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Summary
Dr. Teresa Lightner is an internal medicine and emergency medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. With 41 years of experience in medicine, she brings extensive expertise to her dual specialty practice. Dr. Lightner is fluent in English.
Dr. Lightner practices at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen in Harlingen, Texas. She specializes in treating patients with nausea and vomiting, breathing difficulties, and abdominal pain. Her emergency care expertise includes performing comprehensive laboratory evaluations and metabolic panels to quickly diagnose patient conditions. Patients rate her an average of 5.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Lightner practices at Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen in Harlingen, Texas. She specializes in treating patients with nausea and vomiting, breathing difficulties, and abdominal pain. Her emergency care expertise includes performing comprehensive laboratory evaluations and metabolic panels to quickly diagnose patient conditions. Patients rate her an average of 5.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- 41 years of experience
- speaks English
- Indiana University School Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Teresa Kreps Lightner | Dr. Donna Vasquez, MD | Dr. Sarah Laibstain, MD | Dr. Claudia Makhoul, MD |
| Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks French, Arabic, English |
| Harlingen , TX | Melissa , TX | Dallas , TX | Houston , TX |
| Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Teresa Kreps Lightner
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Teresa Kreps Lightner has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Teresa Kreps Lightner has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Dr. Teresa Kreps Lightner holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 1985.
NPI Number
Dr. Lightner's NPI number is 1578553194.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Teresa Lightner speak?
- Dr. Teresa Lightner speaks English.
- Where is Dr. Teresa Lightner's office located?
- Dr. Teresa Lightner's office is located at 2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX, 78550.
- Does Dr. Teresa Lightner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Teresa Lightner has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Teresa Lightner accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Teresa Lightner accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Teresa Lightner affiliated with?
- Dr. Teresa Lightner is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen.
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