Val Verde county, TX

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Val Verde County, Texas[edit | edit source]

  • Val Verde County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat is Del Rio. As of the 2010 census, its population was 48,879. The county was created in 1855 and organized in 1875. Val Verde, which means "green valley", was named for a battle of the Mexican-American War.

Healthcare in Val Verde County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Val Verde County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Val Verde Regional Medical Center and United Medical Centers Del Rio Clinic.

Val Verde Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Val Verde Regional Medical Center (VVRMC) is a 93-bed, full-service, acute-care hospital serving Val Verde County, Texas. The hospital offers a range of medical services, including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and maternity care.
  • VVRMC is located at 801 Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a Level IV Trauma Center. It is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

United Medical Centers Del Rio Clinic[edit | edit source]

  • United Medical Centers (UMC) Del Rio Clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located at 1801 N Bedell Ave, Del Rio, TX 78840. UMC provides comprehensive primary healthcare services to the residents of Val Verde County, regardless of their ability to pay.
  • Services offered at UMC Del Rio Clinic include family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, dental care, and behavioral health services. The clinic also offers a pharmacy and laboratory services on-site.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Val Verde County ranks 115th out of 242 for health outcomes in Texas. The county has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals, with 24% of the population lacking health insurance compared to the state average of 18%.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Val Verde County, Texas is primarily provided by Val Verde Regional Medical Center and United Medical Centers Del Rio Clinic. Both facilities offer a wide range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the county's residents. Despite these resources, the county faces challenges in health outcomes and insurance coverage, indicating a need for continued efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and quality in the region.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Val Verde county, TX



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Martinez Angel 1821085176 MD M Other 1980 Family Practice Del Rio TX 78840
Shoener Austin 1346733011 M Other 2017 Family Practice 3809 Veterans Blvd Del Rio TX 78840 8307038555



Val Verde county, TX - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Moore Kenneth 1700094240 MD M University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio 1989 Urology Del Rio TX 78840



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Tarpley James 1760499024 M Other 1987 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Val Verde Reg Med Del Rio TX 78840
Flores Katrina 1013314582 F Other 2014 Chiropractic Suite 500 Del Rio TX 78840
Escobedo Felix 1295278430 M Other 2016 Nurse Practitioner Val Verde Ambulatory Del Rio TX 78840
Rodriguez Nichole 1790760486 F Other 2002 Physician Assistant Del Rio TX 78840
Jordan Deliman 1548641566 F Temple University School Of Medicine 2015 Podiatry 3809 Veterans Blvd Del Rio TX 78840 8307038555


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