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Dr. Angel Tamez, MD

General Surgery
4.2 (26)
Map Pin Small McAllen, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Angel Tamez, MD

Dr. Angel Tamez, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in McAllen, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center and is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Dr. Tamez, completed a residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Tamez an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Tamez works at Rio Grande Surgical Specialists in McAllen, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Tamez's Office Locations

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    Rio Grande Surgical Specialists
    222 E Ridge Rd Ste 106, McAllen, TX 78503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 476-5761

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    About Dr. Angel Tamez, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1215956834
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Wake Forest University Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Texas Health Science Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Science Center
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

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    Dr. Tamez works at Rio Grande Surgical Specialists in McAllen, TX. View the full address on Dr. Tamez’s profile.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Tamez. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tamez.

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