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Dr. Valeska Balderas, MD

Dr. Valeska Balderas, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Valeska Balderas, MD is a gastroenterologist in McAllen, TX. Dr. Balderas has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. She is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Locations

Texas Gastroenterology Institute, PA

Texas Gastroenterology Institute, PA110 E Savannah Ave Bldg 101 McAllen, TX 78503
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Balderas is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital McAllen, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Balderas specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Balderas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Balderas

2.7

34 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
35%
35%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
12%
12%
1 Star
44%
44%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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San G. – May 25, 2024
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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
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Mora Family – Mar 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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DLC – Oct 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 25, 2023
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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
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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MacBob – Feb 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
RYAN HAYUNGS – Oct 17, 2022
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alma – Jun 09, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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RGVgirl – Jun 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Christina Sprawls – Sep 18, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 09, 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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Concerned daughter – Jun 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Estela Calvillo – Jun 19, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 12, 2019
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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
Chad Covey in Mission , TX – Apr 02, 2019
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 29, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mcallen, TX – May 26, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
G V Ybarra in McAllen, Texas – Apr 05, 2017
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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
Nancy in Mcallen, TX – Oct 20, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pharr, TX – May 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Balderas is a board certified gastroenterologist. She joined Texas Gastroenterology Institute after completing her Internal Medicine Residency and Gastroenterology Fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Balderas...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

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

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    View all awards

    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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