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Dr. Hector Allende, MD

Dr. Hector Allende, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Hector Allende, MD is a gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CORDOBA / FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1974. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hill Country Memorial Hospital and Val Verde Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

621 Camden St Ste 202 San Antonio, TX 78215

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Dr. Allende is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Allende's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Allende

4.4

31 ratings, 23 with a written review
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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America Amador – Sep 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Marisela Messenger – Aug 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Daugherty – May 21, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cindy Short – May 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Janie Penalver – Feb 20, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Martha Davila – Dec 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry s Arocha ( retired surgical nurse) – Sep 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 20, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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TMP – May 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Mar 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nov 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Eduardo Barbera – Jul 20, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
San Antonio, TX – Jan 27, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

compassionate, patient centered approach care with close adherence to evidence based clinical guidelines 

close communication with primary care provider makes for efficient and effective care delivery

a robust...
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biography

Born and raised in Argentina. Grew up in the region of Patagonia. Premed and medical school completed in Argentina. Post graduate education in the USA.

Gastroenterology fellowships at the University of Rochester Medical School in...
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  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Colegio Comercial De Neuquen/neuquen/argentina/

    Undergraduate School
  • Niadkd Nih

    Fellowship Hospital, 1982
  • University Rochester

    Residency Hospital, 1981
  • St Clares Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1979
  • Suny Stony Brook

    Internship Hospital, 1976
  • National University Of Cordoba / Faculty Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Allende is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office621 Camden St Ste 202 San Antonio, TX 78215
    1
    Office75235 Dallas, TX 75235
    2

    Practice

    Tamara J. Merchant-McCambry MD PLLC621 Camden St San Antonio, TX 78215
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hill Country Memorial Hospital

      1020 S State Highway 16
      Fredericksburg, TX 78624
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      86%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      8% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Connally Memorial Medical Center

      499 10th St
      Floresville, TX 78114

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    • Baptist Medical Center

      111 Dallas St
      San Antonio, TX 78205
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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