Matagorda county, TX
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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