande Guardian — Jun 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More weight loss/bariatrics clinics in McAllen
Summary: South Texas Health System (STHS) operates multiple facilities in the Rio Grande Valley, including the region’s only freestanding heart hospital and a dedicated pediatric ER. The system offers comprehensive services across four acute care campuses with specialties in pediatrics, heart and vascular care, maternity/women’s health, trauma, and behavioral health. It includes STHS Behavioral for behavioral health and addictive disorders. Key facilities include a Level II Trauma Center at STHS McAllen and six freestanding ERs in Weslaco, Mission, Edinburg, McAllen, and Alamo. For bariatric/weight loss surgery needs, STHS provides weight management services under its integrated care network, with potential access through the McAllen campus and affiliated centers. For specifics on the Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center in McAllen, please consult the official STIH System website or contact their offices directly.
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