Summary

Dr. Melecia Fuentes is a family medicine physician who has dedicated three decades to caring for patients of all ages. They completed their medical education at Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and went on to complete their residency training at University of Texas Health Science. Dr. Fuentes is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing them to serve diverse communities with personalized care.

Dr. Fuentes practices at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas, where they focus on comprehensive family healthcare. They have particular expertise in managing back pain conditions, including specialized care for pregnant women experiencing back discomfort and adolescents dealing with spine-related issues. Their treatment approach includes physical therapy and strength training programs designed to help patients recover and maintain their health. Patients have given Dr. Fuentes an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 58 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University Of Texas Health Science
  • 25 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Dr. Melecia Fuentes

1206 E 6th StWeslaco, TX 78596

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Dr. Melecia FuentesOluwatosin Bukola Ajibola, FNP-CMohsin Syed Qadri, MD, MPHCynthia Obiofuma, APRN
Family MedicineFamily MedicineFamily MedicineFamily Medicine
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4.3 
30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Urdu
Weslaco , TXGrand Prairie , TXKaty , TXSugar Land , TX
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: Family Health Nursing at Walden University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melecia Fuentes

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - EPO
  • Baylor Scott & White Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - HMO
  • Bridgeway Health Solutions
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHAMPVA - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Driscoll Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - HMO
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • SelectHealth
  • Summit Community Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melecia Fuentes has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melecia Fuentes has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health Science

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1996

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Melecia Fuentes's office located?
Dr. Melecia Fuentes's office is located at 1206 E 6th St, Weslaco, TX, 78596.

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