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Dr. Angel Tamez, MD

General Surgery*
4.2 (26)
Map Pin Small McAllen, TX
Accepting new patients
26 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 26 years of experience. 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 frequently treat conditions like Appendicitis and Cholecystitis and Gallstones along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
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    • Aetna
    • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
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    About Dr. Angel Tamez, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • 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
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    Internship
    • University of Texas Health Science Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Science Center
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

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    Dr. Angel Tamez, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tamez is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tamez has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

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

    Dr. Tamez has seen patients for Appendicitis and Cholecystitis and Gallstones, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tamez on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    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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