About Knapp
Knapp Medical Center is a not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Located in South Texas we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Rio Grande Valley. Located in Weslaco, Knapp works hard to provide state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care.
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Knapp Medical Center has been serving the healthcare needs of Mid-Valley residents since 1962.
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 650 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
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Outpatient services, including…
- All Digital Imaging
- Cardiopulmonary
- Endoscopy Procedures
- Gastroenterology (GI)
- Laboratory
- Nutrition Counseling
- Rehabilitation
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 Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care
- Recipient of Healthgrades 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
- 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 Pancreatitis
- 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).
