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Dr. Francisco Rugama, MD

Dr. Francisco Rugama, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Francisco Rugama, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in McAllen, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and South Texas Health System Edinburg. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

301 W Expressway 83 McAllen, TX 78503
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(956) 632-4000

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rugama's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rugama

3.4
8 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
50%
50%
4 star
13%
13%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
38%
38%

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I found the PA to be very attentive, listened to my opinions.... I was very pleased... and have referred him to all our friends.. They too had a positive experience. I've never waited long. But I try to get an early appointment
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Beverly L. – Jun 14, 2021
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The staff is very friendly and helpful. The Dr is very attentive and takes time with his patients. There is some what of a wait but the experience the Dr provides makes it all worth it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Mission, TX – Feb 15, 2019
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This man is sometimes in a good mood sometimes in a bad mood my husband and I had an appointment at 3 we get there at 2 we wait there till 5 and they tell us they can't see us to come back the next day in the morning and the doctor will see us first we get there at 8 and they end up seeing us till around 1 and to top it off he's in a bad mood, we're looking for a different doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Mission – May 28, 2018
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I went in as a new patient and while the office staff was nice the doctor was not. He was very rude in everything he explained and rolled his eyes a handful of time. He never made eye contact and made the whole visit seem as if I was a complete bother to him. He didn't run any labs and gave me a diagnosis of what he THINKS I might have. Of course if I don't feel better in 3 days I have to return to pay him more so he can tell me what's really wrong.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Houston, TX – Apr 26, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Francisco Rugama, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in McAllen, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Geriatric Medicine

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  • Autonomous University Of Guadalajara School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

McAllen Hospitals L P301 W Expressway 83 McAllen, TX 78503
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Practice

South Texas Health System Heart1900 S D St McAllen, TX 78503
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • South Texas Health System Edinburg

    1102 W Trenton Rd
    Edinburg, TX 78539
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd
    Edinburg, TX 78539
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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