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Dr. Desmond Adamu, MD

Dr. Desmond Adamu, MD

Urology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Desmond Adamu, MD is a urologist in McAllen, TX and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Adamu has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 2012. He is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Locations

RGV Urology

RGV Urology1200 E Savannah Ave Ste 18 McAllen, TX 78503
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Dr. Adamu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Adamu specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Adamu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Adamu

3.6

17 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
59%
59%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
12%
12%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
24%
24%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Terry B – Feb 20, 2025
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed – Jun 25, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
Helpful
Grace – Oct 10, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mark Probst – Jun 03, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 16, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Great Dr/Poor Office – Dec 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Federico Fernandez – Nov 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patience Ebah – Feb 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Harry & Delores Holcomb – Feb 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Julian Vera – Nov 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Maria E. Barton – Aug 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Villarreal – Nov 22, 2019
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About Me

biography

A native of Houston, Dr. Adamu brings his enthusiasm and expertise in the field of urology to the Rio Grande Valley. Patients appreciate his respectful demeanor and gentle bedside manner. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas Southern...read more
  • Urology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Meharry Medical College

    Medical School, 2012
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Adamu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

      101 E Ridge Rd
      McAllen, TX 78503
      Recipient of 18
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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