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  • Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • 33 years of experience
  • Rio Grande Valley Orthopedic Center 1005 E Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
  • (956) 686-6510

Brief Intro

Dr. Guillermo R. Pechero, is Board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery since 2000 and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. As a proud native of the Rio Grande Valley, he graduated from the University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry in 1983. He graduated and received his M.D. in 1992 from Albany College in New York. In 1997, after receiving his Fellowship from McMaster University Spine and Joint, he began practicing at Rio Grande Valley Orthopaedic Center in 1998. Dr. Pechero’s list of accolades include: Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Fellow of the North American Spine Society, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Albany Medical College - 1992

Albany Medical College - 1992

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Rio Grande Valley Orthopedic Center
  • 1005 E Nolana Ave, McAllen, TX 78504
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Osteomyelitis
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
  • Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
  • Sciatica
  • Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Scoliosis or Kyphoscoliosis
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Procedures Performed

  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Spinal Cord Surgery
  • Lower Arm/Elbow/Wrist Fractures and Dislocations
  • Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
  • Knee Replacement
  • Occupational Therapy Evaluation
  • Hip Replacement
  • Shoulder Surgery
  • Physical Therapy
  • Lower Leg/Ankle Fractures and Dislocations
  • Knee Arthroscopy
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Medicaid
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Community Health Choice
  • Ambetter
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • Molina Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Friday Health Plans
  • APWU
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Humana
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Mutual of Omaha
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  • Cancer 66
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 67
  • Orthopedics 124
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 104
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 119
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 125
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 53
  • Children's Hospital 23
  • Urology 117
  • Psychiatry 96
  • Geriatrics 115
  • Rehabilitation 139
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 13
  • Ophthalmology 2
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 10
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 50
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60