Matagorda county, TX

Matagorda County, Texas

• 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

• 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

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

Matagorda Regional Medical Center

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 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
Jimmie Lewis 1225124506		M	Baylor College Of Medicine	1994	Internal Medicine		16605 Southwest Fwy		Sugar Land	TX	77414	2812750800

Matagorda county, TX - Specialists

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Gogia Rajesh 1679528467	MD	M	Other	1989	Diagnostic Radiology			Suite 2 Bay City Imaging	Bay City	TX	77414
Young Jerry 1154408235	DO	M	University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med	1992	General Surgery			Suite 200	Bay City	TX	77414
Abdul Diwan 1154427201		M	Other	1991	Pathology		1502 Taub Loop		Houston	TX	77414	7138734900

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Rosser Wylan 1679951842		M	Other	2017	Nurse Practitioner				Bay City	TX	77414

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