We provide care in three easily-accessible locations across the Rio Grande Valley.
1604 East 8th St., Suite A
Weslaco, TX
Phone: (956) 447-5557
5300 North McColl Rd., Suite 100
McAllen, TX
Phone: (956) 630-1000
1022 E. Griffin Pkwy.
Mission, TX 78572
Phone: (956) 833-6000
As a distinguished physician specializing in pulmonary and sleep medicine in the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Ricardo Abreu is committed to providing exceptional care and innovative treatment options for his patients.
With his extensive expertise in the management of advanced COPD, Dr. Abreu offers specialized procedures such as endobronchial valve placement for lung volume reduction. This minimally invasive technique helps improve lung function by reducing hyperinflation and enhancing respiratory efficiency. By selectively blocking airflow to diseased lung regions, the valves promote better airflow distribution and alleviate symptoms associated with advanced COPD.
Additionally, Dr. Abreu is proficient in performing medical pleuroscopy procedures for the diagnosis and management of recurring pleural effusion. This advanced technique allows for a thorough examination of the pleural space using a flexible endoscope. By visualizing and obtaining samples from the pleural cavity, Dr. Abreu can accurately diagnose and treat pleural effusion, offering patients targeted and effective care.
Dr. Abreu’s comprehensive approach to patient care extends beyond these specialized procedures. He remains dedicated to providing personalized treatment plans, tailored to each patient’s unique needs and medical history. His expertise in pulmonary and sleep medicine, combined with a patient-centered philosophy, ensures that individuals receive the highest level of care and attention.
Conveniently located in the Rio Grande Valley, Dr. Ricardo Abreu’s practice welcomes patients seeking expert respiratory and sleep care. Whether you require advanced management for COPD or need assistance with recurring pleural effusion, Dr. Abreu and his compassionate team are here to guide you through your healthcare journey.
Employing state-of-the-art technology and updated diagnostic and treatment algorithms, our highly trained staff is dedicated
to provide accurate diagnoses and optimally-effective treatments for the full range of pulmonary and sleep disorders.
Their decades of combined expertise and commitment to personalized treatment ensure that each
of our clients receives the care they need to maximize their pulmonary and sleep health.
Dr. Abreu is the Center’s Founder and Director. A native of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Abreu obtained his medical degree in 1992 from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, located in Santiago, the Dominican Republic.
Dr. Kaplan received his medical degree from Argentina’s National University of Tucuman School of Medicine, from which he graduated cum laude in 1993. Post-doctoral training in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, and Sleep Medicine followed at…
Dr. Rodriguez received his medical degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE), from which he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2011. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine Residency in the John Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago. Later on he completed his…
Doctor Gomez joined our clinical staff in 2009. He completed his medical education at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru, his post-doctoral training being taken in Internal Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. He received his Pulmonary and Critical Care training at the…
Born in Haiti, Dr. Pean obtained his pre-med education in Haiti from 1965-1972. From 1973-1980, he received his medical school training at Universidad Veracruzana, Facultad de Medicina, Unidad de Ciencias de la Salud Poza Rica, in Veracruz, Mexico.
Dr. Brown received his undergraduate medical education from Peru’s Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Eight months of his last two years of undergraduate education were spent in clinical and research sub-internships at Johns Hopkins…
Dr. Rey-Mendoza received his medical degree from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru. As a medical student, he was awarded as the most outstanding intern during his Internal Medicine wards rotation at the Cayetano Heredia General Hospital in 2012.
Margie Rodriguez attended the University of Texas Pan-American in Edinburg, TX, where she received her Master’s in Science in Nursing in May of 2008. She received her Family Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center shortly thereafter.
Ancilla González earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas-Pan American in 2003. She worked in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen for two years and in the ICU at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (DHR) for eight years.
