South Texas Health System Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery Center
Weight Loss/Bariatrics • McAllen, TX • Since 1985
About
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.
Clinic Type
Weight Loss/Bariatrics
Address
416 Lindberg Ave. Ste. B McAllen, TX 78501
Phone
956-664-1616
complaint@jointcommission.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ObesityHelp (Dr. Ernesto Garza): 5/5 (1 (ObesityHelp))
- ObesityHelp (Dr. Luis Reyes): Excellent (Multiple (ObesityHelp))
Patients praise
- Successful, life-changing weight loss outcomes
- Professional, knowledgeable, and caring surgical staff
- Supportive environment, including support groups and patient events
- High-quality post-surgery communication and follow-up care
Common complaints
- Long office wait times due to surgeon hospital commitments
- General concerns regarding hospital system administration/billing (not specific to bariatric center)
"The care I received after my surgery was awesome... Post-surgery office visits are great(for the first time I'm excited to get on the scale)and the staff is very pleasant. The monthly support group meetings offered are very informative and inspiring."
— Patient review of Dr. Ernesto Garza on ObesityHelp"He took very good care of me both before and after my surgery. He answered all my questions I had and did not try to sugarcoat anything. I was very impressed with his honesty."
— Patient review of Dr. Luis Reyes on ObesityHelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- STHS Heart Named Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by Optum - Mega Doctor News — Jul 14, 2025
- STHS Bariatric Alumni Mark Health Journeys in Transformation Fashion Show - Mega Doctor News — Apr 20, 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
- South Texas Health System To Highlight the Importance of Weight Management in the Latest Episode of Its “South Texas Healthy Living” TV Program | South Texas Health System — Jan 19, 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.
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