DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute
Bariatrics • Edinburg, TX • Since 1997
About
DHR Health is a private, Edinburg-based hospital system (founded 1997) serving the Rio Grande Valley, including McAllen and surrounding areas. It offers comprehensive services across many specialties with a focus on bariatric surgery and related weight-management care, along with behavioral health, rehabilitation, women’s health, and general surgical services. The system operates 21 offices in the United States (primarily in Edinburg and McAllen) and supports patient portal access, admissions, and volunteer opportunities.
Clinic Type
Bariatrics
Address
5500 Raphael Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone
956-362-8677
RecruitmentTeam@dhr-rgv.com
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri | 8am - 5pm
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
Current Offers
Free Informational Seminar — null
FAQs
What is bariatric surgery and who is it for?
Information about obesity treatment options and eligibility typically provided during seminars and physician consultations.
What are the benefits of bariatric surgery?
Bariatric surgery offers a wide range of health benefits beyond weight loss. It can help address serious medical conditions such as obesity, hormonal imbalances, and sleep apnea. Many patients also experience improvements of other conditions like hypertension, fatty liver disease, and even type 2 diabetes. By making lasting changes to your metabolism and eating habits, bariatric surgery can significantly improve your overall health and quality of life.
What is the first step to take on my health journey?
The first step is attending our Free Informational Seminar. During the seminar, you'll have the opportunity to meet our expert surgeons and learn about the options available to you. To get started, register online at www.rgvweightloss.com.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- obesityhelp.com (DHR Bariatric and Metabolic Institute Hospital - overview): 4.83/5 (13 ratings / 13 reviews)
- obesityhelp.com (Luis Reyes bariatric surgeon - McAllen): 4.83/5 (50 ratings / 50 reviews)
- vitals.com (Dhr Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute - Edinburg): No practice-wide rating shown (0 reviews) (0 reviews)
- Facebook (DHR Bariatric and Metabolic Institute): 96% recommend (69 reviews)
- yelp.com (DHR Health - Hospitals, Edinburg): Not provided in snippet (examples of negative feedback shown) (Not provided in snippet)
- yelp.com (DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Edinburg): Not provided in snippet (examples of negative feedback shown) (Not provided in snippet)
Patients praise
- Staff and surgeons described as professional, caring, and knowledgeable (esp. Dr. Alleyn / Dr. Reyes)
- Positive patient outcomes reported (e.g., substantial weight loss, feeling well-informed/at ease)
- Some sources show high recommendation rates (e.g., Facebook)
Common complaints
- Operational/communication problems described (e.g., referrals/appointments not made, delayed or missing notifications)
- Patient dissatisfaction with care experience/organization (e.g., unorganized, call buttons ignored, difficulty finding doctor)
- Yelp reviews include very negative sentiments (e.g., '0 stars' style complaints)
"“I was so nervous at having such a major surgery but after speaking with Dr. Alleyn and his staff I Was at such ease and so well informed.”"
— obesityhelp.com review excerpt (DHR Bariatric and Metabolic Institute Hospital overview)"“Doctor is fantastic… Very skilled and caring surgeon.”"
— obesityhelp.com review excerpt (Luis Reyes bariatric surgeon - McAllen)"“If I could give this 0 stars I would…”"
— yelp.com excerpt (DHR Health Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, Edinburg)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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