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Dr. Richard Newton, MD

Dr. Richard Newton, MD

Dermatology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Newton, MD is a dermatologist in McAllen, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Newton has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

216 Lindberg Ave McAllen, TX 78501

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Dr. Newton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Newton

4.7

30 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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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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Ginger – Dec 26, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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casa mcallen – Jul 01, 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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Lil Debbi – Nov 30, 2022
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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
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Feb 22, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
Sep 16, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 25, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
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Apr 13, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
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Mcallen, TX – Aug 11, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Mcallen, TX – Aug 01, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Maureen Crosby in Progreso, TX – Jun 06, 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
19 people found this helpful
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marti manning in Weslaco, TX – Mar 31, 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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Edinburg – Jan 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
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Melecio in Mcallen, TX – Dec 09, 2015
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Dr. Richard Newton, MD is a dermatologist in McAllen, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Newton has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1982. He is...read more
  • Dermatology

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Richard Newton MD PA216 Lindberg Ave McAllen, TX 78501
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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

    View all patient feedback
  • 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
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