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Dr. Hector Amaya Chinchilla, MD

Dr. Hector Amaya Chinchilla, MD

Internal Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Hector Amaya Chinchilla, MD is an internist in Weslaco, TX and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Knapp Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

1502 E 8th St Weslaco, TX 78596
Telehealth available
(956) 351-5949

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Amaya Chinchilla specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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
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Dr. Amaya Chinchilla's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Amaya Chinchilla

4.5

8 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Edna Garcia – Jun 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Primary care practice on General Internal Medicine, Oriented to the control and management complex health problems such as Diabetes, High Blood Pressure. Evidence based and comprehensive care of medical conditions.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Associated Clinical Professor-uthscsa

    2008

  • Uthscsa-regional Academic Health Center

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • Universidad Evangelica De El Salvador

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Spanish

  • Chief Of Resident- UTHSCSA-RAHC, 2008

  • Outstanding Intern Award- UTHSCSA Medicine Clerkship 2005-2006, 2006

  • Outstanding Intern Award, RAHC-UTHSCSA, 2006

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Locations

Practice

Alberto Cepeda M.D. P.A.1502 E 8th St Weslaco, TX 78596
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Practice

Knapp Medical Center-The Clinic-In Weslaco1315 E 6th St Ste 6 Weslaco, TX 78596
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

  • Knapp Medical Center

    1401 E 8th St
    Weslaco, TX 78596
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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