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South Texas Health System, Edinburg

South Texas Health System

Bariatrics • Edinburg, TX • Since 1985

About

South Texas Health System (Edinburg, TX) offers weight loss/bariatric surgery as part of its broad acute care and surgical services. The system is a multi-hospital health network serving the Rio Grande Valley, with facilities including specialized centers for pediatrics, heart, and emergency/trauma care. Key details: - Location: Headquarters in Edinburg, TX; serves Edinburg, McAllen, Mission, Weslaco, and surrounding areas - Services: Bariatric/weight loss surgery among its medical and surgical offerings; comprehensive care in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and other specialties - Facilities: Includes South Texas Health System Heart (cardiac-focused), South Texas Health System Children’s, and multiple freestanding ERs - Access: Main campuses and affiliated clinics in the region (addresses in Mission, Edinburg, McAllen, Alamo) If you’re specifically seeking weight-loss surgery options, this system provides bariatric surgery services as part of its surgical lineup and participates in related health plans and partnerships across the region. For precise procedures, eligibility, surgeon availability, and scheduling, contact the Edinburg campus or the system’s main line.

Clinic Type

Bariatrics

Address

1400 West Trenton Road, Edinburg, TX 78539

Phone

8008791033

Email

complaint@jointcommission.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

ER services available

Services Offered

  • Bariatric/weight loss surgery

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

ER Wait Times

ER Wait Times not available.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Awards and Accreditations - South Texas Health System

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye (aggregated from sources including Google and Facebook): 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,837 reviews)
  • Healthgrades: 62% of patients recommend the hospital (Data based on patient experience surveys)

Patients praise

  • High praise for specific bariatric surgeons (notably Dr. Luis Reyes and Dr. Ernesto Garza) for their bedside manner and expertise
  • Effective support systems, including the Bari Buddies support group
  • Patient success stories highlighting transformative life changes and weight loss milestones
  • Compassionate and attentive care from specialized bariatric staff

Common complaints

  • Long wait times in emergency and clinical settings
  • Concerns regarding staff communication and perceived indifference
  • Frustration with billing processes
  • General hospital operational issues including perceived disorganization

"Tamayo called the staff at STHS 'guardian angels' for their help... Dr. Reyes helped Tamayo explore all possible options. 'He alleviated my fears, addressed my questions with patience, and demonstrated a genuine interest in understanding me, my son, and my family'"

— Port Isabel-South Padre Press

"My surgeon is Dr. Ernesto Garza and I had my gastric bypass surgery on December 21, 2009... The care I received after my surgery was awesome; Dr Garza visited with and updated my family immediately after surgery, which my family (and I) greatly appreciated."

— Obesityhelp.com

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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