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Dr. Pedro Penalo Vargas, MD

Dr. Pedro Penalo Vargas, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Pedro Penalo Vargas, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Weslaco, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad De Medicina in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Knapp Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

906 S Bridge Ave Weslaco, TX 78596
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(956) 447-8600

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Penalo Vargas specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • 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
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Penalo Vargas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Penalo Vargas

3.6

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
29%
29%
1 Star
14%
14%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dolores – Feb 03, 2024
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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
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Jan 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
greg litsch in Donna, TX – Dec 08, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Pedro Penalo Vargas, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Weslaco, TX and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad De Medicina in 1996. He is affiliated...read more

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • St Barnabas Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Pedro J. Penalo M.D. PLLC906 S Bridge Ave Weslaco, TX 78596
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Practice

Sung E. Lim MD PA330 N Ohio Ave Mercedes, TX 78570
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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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