Matagorda county, TX

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Matagorda County, Texas[edit | edit source]

  • Matagorda County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 36,702. Its county seat is Bay City, not to be confused with Baytown, Texas. The county is named for Matagorda Bay, which was named by the Spanish in the 17th century for the dense canebrakes along its shores.

Geography[edit | edit source]

  • Matagorda County is located in the Gulf Coast region of Texas. The county has a total area of 1,612 square miles (4,170 km2), of which 1,100 square miles (2,800 km2) is land and 512 square miles (1,330 km2) (31.7%) is water.

Healthcare in Matagorda County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Matagorda County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Matagorda Regional Medical Center and Palacios Community Medical Center.

Matagorda Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Matagorda Regional Medical Center (MRMC) is a full-service, 58-bed hospital located in Bay City, Texas. It offers a wide range of healthcare services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and has been recognized for its commitment to quality care and patient safety.

Palacios Community Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Palacios Community Medical Center (PCMC) is a critical access hospital located in Palacios, Texas. It provides a variety of healthcare services to the residents of Palacios and the surrounding communities. These services include emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, and diagnostic imaging.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Matagorda County ranks 133rd out of 242 counties in Texas for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of premature death, with 8,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the Texas average of 7,200.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Matagorda County, Texas, is a vital aspect of the community. With facilities like Matagorda Regional Medical Center and Palacios Community Medical Center, residents have access to a wide range of healthcare services. However, there is still room for improvement, as indicated by the county's health rankings.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Matagorda county, TX



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Ambreen Farhana 1831383355 F Other 1998 Family Practice Bay City TX 77414
Kumar Santhosh 1134362676 M Other 1991 Family Practice Bay City TX 77414
Nguyen Nathan 1821256942 M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 2005 Family Practice Mid Coast Well Care Bay City Bay City TX 77414
Simons Dane 1609876283 MD M Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine 1991 Family Practice Bay City TX 77414
Liberoni Barry 1861470361 MD M Other 1996 Internal Medicine 720 Ave F N Suite 3 Bay City TX 77414 9792459797



Matagorda county, TX - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bhoda Rajasekhar 1144485798 M Other 1996 Hospitalist Family Practice Bay City TX 77414
Ray Sterling 1922016617 MD M Other 2010 Hospitalist Internal Medicine Bay City TX 77414
Patel Nilesh 1407860513 M Other 1984 Psychiatry Bay City TX 77414



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Coburn Billy 1760674956 DC M Other 2004 Chiropractic Suite 101 Bay City TX 77414
Krenek David 1144308024 M Other 1987 Chiropractic Bay City TX 77414
Katherine Vern 1346538659 F Other 2011 Nurse Practitioner 132 E Hospital Dr Angleton TX 77465 9728497721
Rosser Wylan 1679951842 M Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Bay City TX 77414
Ambeaux Louis 1124220306 M Other 1994 Physician Assistant Bay City TX 77414


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