Summary

Dr. Ralph Alhalel is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist who has been practicing medicine for 38 years. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Alhalel is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Alhalel is affiliated with South Texas Health System Children's and practices at multiple locations throughout McAllen and Edinburg, Texas. His expertise includes treating nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and high cholesterol in children and teens, as well as managing hemorrhoids. He performs essential diagnostic procedures such as colonoscopies and upper and lower GI endoscopies. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 38 years of experience
  • 64 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Locations

Dr. Ralph Alhalel has 5 locations

Rio Grande Gastroenterology

1200 E Ridge Rd Ste 5McAllen, TX 78503
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

101 E Ridge RdMcallen, TX 78503

Edinburg Regional Medical Center

1102 W Trenton RdEdinburg, TX 78539

Mcallen Medical Center

301 W Expressway 83Mcallen, TX 78503

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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3.8 
38 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
McAllen , TXSacramento , CAMontgomery , ALHouston , TX
Med School: Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando Med School: Emory University Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ralph Alhalel

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allwell
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - EPO
  • Ambetter - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Ascension Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Caterpillar
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Community Health Choice
  • Community Health Choice - Medicaid
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Home State Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Preferred Care Partners
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Prominence Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Superior HealthPlan
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ralph Alhalel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ralph Alhalel has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Ralph Alhalel 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 expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos Facultad De Medicina San Fernando in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Alhalel's NPI number is 1700830353.

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Dr. Ralph Alhalel is affiliated with South Texas Health System Childrens.

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