Summary

Dr. Michael DeCandia has been practicing Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology in the Valley since 1997.

Dr. DeCandia completed his medical education at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey. Following completion of a one year internship in General Surgery, he served a four year residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. A one year fellowship in Interventional Radiology was completed at the same institution.

He is board certified in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology by the American Board of Radiology. In addition, Dr. DeCandia maintains Continued Academic Qualification in Interventional Radiology.

Serving as the Knapp Medical Center Chief of Radiology, Dr. DeCandia also maintains an office dedicated to dialysis patient intervention and is the Chief of West Valley Radiology Group.

Dr. DeCandia specializes in all imaging modalities, including MRI, CT, Mammography and Nuclear Medicine. In addition, Dr. DeCandia …performs all types of invasive/special procedures. Examples include:
-Angiography with angioplasty and stenting
-Dialysis access preservation/thrombolysis
-Central venous access
-Biliary and urinary access/stenting
-Percutaneous organ biopsies including stereotactic breast biopsies. Catheter directed organ embolization procedures for uterine fibroids as well as liver tumors

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Peters Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Knapp Medical Center

1401 E 8th StWeslaco, TX 78596

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Weslaco , TXHarlingen , TXMcallen , TXFort Worth , TX
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: Rowan University School Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Thomas Decandia

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Thomas Decandia has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Thomas Decandia has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • CT Scan
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • MRI
  • PET Scan
  • Ultrasound
  • X-Ray

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Dr. Michael Thomas Decandia holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at St Peters Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Decandia's NPI number is 1992814842.

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Dr. Michael Decandia is affiliated with South Texas Health System Childrens.
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