Dr. Valeska Balderas, MD

Please go Somewhere else for GI issues. This dr is the worst. She was taking to someone on the phone giving results and seemed so smug about it all. After my endoscopy at DHR, when I asked her how everything went during the procedure, she told me she was wasn’t going to waste my time explain it to me because I wasn’t going to remember! Well I remember enough to remember her extremely rude comment. She is so rude and condescending. Left her office in tears.

Being first time patient you would expect the doctor to explain more about the condition you have get to know more about your medical history. As a new patient you go in with the hope you get answes as to why you any have GI issues, what can you do to improve them, what is the next step and if scheduled for procedure explain the procedure because not everyone is aware of medical terminology and procedures. Well everything you would expect from a doctor as a new patient she did not do. Her visit literally took like 5 minutes.

I’ve come across many doctors and have never met a person so cold hearted,not helpful, very arrogant, and not supportive nor does she even look into patient past medical history! plus you can tell it’s just about the money in that office. Her consultation was about 10 mins for a diagnosis that is a severe condition according to her! Thank god she isn’t the only GI doc in the RGV! Went for a second opinion. Do not recommend her at all!

Dr. Balderas is a wonderful doctor. She made me feel completely at ease during my treatment and gave me all the information I needed to continue to care for myself after surgery. Even after I moved to Austin, I still make the drive to see her. The staff is incredibly warm and accomadating, going above and beyond to help with billing and insurance questions and concerns. I recommend her to anyone looking for a GI and will continue to do so.

Great doctor and amazing staff.

Beware they will have you see the PA because the Dr has too many patients.

I visited Dr. Balderas for a issue I was having with my throat. She explained the procedure and made sure I was comfortable with the process. Dr Balderas followed up with a call to my wife and was very compassionate about my treatment. She was very knowledgeable about my issue and I'd definitely recommend anyone to seek her out, if they ever have any questions.

Regular doctor moved practice so wound up with her. Wish the other physician was still there. Appointments are cancelled at the last minute after I've asked for time off from work but no one bothered to speak to me about it.

I was very pleased with Dr. Valeska Balderas, who was very patient and kind with me. She made me feel very comfortable. I feel that I can trust her with my care.

I saw Dr. Balderas for colon issues. She explained different illnesses that might be going on very knowledgable, caring physician, bedside manners are phenomenal, takes her time w/her patients it's worth the wait to see a great Dr. I also mentioned to her I was having upper GI issues, acid reflux, and she recommended for me to have an Endoscopy as well, since I was already going to be scheduled for Colonoscopy. I'm glad she convinced me, upon doing the Endoscopy she found an Ampullary Nodule in the small intestine, that eventually can turn into "Cancer" if not taking care off. I can honestly Thank Dr. Balderas, for taking the time to convince me to have the Endoscopy done. Thanks to God biopsy came back negative for Cancer. Dr. Balderas has recommended I have an Endoscopy every 6 months to follow-up on the Ampullary Nodule. Expalined everything to my wife & myself & we're very pleased with her bedside manners, made sure we didn't have any other questions before leaving. I do highly recommended Dr. Balderas as a GI physician.

I came to see this doctor for a second opinion. She found that I had pancreatic cancer after a CT scan and mri did not show that anything was wrong with me. She did a special procedure and found my cancer. She referred me to a surgeon and now I'm cancer free. She was very honest and direct and I appreciated that, everyone else just dismissed my symptoms. I would highly recommend this doctor.

This doctor helped me feel better, she told me truth even though I didn't want to hear it. I was overweight and suffering from multiple stomach issues because of my eating habits. She was honest with me and helped me get my life back.

Very straight forward and meticulous in her assessments and request for exams.

I saw Dr. Balderas only as a result that my physician was not available at the time. She is plain rude and arrogant. I felt like she did not offer any good bedside manner whatsoever. So, I would probably not recomment her to anyone.

Blunt to the point of rudeness. I would not recommend her to anyone that I know. Arrogant and makes you feel like you are bothering her when you ask a question. Does not have good bedside manner at all.

She might be a good doctor, but I don't think she realizes her patients hear everything she is saying around her staff. Not everyone appreciates foul language. It makes the doctor sound very unprofessional.

Dr.Balderas took over my case after been diagnosed and treated for chronic pancreatitis, her bedside manner is great. She is a wonderful physician with amazing bedside manner. Her method of explaining the medical diagnosis is very thorough and is very clear about what you should and shouldn't do. She follows up with her patients promptly after procedures. She came very recommended from other physicians.