South Texas Health System ER Pharr
Urgent Care • Pharr, TX • Since 1985
About
South Texas Health System (STHS) is a multi-hospital health system serving the Rio Grande Valley, headquartered in Edinburg, Texas. It operates four acute-care campuses with services in pediatrics, heart and vascular care, maternity and women’s health, and trauma, plus behavioral health and addiction treatment through its Behavioral facility. STHS includes Level II trauma care at STHS McAllen, a pediatric emergency facility at STHS Children’s, and a specialized heart hospital with a dedicated cardiac ER at STHS Heart. It runs six freestanding ERs in the region (Weslaco, Mission, Edinburg, McAllen, Alamo). The system is affiliated with South Texas Clinical Partners ACO, Prominence Health Plan, and Cornerstone Regional Hospital. It employs about 447 people and generates around $5.4M in annual revenue, with operations across the Rio Grande Valley and a presence noted in multiple regions. For more details, visit southtexashealthsystem.com. If you’re specifically looking for the ER in Pharr, the summary notes STHS operates freestanding ERs in nearby towns; Pharr-specific ER details aren’t listed in the provided highlights.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
435 W. Ridge Rd. Pharr, TX 78577
Phone
956-403-5550
complaint@jointcommission.org
Opening Hours
24/7, always open
Emergency Care
Available
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours?
24/7, always open.
What services are available?
Emergency care, imaging, lab, outpatient services.
What are the operating hours?
OPEN 24/7, ALWAYS.
Where is STS ER Pharr located?
435 W. Ridge Rd. Pharr, TX 78577.
How can I reach the ER for emergencies?
In an emergency, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency room.
What services does the ER Pharr provide?
24/7 emergency care, staffed with emergency room nurses and board-certified doctors, with access to diagnostic technology; outpatient, imaging and laboratory services; same-day, walk-in test availability.
Is there information about wait times?
ER Wait Times not available; for the most accurate wait time, call the hospital.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye: 4.7/5 (583 reviews)
Patients praise
- 24/7 access to emergency care for adults and children
- Convenient local resource for Pharr residents
- Staffed with emergency room nurses and board-certified doctors
- Equipped with advanced diagnostic technology similar to hospital-attached ERs
Common complaints
- General reports of organizational challenges within the broader health system, such as difficulties with scheduling and communication
"The STHS ER Pharr team is looking forward to serving the people of the Hub City of the Valley with quality, close-to-home emergency care."
— South Texas Health System Press ReleaseSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- South Texas Health System Hosts Special Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon To Launch Its Cinco de Mammo Initiative | South Texas Health System — May 6, 2026
- South Texas Health System to Host Hiring Event for Administrative and Support Staff Positions - RGVision Magazine — May 26, 2026
- STHS hosting all-positions hiring event to fill various clinical & non-clinical roles across its 12 facilities - Rio Grande Guardian — Jan 21, 2026
- South Texas Health System Hosting Special ‘Get Hired Thursday’ Event to Fill Various Clinical & Non-Clinical Positions Across Its 12 Facilities - RGVision Magazine — Oct 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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