Dr. Hector Gerardo Amaya Chinchilla, MD

Dr. Hector Amaya Chinchilla is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina and completed his residency at University of Texas Health Science Center. With 24 years of experience in internal medicine, he focuses on comprehensive adult healthcare and chronic disease management. Dr. Amaya Chinchilla is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse community in South Texas.

He practices at Knapp Medical Center and maintains locations throughout Weslaco, Texas. Dr. Amaya Chinchilla specializes in managing diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes, and treats high cholesterol conditions including hyperlipidemia. His practice includes teaching patients to use insulin delivery devices and autoinjectors for medication management. He also provides depression screening as part of comprehensive patient care. Patients have given Dr. Amaya Chinchilla an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.