About Us

Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the Level III Trauma-Designated hospital specializes in emergency, gastroenterology, interventional radiology, orthopedic, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric, surgical, and wound care. Knapp is a community hospital and has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the Mid-Valley area of South Texas since 1962. More than 230 physicians serve on the hospital’s medical staff.

Knapp Medical Center offers:

• 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
• Outpatient Center that provides more than 400 services, including…
— All Digital Imaging
— Cardiopulmonary
— Diabetes Education
— Endoscopy Procedures
— Gastroenterology (GI)
— Hospice Care
— Laboratory
— Nutrition Counseling
— Rehabilitation
— Wellness Screenings

More than 250 physicians, all independent professional practitioners, serve on the Knapp Medical Staff, all dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of the Rio Grande Valley. Knapp employs more than 880 members of the community from throughout the Valley, and is one of the Mid-Valley’s largest private employers. We also provide volunteer opportunities for more than 250 hard-working volunteers.