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Dr. Luis Gaitan, MD

Dr. Luis Gaitan, MD

Neurology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Luis Gaitan, MD is a neurologist in Brownsville, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gaitan has extensive experience in Headache, Neurodegenerative Disorders, and Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
4770 N Expressway 77 83 Ste 100
Brownsville, TX 78526

Dr. Gaitan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Gaitan specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital • Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Gaitan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaitan

3.5
33 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
61%
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4 star
0%
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3 star
3%
3%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
30%
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After 1yr of “treatment”
Nothing against the doctor’s professional capability, as for the rest, the staff is okay but, 1.Don’t expect to get reminders of you upcoming appt. 2.If you forget/miss your appt, they’ll reschedule you - at least 3 MONTHS later! 3.It is quite difficult, sometimes, to have your calls answered. 4. If and when the Dr, suddenly won’t be in the office on the date of your appt, they WILL NOT warn you and reschedule you and they WILL MARK IT AS A MISSED APPOINTMENT - at your fault.
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Priscilla M – Mar 14, 2022
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Had a very bad attitude very unprofessional don’t listen to much wants everything his way would not recommend
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 14, 2021
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Dr. Gaitan is a thorough, kind and insightful Neurologist. I was especially pleased with the time he took to explain the diagnosis he gave my mother of 87. It been difficult to find physicians in the RGV that I could respect and trust... I am pleased that Dr. Gaitan is one of them. I would definitely recommend any patient to seek his care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 28, 2020
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Excellent doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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AT – Aug 22, 2020
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I was having symptoms of stroke amd Dr Gaitan wasnt sure what I was having, he said there was no evidence on MRI and instead had a class observing and was showing my symptoms to them. He ended up prescribing all sorts of meds and said i had to take them for the rest of my life. No solution or recommendations offered, nothing. He was an unsure doctor who gave zero assistance just prescribed a bunch of meds "for life". I visited two additon
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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May 17, 2019
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Had to call my insurance company to do a complain about him because he refused to give me an appointment and give me results of my EEG exam. His staff is very rude and never answers the phone. The medicine he prescribed me is not even helping with my headaches. He shows no interest at all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Karina Sanchez in Brownsville, Tx – Mar 27, 2018
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Visit to see Dr Gaitan was very informative and helpful. His assessment on my condition was right and recommendation for further testing has been right. He is ver easy going and allows you to ask questions and explains anything you didn’t understand. I would recommend Dr. Gaitan to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Brownsville, Texas – Feb 04, 2018
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My experience as a patient over the past several years has been excellent. Always on time, polite and very courteous, never hesitates to answer questions with full explanations. His experience has become invaluable, not only for myself as a patient but for the community as a whole. His medical associates refer patients without hesitation. His staff is equally knowledgeable and courteous.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Arnulfo Valle, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeron in Brownsville, TX – Oct 10, 2017
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Dr Gaitan I believe is a good doctor. His staff needs some classes on customer service though. It's sad that he tolerates their lack of hospitality. Maybe it's all about the bottom line. Overall, staffing needs an upgrade.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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Brownsville, TX – Mar 17, 2017
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Very poor bedside manner. Staff makes a lot of mistakes. I went without medication for my disorder due to office staff error. There needs to be more options in Brownsville.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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San Benito, TX – Mar 14, 2017
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went to see doctor and had a very bad experience doctor was very contracditing everything i said didnt matter to doc what doc said was always the right answer doc gave me generic meds instead of brand name had a bad outburst of seizures
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Harlingen, TX – Oct 14, 2016
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I recommend dr Gaitan because the way he tells the truth of the condition of the patient for me is a challenge to get better for the following or next visit with him ?? or at least maintain, The only thing that his staff needs is to smile, besides that, I think everything else it's casi perfecto
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Juanamaria Gonzalez in Brownsville Tx – Sep 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Luis Gaitan, MD is a neurologist in Brownsville, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gaitan has extensive experience in Headache, Neurodegenerative Disorders, and Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders. He graduated...read more

  • Neurology

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  • New England Medical Center (tufts Medical Center )

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • New England Medical Center (tufts Medical Center )

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Dr. Gaitan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Valley Regional Medical Center

      100 E Alton Gloor Blvd # A
      Brownsville, TX 78526
      Recipient of 17
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      77%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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