UT Health RGV

What UT Health RGV does

UT Health RGV is the clinical practice of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Medicine, operating as an integrated academic medical center network that delivers comprehensive healthcare across the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas. Founded circa 2015-2016 as part of the UT System, the practice operates 25+ patient care sites spanning Edinburg, McAllen, Harlingen, Brownsville, Weslaco, Mercedes, and Rio Grande City, staffed by 60+ board-certified physicians offering 30+ specialty services including primary care, cancer care, diagnostic imaging, neurology, behavioral health, orthopedics, dermatology, vision, hearing, and women's and children's health. It also deploys the UniMóvil mobile clinic to reach medically underserved communities. Reported patient satisfaction is 98%.

The practice's core technology stack centers on advanced diagnostic imaging — including the first GE Caring Suite in the Rio Grande Valley, a GE Architect MRI at the UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience, 3D mammography, Automated Breast Ultrasound, and PET/CT imaging with specialized radiopharmaceuticals (Copper-64 Dotatate, Gallium-68 Dotatate, Gallium-68 PSMA-11) — alongside a Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator for radiation oncology. Imaging facilities hold American College of Radiology accreditations in CT, MRI, mammography, and ultrasound. Patient access is supported by the Epic MyChart portal with online self-scheduling noted as 'Coming Soon,' and the network operates under UTRGV HIPAA Privacy governance.

UT Health RGV operates a hybrid revenue model combining fee-for-service clinical billing across major insurance carriers, prepaid student coverage via UTRGV's tuition-based medical service fee, low-copay ($10) employee health services under UT Select Insurance, flat-rate private-pay packages (e.g., $250 Vaquero Vision package), and institutional academic funding from the UT System supporting the medical education and research mission. As a state-government entity rather than an independent operating company, UT Health RGV is not privately funded, not venture-backed, and not publicly traded. Strategic positioning is anchored by the October 2025 opening of the UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center in McAllen, a pediatric radiation oncology partnership with Driscoll Children's Hospital, and ongoing network rationalization (e.g., the June 2026 relocation of the Knapp Family Health Center).

Name

UT Health RGV

Legal name

UT Health RGV

Website

https://uthealthrgv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

UT Health RGV is the clinical practice of the UTRGV School of Medicine, operating 25+ patient care sites across the Rio Grande Valley with 60+ board-certified physicians delivering primary, specialty, cancer, and imaging care to community, student, and underserved populations in South Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Academic Multi-Specialty Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile & Street Medicine Primary Care Programs (HLAFAGAH)

Keywords

• Academic medical center
• Cancer care services
• Diagnostic imaging
• Primary care clinics
• Specialty medical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Harlingen

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery through insurance billing and patient payments. Accepts most major health insurance carriers and provides care on fee-for-service basis.
2. University-Provided Healthcare Coverage: Students covered by medical service fee included in tuition. Employees covered under UT Select Insurance with $10 copay.
3. Academic Medical Center Funding: As clinical practice of UTRGV School of Medicine, receives institutional funding supporting academic mission and medical education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UT Health RGV is the clinical practice of the UTRGV School of Medicine, operating a network of 25+ patient care sites across the Rio Grande Valley. It delivers direct patient care spanning primary care, specialty medical services, cancer care (medical, surgical, and radiation oncology), diagnostic imaging, neurology, behavioral health, women's and children's health, and surgical specialties. The organization also operates the UniMóvil mobile clinic to reach medically underserved communities in South Texas.

Product overview

UT Health RGV is the clinical practice of the UTRGV School of Medicine, operating as a network of healthcare facilities and clinics across the Rio Grande Valley. The organization offers a comprehensive range of medical services through its various facilities including the flagship UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center (a major cancer and outpatient surgical facility), multiple specialty clinics (dermatology, orthopedics, neurology, behavioral health, vision, surgical specialties), primary care centers, student/employee health clinics, and the UniMóvil mobile healthcare unit. Services span cancer care (medical, surgical, radiation oncology), diagnostic imaging, primary care, women's and children's health, neuroscience, and specialty surgical services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UT Health RGV Cancer Care Comprehensive cancer care services including medical oncology, radiation oncology, hematology, and surgical oncology, offering diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials, and second opinions to patients across the Rio Grande Valley.
• UT Health RGV Diagnostic Imaging Advanced diagnostic imaging services including MRI, CT scans, X-ray, ultrasound, bone density, breast imaging, PET/CT scans, and 3D mammography, with American College of Radiology accreditation.
• UT Health RGV Primary Care Primary care services offering routine checkups, chronic disease management, health screenings, immunizations, family medicine, preventive care, and integrated behavioral health across the Rio Grande Valley.
• UT Health RGV Multispecialty Clinics Multispecialty clinics in Harlingen and McAllen offering orthopedics and sports medicine, family medicine, behavioral health, neurology, infectious disease care, internal medicine, men's and women's health, and adult mental health services.
• UT Health RGV Behavioral Health Behavioral health services including psychiatric care, counseling, and treatment for various mental health conditions located within the UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience.
• UT Health RGV Dermatology Medical and cosmetic dermatology services including skin exams, biopsies, cryotherapy, skin cancer surgery, Botox treatments, and care for conditions affecting skin, hair, and nails.
• UT Health RGV Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Orthopedic and sports medicine clinic offering orthopedic surgery, ACL reconstruction, bone fracture treatment, joint replacement, and sports injury care in Weslaco.
• UT Health RGV Surgery and Women's Specialty Surgical services including breast cancer surgeries, thyroid surgeries, hernia surgeries, gallbladder surgeries, colorectal surgery, and minimally invasive procedures.
• UT Health RGV Surgical Specialty Clinics Surgical specialty services in Edinburg and Harlingen including podiatric medicine and surgery, ENT (ear, nose, throat) care, foot and ankle treatment, and dermatology procedures.
• UT Health RGV Vision Center Optometry services offering eye exams, contact lens fittings, Lasik care, glaucoma treatment, cataract care, and diabetic retinopathy management, plus a $250 private-pay Vaquero Vision package.
• UT Health RGV Women and Children's Clinic Women's health and pediatric care including gynecologic services, obstetric care, developmental-behavioral pediatrics, and child/adolescent psychiatry.
• UT Health RGV/Knapp Family Health Center Family health center providing primary care services for all ages including acute illness care, family medicine, health screenings, and counseling services in Mercedes.
• UTRGV Institute of Neuroscience Neurological care facility providing adult and pediatric neurology, behavioral health, neuromuscular disorders treatment, and clinical neuroscience research in Harlingen.
• UT Health RGV Hearing Center

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% overall Patient Satisfaction rating
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Driscoll Children's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Driscoll Children's Hospital for pediatric radiation oncology services. Dr. Theresa Pagliuca offers radiation therapy to pediatric patients in conjunction with Driscoll Children's Hospital, expanding access to specialized pediatric cancer care in the Rio Grande Valley.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• DHR Health (Doctors Hospital at Renaissance): Large multi-specialty health system headquartered in Edinburg/McAllen, the dominant private competitor in the Rio Grande Valley. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty provider serving the same South Texas patient base.
• Valley Baptist Health System: Regional health system with hospitals and clinics in Harlingen and Brownsville, directly overlapping UT Health RGV's RGV footprint and serving similar multi-specialty and acute care needs.
• South Texas Health System: Universal Health Services-owned multi-hospital system with locations across McAllen, Edinburg, and Weslaco. Directly competes with UT Health RGV in primary, specialty, and acute care throughout the RGV.
• Rio Grande Regional Hospital: Acute care hospital in McAllen serving the same Rio Grande Valley market with overlapping primary care, specialty, and emergency services.
• Knapp Medical Center: Community hospital in Weslaco that previously partnered with UT Health RGV through the Knapp Family Health Center. Comparable as a regional hospital/primary care provider in the same RGV geography.

Regional players

• Driscoll Children's Hospital: Pediatric hospital system in South/Corpus Christi Texas, already a strategic partner with UT Health RGV for pediatric radiation oncology. Comparable as a regional specialty provider serving overlapping Texas pediatric populations.

Broad incumbents

• UTMB Health (University of Texas Medical Branch): Galveston-based UT System academic medical center that already powers UT Health RGV's MyChart patient portal. Comparable as a UT System academic medical center with multi-specialty clinical and research operations, though broader in geography.
• UT Health San Antonio: San Antonio-based UT System academic health science center with multi-specialty clinical practice and medical school. Directly comparable as a peer UT System academic clinical practice serving a different region.
• UT Southwestern Medical Center: Large Dallas-based UT System academic medical center offering comprehensive multi-specialty care, research, and physician training. Comparable as a larger, established UT System academic clinical practice, though serving a much broader geography.
• Texas A&M Health: Texas A&M University System's health science center and clinical practice network. Comparable as a Texas academic medical institution operating multi-specialty clinical care in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/UTHealthRGV
• Facebookfacebook.com/UTHealthRGV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/showcase/ut-health-rgv
• Instagraminstagram.com/uthealthrgv

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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