Dr. John Austin, MD
Dr. John Austin, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in McAllen, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Utah School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and St. David's Round Rock Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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2101 S Cynthia St McAllen, TX 78503Compare with other Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Austin
3.9
| 5 Star | 63% | 63% |
| 4 Star | 11% | 11% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 24% | 24% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Austin to family and friends is 3.8913043 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
I feel lucky to have been able to practice as an ENT physician for more than 20 years and am very proud of the care I've provided to thousands of Texans of all ages.To me, experience is one of the most important characteristics...read more
biography
Dr. Austin has been practicing as an ear, nose and throat physician since 1995, coming to the Valley from the University of Texas and M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Austin was the first ENT physician in Austin to be certified...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
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Usc & Lac Medical Center
Residency HospitalUsc Los Angeles Co Mc|usc-los Angeles Co Mc
Internship Hospital, 1987University Of Utah School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1986
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- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
74%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean7% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
Compare with other Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists
Compare Dr. Austin with our nearby Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists at Rio Grande Regional Hospital.
Make an appointment at Rio Grande Regional Hospital today at
(956) 443-3185.
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