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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%
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3 star
12%
12%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
24%
24%

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5 stars given to MD not office staff sorry
Dr. Adamu is an excellent MD very knowledgeable after surgery actually spent about 20 minutes explaining about the procedures and findings and made sure we understood and answered our questions he was not in a rush however his office staff is horrible I am sorry front window not friendly at all always seems upset phones are never answered we have to drive to office to follow up on paperwork and appointments after surgery.
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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Good doctor, bad administration.
Good luck talking to someone for appointments and scheduling. They forgot my appointment, forgot to send my prescription to the pharmacy, and forgot to call me back to reschedule after I called them at least 10 times...
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 others found this helpful
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Disappointed – Jun 25, 2024
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The story of my uncle 76-year-old man in the hands of a careless Dr. Desmond Adamu. How my uncle started to see this doctor was in the hospital Nap medical center/Weslaco, TX. My uncle had a procedure performed to both of his kidneys with placement of a drain coming from each kidney this procedure was perform in September.my uncle was discharge from the hospital with the drains coming out from each kidney and a urostomy pouch from his bladder on September 24,2023. DISCHARGE PAPERS: F/U appointment October 9,2023. @ 2:15pm Dr.Desmond Adamu. RGV Urology 110 E Savannah Ave Bldg. C Ste 201McAllen, TX 78503 Friday 10/06/2023 called his office 3 times talk to Chantelle and I requested a call from front office no one return my call, I wanted to know if anything was needed before my uncle’s appointment. Monday October 09,2023 appointment day, my uncle gets there @ 1:30 pm. My uncle is in a wheel chair has 2 drains and a bladder bag. @ 2:50pm Lorena the office manager is having a rude tone of voice with me because the insurance information is incorrect and I tell her you office had since September 24,2023 to gather any information that was needed before this appointment and after me calling 3 time with no one returning my call to make sure we wouldn’t have this kind of problem and so my uncle wouldn’t have to be here going throw this you tell me your office has policy’s and you are not going to see him until his insurance is clarified, Lorena: he can go else were to be treated if he needs to be seen or he can return to the ER we will not see him no matter what you say his insurance is not clarified go else were. Lorena is the office manager a person unprofessional, carelessness, unethical skills. I requested to speak with Dr. Desmond Adamu worst experience ever I was in disbelieve hearing him speak Dr. Desmond Adamu,: I don’t see patient or even see their chart before confirming that his insurance will pay for my services this is not a Renaissence hospital were they see patients for free if I would see one patient for free I would not make a living, go somewhere else were your uncle can get charity care I am an independent doctor and do not take care of long term care patients like you uncle. Me: but my uncle has 2 drains coming from his kidneys that can get infected, my uncle is you patient are you really that un compassionate and don’t care about a human life and are more interested in the little money you can make from his insurance. Dr. Desmond Adamu ; I WILL NOT SEE HIM OR HIS CHART INFORMATION WITH NO INSURANCE MY FINAL WORDS I HAVE TO GO! GO TO RENAISSENCE THEY WILL SEE PATIENTS FOR FREE NOT ME, IMAJINE IF I WOULD SEE EVERY PATIENT THAT CAME HERE WITH NO INSURANCE I WOULDN’T MAKE A LIVING!!!! I was just in disbelieve by this time it was about 3:30pm the time he spent talking to me he could of seen my uncle but he did not. DR.DESMOND ADAMU IS THE MOST UNHUMAN, UNSENSITIVE, CARELESSNESS PERSON,AND HAS A LOT OF CRUELTY IN HIM LACK MEDICAL ETHICS AS A PERSON. DO NO HARM! GRACE,
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Grace – Oct 10, 2023
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Never would recommend Dr. Adamu to anyone.
Dr. Adamu maybe a gifted surgeon but his practice has a lot of improvements to be made. Office staff is unfriendly and not very caring. Plus Dr. Adamu does not seem to care to meet his patients unless they are in surgery where they cannot be able to communicate with him. Very displeased with his medical care and practice.
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 others found this helpful
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Mark Probst – Jun 03, 2023
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Private pay expected even if you have insurance
Waited 3 months for an appointment. Got all referrals and approval numbers from PCP and insurance. Confirmed appointment and provided insurance info a few days before the appointment. Waited over 90 minutes in the waiting room before they told me that they don’t take my insurance and the only way I could be seen is to pay out of pocket 100%!!!! He would take my insurance if seen in hospital but NOT in clinic!!! Office staff is so negligent they couldn’t be bothered to inform me ahead of time so I could get an appointment with another doctor. This has now caused over 5 months of DELAYED CARE for an unknown MASS that could be CANCER!!!! Avoid this clinic unless you’re a millionaire and plan to pay out of pocket anyway.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 16, 2023
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I love Dr Adamu! Probably the best urologist in the valley. Very kind, professional and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, his office is not as great. Long wait times, sometimes standing room only. Phone messagess may or may not be returned. Never in a timely manner. I waited a week for my records to be faxed from this office to my cardiologist who was in the same block as Dr Adamu. When I offered to hand carry them, was told that was not an option.
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
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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Great Dr/Poor Office – Dec 16, 2022
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Great Doctor
I was impressed Doctor was professional, detail , approachable , and knowledgeable. Overall Great staff, I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Aug 27, 2022
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Unfortunately, I never saw Dr. Adamu on my scheduled visits. His Nurse Practitioner is awesome, but I never met with him and that was disappointing and garnered much distrust on my part toward him. It is difficult to schedule appointments. There is definitely a gap between his office staff's customer service quality and his competencies as a urologist. However, in my mind, this reflects on him.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 others found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2022
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He is just awesome Dr. He listens to your medical concerns . Keeps up to date with my condition.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Federico Fernandez – Nov 05, 2021
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ALL I CAN SAY IS DR DEMOND ADAMU MAY GOD BLESS YOU SIR YOU ARE VERY HUMBLE AN KIND I FEEL GREAT JUST KNOWING THAT YOU ARE MY DOCTOR
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Patience Ebah – Feb 27, 2021
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Dr. Adamu and his staff are the best! We met Dr. Adamu when my husband went to the ER for what was diagnosed as a large kidney stone in his left kidney. The exam also revealed a tumor on his right kidney. Dr. Adamu has explained, answered questions and given us his undivided attention when we needed it. We are from North Carolina and Dr. Adamu has done 2 procedures in 2 weeks and we are soooo thankful we met him! For bad situations, we could not have asked for a better experience! Thank you Dr. Adamu and staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Harry & Delores Holcomb – Feb 19, 2021
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Dr. Adamu was extremely helpful when describing the condition and the precautions to take in order to remain healthy during his care. He was very knowledgeable about his work and understanding with our concerns. Excellent people skills. Julian Vera 11/04/20
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Julian Vera – Nov 04, 2020
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Dr. Adamu is Very Knowledge-able in His Medical Field! He is a Good Listener, Shows Com-passion, and is Detailed in the Medical Diagnosis of His Patients! He has Helped Me with My Kidney Cancer Tumor and even with My Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure! I'm Pleased to have Him as My Kidney Doctor! Stay Safe! ?? God Bless You and Your Family! ?? Today and Everyday! ??
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
6 others found this helpful
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Maria E. Barton – Aug 05, 2020
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Urological check up. L. Gonzalez was highly knowledgeable and instantly put my wife and me at ease. I highly recommend this clinic- staff was very friendly.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Villarreal – Nov 22, 2019
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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

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  • 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

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