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Dr. Joseph Litam, MD

Dr. Joseph Litam, MD

Medical Oncology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Litam, MD is a medical oncologist in McAllen, TX and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

1901 N Col Rowe Blvd McAllen, TX 78501
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(956) 687-5150

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Litam is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital McAllen, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Litam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Litam

4.5

20 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What could be improved
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Jan – Feb 01, 2023
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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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Feb 01, 2023
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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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Esmeralda Villarreal Lopez – Aug 18, 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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Hilda Pena Salazar – Jun 16, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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JudithMcDonald – Apr 14, 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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Pam Sturgeon – Dec 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Henry Castillo – Dec 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Vicki Sharp – Jul 17, 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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Jul 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
What could be improved
No results
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Rosa Garcia – Jul 16, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Elizabeth Reyna – Jul 16, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 27, 2021
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Marcia Florke – Feb 27, 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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Anna – Jan 10, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Susan – Dec 08, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

We are steadfast in our commitment to our core mission: to bring hope and a better quality of life to our patients. Every patient who entrusts their care to us is unique, and every fight, critical.

biography

Texas Oncology is an independent private practice with more than 500 physicians and 210 locations across the state. Meeting the oncology needs of Texans for more than 35 years, the practice includes Texas Center for Proton Therapy, Texas Breast...read more

  • Medical Oncology

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  • University Tx Med School At Houston

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery

    Medical School, 1973
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Locations

Practice

Office1901 N Col Rowe Blvd McAllen, TX 78501
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Practice

Texas Oncology Pharmacy-McAllen1901 S Col Rowe Blvd McAllen, TX 78503
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

    101 E Ridge Rd
    McAllen, TX 78503
    Recipient of 18
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% 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

  • Mission Regional Medical Center

    900 S Bryan Rd
    Mission, TX 78572
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • South Texas Health System Edinburg

    1102 W Trenton Rd
    Edinburg, TX 78539
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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