About Knapp Knapp Medical Center has been serving the healthcare needs of Mid-Valley residents for five decades now. Today, Knapp Medical Center is a 227-bed not-for-profit acute care hospital.
Our service area: Our Primary Service Area includes Donna east to La Feria and Monte Alto south to the Rio Grande River or what is referred to as the Mid-Valley.
Our Medical Team: More than 200 physicians serve on the Knapp Medical Staff. Knapp employs more than 600 people and is one of the Mid-Valley’s largest private employers. We also provide volunteer opportunities for more than 100 hard-working volunteers.
Our services: 24 Hour Emergency Department – Advanced (Level III) Trauma Center, Adult Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care/ICU, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Neonatal Care Level II, Outpatient services, including…, All Digital Imaging, Cardiopulmonary, Endoscopy Procedures, Gastroenterology (GI), Laboratory, Nutrition Counseling, Rehabilitation, Wellness Screenings
Knapp-A Recognized Leader Throughout recent years, Knapp has been recognized as one of the best healthcare facilities in the United States in the various areas we serve. • • • • • • • • • • • •
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award Patient Safety Excellence Award Labor & Delivery Excellence Award Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award Obstetrics & Gynecology Excellence Award One of Health grades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Recipient of Health grades General Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row Certified by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 6 years in a row Recipient of a Maternity Care Excellence Award and Ranked among the Top 5% in the Nation for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row Five Star Rated for Maternity Care for 4 years in a row Recipient of Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ and Ranked among the Top 10% in the Nation for Joint Replacement
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Five Star Rated for Joint Replacement and Total Knee Replacement for 3 years in a row Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 4 years in a row Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Pancreatits Five-Star Recipient for Appendectomy Training Center for American Heart Association’s Certification Programs: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Careers: Healthcare is an exciting and growing field, with opportunities for a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. Every day, you will be part of a team, making an impact on people's lives. For more information on WHY HEALTHCARE click here Knapp Medical Center has almost 200 physicians on the medical staff, all independent professional practitioners representing 40 different specialties. Knapp employs a skilled and caring staff of approximately 1,000 and has over 250 volunteers, including Junior volunteers who donate their time during the summer.
Contact Knapp Medical center: Please contact 911 for all Emergencies Main Hospital Phone Number (956) 968-8567 To call Patient Rooms on Floors 2-5: Dial 969-5 plus the 3 digit room number For Patient Rooms on Floor 6: Dial 973-5 plus 3 digit room number For department telephone directory, click here Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1110, Weslaco TX 78599 Street Address: 1401 E. Eighth St., Weslaco TX 78596 For directions, click here ,
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