Pediatrician | Weslaco and Mercedes Pediatrics
Pediatrics • Weslaco, TX
About
Weslaco Pediatrics (Dr. Felipe Avila) is a pediatric practice serving Weslaco and Mercedes, Texas, with two offices at 1408 E 8th St, Weslaco. They emphasize compassionate, respectful care and strong customer service. The practice operates with a small team (≈3 employees) and serves the local area, offering pediatric medical services under the names Weslaco Pediatrics and Weslaco-Mercedes Pediatrics. Contact numbers include 956-968-0481 and 956-968-0103, among others. Website: weslaco-mercedes-pediatrics.com.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
1408 E 8th St, Weslaco, Texas 78596, us
Phone
956-565-0900
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Team
Insurance & Payment
Accepting Driscoll, Molina, & United Health Care Medicaid as well as most private insurances
Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LocalityBiz regional directory: 2.3/5 average (across aggregate directory for pediatricians in the area) (780 (aggregate for regional directory))
Patients praise
- Some patients appreciate the night clinic and extended hours availability
- Specific doctors (e.g., Dr. Posada) noted as sweet, polite, and efficient by some patients
- Some positive experiences with the medical care provided to children
Common complaints
- Rudeness and unprofessional behavior from front desk staff and receptionists
- Long wait times, often reported as 2+ hours
- Concerns regarding medical accuracy, including wrongful diagnoses and issues with follow-up care
- Difficulties with administrative tasks such as accessing records and billing/insurance verification
- Cleanliness of the facility
"Im seriously disappointed with this clinic, on this visit I felt starting from the clerk with no acknowledgment with a rude tone of voice, all the way to my visit was horrible as I spoke to the doctor about my concerns I felt as if she was upset about meeting my needs and concerns"
— LocalityBiz - Dr. Felipe M. Avila, MD reviews"The night shift doctor is the Only doctor I trust with my children’s health. ... Thank you for being open late most clinics are not open!!"
— LocalityBiz - Pediatrician in Weslaco, TX reviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Dinah Saavedra, MD, Pediatrician | Harlingen, TX | WebMD — Apr 2, 2026
- Healthcare Innovator and Strategist Executes Multimillion-Dollar Acquisition of Pediatric Asset — Apr 30, 2026
- Mergene Trinidad, APRN, FNP - Driscoll Children's Hospital — Sep 20, 2025
- Dr. Larissa Riojas, DO, Family Physician | Weslaco, TX | WebMD — May 13, 2026
- America’s Best in Medicine Features Ruben Roncallo, MD: Board-Certified Pediatrician and Founder of Border Pediatrics - IssueWire — Jun 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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