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Dr. Oscar Sotelo, MD

Dr. Oscar Sotelo, MD

Dermatology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Oscar Sotelo, MD is a dermatologist in McAllen, TX and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sotelo has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1968. He is affiliated with medical facilities Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

7012 N 10th St Ste 40 McAllen, TX 78504

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Dr. Sotelo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sotelo

3.4
13 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
46%
46%
4 star
15%
15%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
31%
31%

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The doctor is OK, the problem here is one of his "assistants"who writes whatever she wants to write on the notes and that has affected and kept me from getting the help and treatment that I've been needing for quite some time, all because of this medical assistant who thinks that she's the one who calls the shots and the doctor doesn't think that the things need to be removed (if they are not cancerous). It's very hard to make her understand, she thinks that I should go somewhere else because she's not going to "extract or remove anything"and the doctor doesn't even know what she's saying. I hope that Dr. Sotelo reads this review.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Anonymous patient – Apr 28, 2021
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I saw Dr. Sotelo in December, 2019 for a pimple like spot on my left cheek. I also has several red blotches higher on the left cheek. Dr. Sotelo examined me and stated that it was nothing serious and it would go away in time. In July 2020 the pimple like spot had grown and looked like a boil and the red blotches were still present. I went to a different dermatologist who examined me and performed a biopsy of the boil looking spot. It came back as invasive squamous cell cancer and I had surgery to remove it. They have scheduled blue light treatments to deal with the red blotches which ended up being pre-cancerous cells. I would not recommend Dr. Sotelo to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
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Michael Lee – Aug 01, 2020
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Excellent care and bed side manner Staff pleasant and friendly Highly recommended
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Ayman Ghraowi in Corpus Christi Tx – Mar 02, 2018
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He's a very good doctor, very considerate. Have been going to him for many years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Edinburg, TX – Dec 05, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Oscar Sotelo, MD is a dermatologist in McAllen, TX and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sotelo has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1968. He is...read more
  • Dermatology

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1968
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Office7012 N 10th St Ste 40 McAllen, TX 78504
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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
  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd
    Edinburg, TX 78539
    Recipient of 22
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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