Webb county, TX

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Webb County, Texas[edit | edit source]

  • Webb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 250,304. Its county seat is Laredo. The county was named after James Webb, who served as Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of State, and Attorney General of the Republic of Texas, and later judge of the United States District Court following the admission of Texas to statehood.

Healthcare in Webb County, Texas[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Webb County is primarily provided by a mix of public and private entities. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to residents.

Laredo Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Laredo Medical Center is a 326-bed, full-service hospital in Laredo. It is the largest healthcare provider in Webb County, offering a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiology, women's health, and more. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and has been recognized for its commitment to quality care and patient safety.

Doctors Hospital of Laredo[edit | edit source]

  • Doctors Hospital of Laredo is a 180-bed facility that provides comprehensive healthcare services to residents of Webb County and surrounding areas. The hospital offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and specialized care for conditions such as heart disease and stroke.

Gateway Community Health Center[edit | edit source]

  • Gateway Community Health Center is a non-profit, federally qualified health center that provides primary and preventive healthcare services to the underserved populations of Webb County. The center operates several clinics throughout the county, offering services such as family medicine, pediatrics, dental care, and behavioral health services.

Health Statistics in Webb County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Webb County ranks 215th out of 242 for health outcomes in Texas. The county has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals, with 32% of the population lacking health insurance compared to the state average of 24%. The county also has a higher than average rate of obesity, with 33% of adults classified as obese compared to the state average of 30%.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Webb County, Texas, is served by a variety of healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to meet the needs of its residents. Despite the presence of these facilities, the county faces challenges in terms of health outcomes and access to care, highlighting the need for continued efforts to improve healthcare in the area.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Webb county, TX



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bang Richard 1467442848 M University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine 2000 Family Practice 7210 Mcpherson Rd Laredo TX 78041 9567964990
Benavides Luis 1780656686 M University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio 1978 Family Practice GERIATRIC MEDICINE 7215 Mcpherson Rd Laredo TX 78041 9566084500
Catano David 1942863170 M Other 2018 Family Practice Laredo TX 78041
Catano David 1942863170 M Other 2018 Family Practice Laredo TX 78045
Cruz David 1215013586 M University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio 1995 Family Practice Laredo TX 78043
Francisco Cuya 1629163944 MD M Other 1986 Family Practice 8637 Fredericksburg Rd San Antonio TX 78041 2106944161
Garay Nelson 1154795284 M Other 2012 Family Practice Laredo Medical Center Laredo TX 78041
Garay Nelson 1154795284 M Other 2012 Family Practice Suite 212 Laredo TX 78043
Garza De Caldera Beatriz 1508850835 MD F Other 1994 Family Practice Hospice/palliative Care A300 Laredo TX 78041
Garza Eduardo 1225471303 M Other 2010 Family Practice Laredo TX 78041

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Webb county, TX - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Muskula Preetham Reddy 1003104605 M Other 2006 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Suite 300 Laredo TX 78045
Brociner Ronald 1225001092 MD M Baylor College Of Medicine 1985 Diagnostic Radiology Laredo TX 78045
Bartos David 1427252022 M University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston 2001 Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Laredo TX 78043
Giasi Paul 1457318602 MD M Other 2000 Emergency Medicine Laredo TX 78043
Ruttenberg Todd 1831401546 M Other 2010 Emergency Medicine Laredo TX 78043
Gonzalez Manuel 1710061239 M Other 1973 General Surgery Vascular Surgery Laredo TX 78040
Mederos Ivan 1205809258 M Wake Forest University School Of Medicine 1988 General Surgery Suite B375 Laredo TX 78041
Unzeitig Gary 1528129921 MD M Northwestern University Womans Medical School 1978 General Surgery Suite 106 Laredo TX 78041
Miranda Eduardo 1285673012 MD M Other 1982 Hematology/oncology Internal Medicine Suite 101 Laredo TX 78041
Cilingiroglu Mehmet 1710922125 MD M Other 1993 Interventional Cardiology Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Suite 304 Laredo TX 78045

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Howington Robert 1225075864 CNA M Other 2003 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Laredo TX 78045
Castro Crystal 1285910851 F Other 2011 Nurse Practitioner Laredo TX 78041
Dominguez Vicente 1699311704 M Other 2019 Nurse Practitioner Laredo TX 78041
Gonzalez Manuel 1417987801 NP M Other 2002 Nurse Practitioner Laredo TX 78041
Jimenez Sanchez Jesus 1962905372 M Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Laredo TX 78043
Molina Rogelio 1659667723 M Other 2010 Nurse Practitioner Suite 600 Laredo TX 78041
Newton Ronald 1891878559 M University Of Houston - College Of Optometry 1983 Optometry Laredo TX 78040
Chandarlis Iliana 1578609319 F Other 2003 Physical Therapy Laredo TX 78040
Flores Dinora 1902195886 F Other 2008 Physical Therapy Suite 102 Laredo TX 78041
Goodwin Christopher 1750484978 PT M Other 1992 Physical Therapy Suite 3 Laredo TX 78041

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