UT Health RGV Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Podiatry • Harlingen, TX • Multiple locations including Edinburg and Harlingen locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery at UT Health RGV in Harlingen, TX offers surgical and non-surgical treatment for foot and ankle problems, including care for conditions like plantar fasciitis, bunions, fractures, and diabetic foot care. The clinic provides personalized treatment plans using an evidence-based approach and accepts most major health insurance carriers.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
UT Health RGV currently accepts most major health insurance carriers. May participate in some, but not all products offered by a plan. To verify acceptance, call 1-833-UTRGVMD (1-833-887-4863).
Phone call for verification may be required, Standard insurance-based payments
Languages Spoken
Not published.
Current Offers
New Patient Offer
FAQs
What services are offered?
Podiatric medicine and surgery for foot and ankle problems, both surgical and non-surgical, with evidence-based approach and personalized treatment plans.
Social Media
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Photos published by UT Health RGV Podiatric Medicine and Surgery showing the podiatry practice in Harlingen, TX.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. Naohiro Shibuya): 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 2 reviews) (2 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. John R. Gouin): 3.7 out of 5 stars (based on 4 ratings and 3 written reviews) (3 reviews)
- WebMD (Dr. Raul Maldonado): 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 1 rating) (1 review)
Patients praise
- Professional and knowledgeable providers
- Friendly and helpful office staff
- Patient-centered care and clear explanations
- Efficient office management and low wait times
Common complaints
- Minimal negative feedback available, though one user may have lower satisfaction in limited aggregate data
"He said(quote) I believe in doing the least amount of treatment necessary I can't believe the quality of care at this office. Beyond impressive!"
- Vitals (Dr. John R. Gouin review)"he’s always answered my questions and is very knowledgeable and thorough in his treatment(s) I highly recommend Dr. Shibuya"
- Healthgrades (Dr. Naohiro Shibuya review)"I highly recommend Dr. Gouin. His staff was friendly and helpful. I was quite nervous seeing a podiatrist for the first time. He was PATIENT and took his time to explain my situation"
- Vitals (Dr. John R. Gouin review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- School of Podiatric Medicine | UTRGV - Nov 4, 2025
- About Us - UTRGV - Nov 4, 2025
- Javier La Fontaine, DPM, Doctor and Surgeon of the Foot - WellMed - Aug 24, 2025
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - AACPM :: Clerkship - Sep 28, 2025
- About Dr. Sandra Blanco | Podiatrist in McAllen & Harlingen TX – RGV - Aug 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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