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Office
800 E Dove Ave
Suite I, J & K
McAllen, TX 78504Phone+1 956-630-4200Fax+1 956-630-4226
Summary
- About Dr. Steel
Diabetes expert, Dr. Richard J. Steel, has been the overseeing physician at Alliance In Health Diabetes Control Center for over seven years. He is a fierce proponent of diabetic causes, and he's dedicated his life not only to treating his patients, but to educating them as well. Richard J. Steel, MD specializes in the prevention, detection, and control of diabetes. He has a sophisticated, well-established, and successful medical practice in McAllen, Texas. We want our patients to know that Dr. Steel is personally involved in the training of all the physicians at Alliance in Health Diabetes Control Center, in order to ensure that every patient receives the highest level of care in the industry.
Richard J. Steel, MD is happily married to his wife of 17 years, and is the owner of a scrappy Bichon Frise named Mr. Hades. He is a Navy veteran of the Gulf War, and the founder and director of our center. Dr. Steel received his medical degree at Mexican-American University of the North. He went on to complete his residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, and attained his certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Steel is a member of the following professional associations:
The American College of Physicians | The Texas Medical Association | The American Medical Association
He has dedicated his career to diabetes management, primary care, and preventative medicine. Dr. Steel is a firm believer in creating strong partnerships with his patients to improve their quality of life. He is affiliated with local hospitals and is able to work with most health insurance providers. Dr. Steel is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish.
"Patients know what is best for them. My duty as a physician is to listen to my patients and, together with them, develop a customized plan for them to achieve their best possible health."
~ Richard J. Steel, MD
Education & Training
- HCA Healthcare/Mercer University School of Medicine/Memorial Health University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2010
- Mexican-American University of the North School of MedicineClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2011 - 2025
- GA State Medical License 2010 - 2018
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2013
Committees
- Board Member, Diabetes Committee at DHR 2013 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Alliance In Health Diabetes Control Centerhttp://www.facebook.com/aihdcc/
- Diabetes Centerhttp://Diabetes.Center
- Diabetes Expert http://Diabetes.Expert
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