Best Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia Doctors in Edinburg, TX

Jaime Villarreal, MD is a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular surgeon with Rio Grande Cardiovascular and Structural Heart in McAllen, Texas. Dr. Villarreal received both his undergraduate as well as his Doctorate of Medicine from Universidad de Monterrey. Dr. Villarreal did his surgical internship at Hospital San Jose de Monterrey followed by a fellowship in general surgery at Methodist Hospital. Dr. Villarreal completed his medical training at Baylor College of Medicine receiving his residency in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery as well as cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Villarreal is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is fluent in both English and Spanish. Dr. Villarreal welcomes new patients and referrals. When appropriate, the practice does offer telehealth visits.

Since our founding in 2007, Texas Digestive Specialists (initially Gastroenterology Consultants of South Texas) has grown to be the premier digestive health practice serving South Texas, providing Gastroenterology, Colon & Rectal, and Advanced weight loss care. We have a team of highly trained and dedicated healthcare professionals and staff, providing the highest level of care to every patient in a compassionate and timely manner.

Dr. Khizar Ahsan, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in McAllen, TX. He is 59 years old and has been practicing for 37 years. Dr. Khizar Ahsan, MD is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

Dr. Samuel's belief is that patients should come first, focusing on the patient's immediate medical needs and wellbeing. Patients are included in their treatment plan, ensuring long term goal of wellness.

Dr. Michael Martinez is a native of the Rio Grande Valley and a product of the Edinburg school system. After completing undergraduate studies at Princeton University with a degree in psychology and a focus on neuroscience, he went on to receive his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Martinez completed general surgery residency training at Scott and White Hospital in central Texas. He then pursued further specialty training in the area of advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at the University of South Florida at Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Martinez is board certified by the American College of Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Dr. Martinez is a full-time advance laparoscopic and bariatric surgeon. He is also part of the surgical faculty for the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley surgical residency program. He has published research on topics of bariatric and laparoscopic surgery and has a special interest in the topic of super obesity (BMI 50) and associated comorbid conditions. Dr. Michael Martinez received the Young Physician of the Year Award by the National Hispanic Medical Association in 2018. The recognition is due to him keeping patients as the focus of his practice and helping the Hispanic community.