Alejandro Rios Tovar

Alejandro Rios Tovar, MD

General Surgery
Call 956.507.1920

About Alejandro Rios Tovar

Dr. Alejandro RiosTovar is a board-certified general and surgical critical care surgeon with extensive expertise in minimally invasive procedures. He specializes in the care of trauma-injured and critically ill patients, drawing on more than a decade of experience to provide advanced surgical treatment. His clinical practice encompasses trauma surgery, abdominal hernias, gallbladder disease, and colorectal conditions. Dedicated to patient-centered care, Dr. Tovar prioritizes educating his patients about their treatment options, ensuring they understand both the benefits and potential risks to make informed decisions. He takes great pride in optimizing outcomes and helping patients return to the activities they value most. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tovar serves as Associate Trauma Medical Director at the University Medical Center of El Paso. He is also a course director for Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), where he trains and mentors local healthcare providers in life-saving techniques. To learn more or to book an appointment with Dr. Rios Tovar, please call 956-507-1920.

Specialties

General Surgery

Language(s)

English, Spanish

Education

Methodist Health System Dallas Program
University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program

Hospitals & Affiliations

Valley Baptist - Harlingen

Surgical Specialists Valley Baptist Physician Network

Address

2121 Pease Street
404
Harlingen, TX 78550

05/11/2026

Good

05/11/2026

They treated me very well

03/10/2026

Excellent experience.

03/10/2026

Excellent. Oscar deserves a raise.

03/10/2026

Very professional and helpful

03/10/2026

Excellent office staff and Dr and Assistant.

03/03/2026

They young man that helped not only listened, showed concern, and was helpful, but his positive attitude was very comforting.

03/03/2026

I was very impressed at how quickly we got an appointment. Truly helped ease worry during a stressful time.

03/03/2026

The entire staff from reception, to nurse, to the doctor were very kind, knowledgeable, and helpful.

03/03/2026

The doctor was very thorough, addressed all concerns, was informative and compassionate.

03/01/2026

Dr Tovar answered all my concerns.

03/01/2026

Oscar did a great job of informing me everything

03/01/2026

Great staff nurses and doctor

Surgical Specialists Valley Baptist Physician Network

Address

2121 Pease Street, 404, Harlingen, TX 78550

Phone

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