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Dr. Luis Gaitan, MD

Dr. Luis Gaitan, MD

Neurology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Luis Gaitan, MD is a neurologist in Brownsville, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gaitan has extensive experience in Headache, Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders, and Neurodegenerative Disorders. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Valley Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Dr. Gaitan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Gaitan specializes in the area of Neurology. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Gaitan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gaitan

3.5

33 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
61%
61%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
30%
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Priscilla M – Mar 14, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 14, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 28, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
AT – Aug 22, 2020
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 17, 2019
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karina Sanchez in Brownsville, Tx – Mar 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brownsville, Texas – Feb 04, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Arnulfo Valle, Oral Maxillofacial Surgeron in Brownsville, TX – Oct 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Brownsville, TX – Mar 17, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Benito, TX – Mar 14, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Harlingen, TX – Oct 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Juanamaria Gonzalez in Brownsville Tx – Sep 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Luis Gaitan, MD is a neurologist in Brownsville, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Gaitan has extensive experience in Headache, Neuromuscular & Movement Disorders, and Neurodegenerative Disorders. He graduated...read more
  • Neurology

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  • New England Medical Center (tufts Medical Center )

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • New England Medical Center (tufts Medical Center )

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
Neurology
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Dr. Gaitan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Valley Regional Medical Center

      100 E Alton Gloor Blvd # A
      Brownsville, TX 78526
      Recipient of 17
      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

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 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.

      77%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      6% higher than the national average

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    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality