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Harlingen Medical Center

Orthopedics • Harlingen, TX

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The Orthopedic Center at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas offers orthopedic care including joint replacement surgery (knee, hip, shoulder), neck and spine surgery, arthroscopic and minimally-invasive surgery, sports medicine, hand and shoulder surgery, and trauma surgery. The center holds specialty accreditation from the Joint Commission for knee and hip replacement surgery.

Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

Harlingen Medical Center, Orthopedic Center, Harlingen, Texas

Phone

956-365-1000

Email

ploredo@primehealthcare.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://harlingenmedicalcenter.com/our-services/orthopedic/

Emergency Care

Trauma surgery and care of trauma injuries

Services Offered

Orthopedic care

Technology & Equipment

state-of-the-art surgical suites
latest in equipment and technology

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Commitments

Specialty accreditation in knee and hip replacement from The Joint Commission (Gold Seal of Approval)

Awards & Accreditations

Healthgrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award (8 years 2011-2018)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery (2013-2017)
Total Knee Replacement 5-Star Recipient (2015-2018)
Hip Fracture Treatment 5-Star Recipient (2008-2018)
Back Surgery 5-Star Recipient (2016)
US News & World Report High-Performing knee replacement (2016-2017)
Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award (Healthgrades) 2011-2018
Total Knee Replacement, 5-Star Recipient (2015-2018)
Hip Fracture Treatment, 5-Star Recipient (2008-2018)
Back Surgery, 5-Star Recipient (2016)
High-Performing knee replacement in U.S. News & World Report 2016-2017

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Healthgrades (Dr. Christopher Olson): 3.5/5 (15)
WebMD (Dr. Gregory Smith): 4.0/5 (4)
Vitals (Dr. Stephanie Baker): 5.0/5 (2)
US News (Dr. Stephanie Baker): 5/5 (43)
US News (Dr. Jose A. Cobos): 4/5 (158)

Patients praise

highly rated by national organizations (Healthgrades, Forbes, Leapfrog) for orthopedic surgery outcomes
experienced and professional individual surgeons cited by many patients
effective surgical outcomes and relief of pain
compassionate care reported by some patients

Common complaints

long wait times
poor office management (refunding issues)
perceived lack of empathy/aggressiveness from individual providers

"I’m very pleased with Dr Olson , I trust him with my care, I’m happy with staff and Dr’s office friendly , I give 5 Stars"

— Healthgrades Patient Review

"I waited over an hour and a half in the examining room! No doctor, no excuse for the long wait! I never even saw the doctor, but would NOT recommend him to anyone!"

— WebMD Patient Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

DHR Health Highlights Scoliosis Care Available in the Rio Grande Valley – BTX Today - Brownsville Today — Jul 1, 2026
McAllen Neurosurgery & Spine Treatment — Sep 7, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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