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Laredo Medical Center is proud to welcome Teresa Irizarry Quiles, M.D. to Laredo and to its medical staff. Dr. Irizarry is a bilingual (English/Spanish) physician who is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine. She begins her private practice in Laredo, effective September 17. Family medicine is the medical specialty that encompasses a broad spectrum of diseases and medical conditions. Dr. Irizarry received her Medical Degree from the Iberoamerican University in Santo... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center invites moms, dads and families to the second annual Breastfeeding Awareness Community Fair on Tuesday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the foyer of the hospital’s main entrance. The local effort to support breastfeeding is part of National Breastfeeding Month in August and commemorates the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action’s theme of “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding” to help raise awareness of the important contributions moms and dads make as members of the breastfe... ... Read More

In the world of technology there are a few “must haves” for every computer or mobile device – quick access to your favorite restaurant, music, social networking sites and, now, Laredo Medical Center. In 2018, an online scheduling service was launched to make visits to Laredo CareClinics, LMC’s affiliates for after-hours medical care, more convenient. Laredo Medical Center has expanded its online access to include scheduling with a primary care physician. “An increasing majority of Americans use computer... ... Read More

The American College of Cardiology has recognized Laredo Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Laredo Medical Center was awarded Chest Pain Center Version 6 (v6) Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack eac... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center has purchased land in North Central Laredo for a freestanding emergency department to serve the growing residential and business community in North Laredo. Laredo Medical Center- North Central ER will be a full spectrum Emergency Room with the immediate support of the hospital’s infrastructure for any patient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The ER will be conveniently located at 9811 McPherson Road close to North Central Park. All major insurance plans will be accepted including Me... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center was joined by its academic partner, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW),in introducing the second cohort of the LMC Primary Care Residency Programs for Family Medicine and Internal Medicine on Thursday, June 27. A standing-room-only audience was on hand to witness the ceremony, which included hospital board of trustees, administration and staff. Also present were officials from outpatient training partner Gateway Community Health Center, members of the medical community and ... ... Read More

Summer break for students who are out of school may have started, but parents already can start beating next year's back-to-school rush. Laredo CareClinic is now offering back-to-school sports physicals and TB tests for student-athletes, cheerleaders, band members or any other organization that requires a school physical. The cost is $25 per physical and $10 for the TB test. Students will be seen on a walk-in basis only. Parents are advised to bring their child’s physical form with the health history se... ... Read More

Laredo Medical Center today supports Health Records on iPhone, which brings together hospitals, clinics and the existing Apple Health app to make it easy for patients to see their available medical data from multiple providers whenever they choose. Patients who have received care at Laredo Medical Center can now use their iPhone to access and visualize important details of their medical records, including allergies, conditions, immunizations, labs, medications, procedures and vitals. “We’re excited to o... ... Read More

In 2016, Laredo Medical Center (LMC) introduced the Laredo Bone and Joint Center. “This is not your typical hospital stay,” said Dr. Arie Salzman, Medical Director of the Laredo Bone and Joint Center and part of LMC’s team of orthopedic surgeons, including Drs. Jason G. DeFrancis, Yvel P. Moreau, Anish G. Potty and Ramon M. Soriano. These orthopedic surgeons work to provide relief to individuals who suffer from chronic joint pain with robotic hip and knee replacement surgery. The Laredo Bone and Joint C... ... Read More

Fidel Edward Hale III thought he would have to go out of town when his doctor recommended surgery for the replacement of his left hip. But after carefully researching his options, Hale realized there was no need to travel far. Hale discovered he could get the same surgical treatment—once only available in bigger cities—in his hometown at Laredo Medical Center (LMC). “I looked around in San Antonio, and after all my research, I came back to Laredo and decided to get my surgery done at the Laredo Bone and... ... Read More