Medical Weight Loss - McAllen, TX: RGV Endocrine Center
Obesity Medicine • Mission, TX • Since 2018
About
RGV Endocrine Center is a private medical practice in McAllen, TX specializing in endocrine health, including medical weight loss, diabetes management, thyroid issues, PCOS, and related conditions. Founded in 2018 and led by a small team, the clinic focuses on weight loss within the broader scope of endocrinology, offering services tied to metabolism and hormone health. Key facts: - Location: McAllen, Texas (HQ at 1400 E Ridge Rd; second office at 1900 S Jackson Rd Ste 1) - Services: Medical weight loss, diabetes care and technology, thyroid nodules, hypothyroidism, adrenal disorders, Cushing’s syndrome, PCOS, and other endocrine conditions - Ownership/size: Privately held; small practice with 2 employees - Online presence: Website rgvendocrine.com; modest traffic, US-focused audience - Contact: 956-307-3234; 956-340-4222 Mission alignment: Provide medically supervised weight loss within an endocrine framework to address underlying metabolic and hormonal factors for patients in the Rio Grande Valley.
Clinic Type
Obesity Medicine
Address
McAllen, TX
Phone
956-340-4222
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Medical supervision-based weight loss program payment, Not specified
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is medical weight loss at RGV Endocrine Center?
Medically supervised weight loss treatments with diet/exercise counseling and potential hormone-related treatments.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- RGV Endocrine Center Official Website: 4.94 out of 5 stars
- Birdeye: 4.9 out of 5 stars (958 reviews)
- PeptideIQ: 4.7 out of 5 stars (20 reviews)
Patients praise
- High patient satisfaction regarding Dr. Gloria Ortiz's attentiveness and communication style
- Patients appreciate the detailed explanations and ease of understanding medical information provided by the doctor
- Short wait times for in-office visits and availability of telehealth options
- Professional and personable staff noted by many patients
Common complaints
- Issues with billing and insurance processing
- Complaints regarding administrative staff and perceived incompetence
- Formal regulatory action taken by CMS in December 2024 regarding CLIA certificate limitations for laboratory testing (specifically cortisol)
- Denial of services over minor unpaid balances
"Dr Ortis went into great detail to explain my medical condition. She was very knowledgeable and explained very well about my condition. Dr Ortis explained in my language not Drs medical terminology so I understood her."
— RGV Endocrine Center Testimonials Page"If you’re pregnant and high risk due to your autoimmune disorder, avoid this place because they will deny you blood work for an unpaid balance of $19 from 2024."
— Birdeye Review"The worst medical practice I've ever been to. Completely incompetent staff. The woman in billing could not figure out how to properly bill my insurance..."
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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