Dr. Rene Vela, MD
Dr. Rene Vela, MD is a family medicine physician in Alamo, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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427 E Duranta Ave Ste 103 Alamo, TX 78516Compare with other Family Medicine Physicians
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Dr. Rene Vela, MD is a family medicine physician in Alamo, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated...read moreFamily Medicine
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University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1992
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- Recipient of 18
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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
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Compare Dr. Vela with our nearby Family Medicine Physicians at Rio Grande Regional Hospital.
Make an appointment at Rio Grande Regional Hospital today at
(956) 443-3185.
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