RGV Direct Care

Accepting most major medical insurances. 309 W. Pike Blvd. Suite C, Weslaco, TX 78596

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Comprehensive Primary Care for a Vibrant Life in the Rio Grande Valley
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Offering Quality Primary Medical Care

Trusting your health to a reliable and experienced physician can make all the difference.  

  • Are you struggling with diabetes, hypertension, weight loss, or mental health issues? 
  • Are you always tired despite all your labs being “normal”?  
  • Are you on way too many medications?  

Hello! I am Dr. Escobedo, a board-certified physician offering comprehensive care for these common health concerns. 

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RGV Direct Care – Family Practice offers a unique approach to addressing your health needs. Here’s how I stand out: 

  • Comprehensive care:  It starts by listening to my patients.   I have helped thousands of patients right here in the RGV area with a wide range of health issues, including diabetes, hypertension, weight loss, men’s and women’s health, sleep apnea, allergies, asthma, heart disease, and acid reflux.
  • Personalized approach: I believe in building strong relationships with my patients and providing personalized treatment plans and ongoing support to help you achieve your health goals.
 
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Dr. Escobedo is awesome!  He helped me loose 60 lbs in 9 months with semaglutide/cyanocobalamin, at a much lower cost than even with my insurance.  

—Amanda Jones, Weslaco, TX

Dr. Escobedo, a friend and brother in Christ, helped me loose 45 lbs in 6 months with life-style changes, no medicine at all.”  

- John Lee, Harlingen, TX

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FAQs

What is comprehensive primary care at RGV Direct Care?

At RGV Direct Care, we provide personalized healthcare through ongoing relationships and preventive care. We combine traditional medicine with holistic strategies, looking beyond medications to support your complete wellbeing. Our integrative approach focuses on treating the whole person, not just symptoms. Through building lasting relationships, we create individualized care plans that consider your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs for optimal health outcomes.

We accept most major commercial insurances along with Medicare & Medicaid to serve our Rio Grande Valley community.

For patients without insurance, we provide high-quality medical care with transparent, affordable options. Our staff works with all patients to understand their coverage options and maximize access to care.

We provide annual wellness visits, acute care for immediate health concerns, health screenings, vaccinations, and general medical care for adults. Our internal medicine services cover a wide range of conditions requiring diagnosis and treatment. We emphasize preventive care and early intervention to maintain your health and prevent complications.

We specialize in managing diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, acid reflux, sleep apnea, allergies, and asthma. Each patient receives a personalized care plan with regular monitoring and adjustments as needed. Our comprehensive approach includes medication management, lifestyle modifications, and regular check-ups to ensure optimal control of chronic conditions and prevent complications.

We offer comprehensive health screenings, vaccinations, lifestyle counseling, and regular check-ups to catch and prevent health issues early. Our preventive approach helps reduce healthcare costs and maintain long-term wellness. We develop personalized prevention plans based on your age, risk factors, and family history.

Our program provides:

  • Healthy food habits guidance with practical meal planning
  • Simple, effective physical activities tailored to your fitness level
  • Comprehensive nutritional education and ongoing support
  • Customized exercise recommendations that fit your lifestyle
  • Regular progress monitoring and plan adjustments
  • Behavioral support for sustainable changes

We provide access to medications including Ozempic, Trulicity, and Mounjaro at reduced rates through our network and compounding pharmacies when appropriate. Each medication plan is carefully tailored to your specific needs and monitored regularly for effectiveness and safety.

We are open Monday through Friday (specific hours available). We strive to accommodate our patients’ scheduling needs and offer flexible appointment times when possible.

We believe in “Beyond Pills,” carefully optimizing medications while minimizing unnecessary prescriptions. We regularly review and adjust medications based on your response and explore lifestyle modifications when appropriate. Our goal is to find the right balance of medications while preventing overmedication and reducing side effects.

Yes, we integrate mental health care into our primary care services, offering screening, diagnosis, and treatment for common mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. Our approach recognizes the strong connection between mental and physical health.

For interested patients, we can incorporate spiritual support and prayer alongside traditional medical care, recognizing the connection between spiritual and physical wellbeing. This optional service respects each patient’s beliefs and preferences.

We offer comprehensive screenings including:

  • Regular blood pressure monitoring and cardiovascular assessments
  • Diabetes screening and blood sugar management
  • Cholesterol checks and lipid panels
  • Cancer prevention screenings and early detection
  • Mental health evaluations and ongoing monitoring
  • Customized screening schedules based on risk factors
  • Annual health assessments and wellness checks

We build lasting relationships with patients to provide consistent, personalized care. Regular check-ups, preventive screenings, and ongoing health monitoring help maintain wellness and catch issues early. Our integrated approach ensures comprehensive care that evolves with your health needs.

After completing residency at Valley Baptist Family Practice Medicine (2015-2018), I served veterans at the VA (2018-2022), then worked at Cano Health (2022-2023) before launching RGV Direct Care to provide integrative, personalized care to our community. This diverse experience informs our comprehensive approach to family healthcare.

We look beyond just treating symptoms, taking time to understand each patient’s complete health picture. Our integrative approach combines evidence-based medicine with holistic strategies, emphasizing prevention and lifestyle modifications alongside traditional treatments. We believe in building strong provider-patient relationships that support better health outcomes.

Our preventive approach helps reduce healthcare costs while maintaining long-term wellness. We develop personalized prevention plans based on your age, risk factors, and family history. We also carefully optimize medications while minimizing unnecessary prescriptions through our “Beyond Pills” approach.

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