About South Texas Health System
Hospital overview and services
South Texas Health System is a privately owned acute care hospital in Edinburg, TX, serving Hidalgo County and the surrounding Edinburg community. The hospital operates as a for-profit entity under private ownership.
The facility provides 24/7 emergency services, birthing-friendly designation for maternity care. Patients experiencing a medical emergency in Edinburg can seek immediate care at South Texas Health System's emergency department.
South Texas Health System has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, placing it among the higher-rated hospitals in TX. South Texas Health System has 20 affiliated physicians across various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services to patients in the Edinburg area.
When choosing a hospital in Edinburg, TX, consider factors including quality ratings, available specialties, emergency capabilities, and whether the facility accepts your insurance plan. You can review South Texas Health System's detailed quality scores, safety record, and affiliated doctors on this page.
At a Glance
Quality & Safety
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Hospital Rating
South Texas Health System has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting very good performance across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care measures. This places the hospital among the higher-rated facilities in Edinburg, TX and nationwide.
Mortality
South Texas Health System performs at about the national average for mortality outcomes, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Patient Safety
South Texas Health System performs better than the national average for patient safety measures, indicating stronger outcomes for patients at this facility.
Readmission
South Texas Health System performs at about the national average for readmission rates, consistent with most hospitals across the country.
Source: CMS Hospital Compare Data
Doctors at South Texas Health System
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Zbigniew Kusmierz, MD
Anesthesiology
Dr. Dona Cooper-dockery, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Theodore Pettle, MD
Gastroenterology
Dr. Armando Martinez, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Jasmine Gowarty, MD
Hematology/oncology
Dr. Adam Benzing, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Betzaida Gonzalez Valentin, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Chu En Lin, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Lillian Amezquita, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Akinbiyi Akindunbi, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Jesus Zavaleta, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Diane Nguyen, DO
Medical Oncology
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Dr. Margarita Rodriguez
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Krystha Cantu, MD
General Surgery
Dr. Andrea Fernandez, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Bindhu George, CNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Dr. Joel Solis, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Luis Pellicia-ramos, MD
Emergency Medicine
Dr. Numan Arafat, MD
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Eric Taylor, MD
Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About South Texas Health System
What is the CMS rating for South Texas Health System?
South Texas Health System has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates hospitals across mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timely care.
Does South Texas Health System have emergency services?
Yes, South Texas Health System provides 24/7 emergency services.
What type of hospital is South Texas Health System?
South Texas Health System is classified as an acute care hospitals facility, operated under proprietary ownership.
How many doctors practice at South Texas Health System?
20 physicians are affiliated with South Texas Health System. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Hospital Compare ·