Dr. J.L. Valencia, MD, PhD, Ascp-Cp
Pathologist | Immunopathology
101 E Ridge Rd Laboratory Departmen Mcallen TX, 78503About
Jose L. Valencia, MD, PhD, ASCP-CP, is a pathologist with Rio Grande Regional Hospital, and HCA affiliated hospital, in McAllen, Texas. “Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, TX brings the latest healthcare technology and treatments to the communities of the Rio Grande Valley,” states the official website of Rio Grande Regional Hospital. As a pathologist, Dr. Jose L. Valencia has dedicated training and unique experience in the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues (biopsy samples), bodily fluids, and in some cases the whole body (autopsy). Dr. Valencia has an impressive professional journey that spans forty years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in immunopathology and hematopathology.
Education and Training
University Of El Salvador
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1970
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- Texas Medical Association, Hidalgo Starr County Medical
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Certified Pathologist Dr. J. L. Valencia currently practices with Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. Rio Grande Regional Hospital has been serving the Rio Grande Valley for more than 30 years. Since opening in 1982, it has been committed to providing high-quality compassionate healthcare you can trust. As an HCA hospital, Rio Grande Regional has the support of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services.
Dr. Valencia graduated with his Medical degree from the University of Guadalajara in 1970, giving him over four decades of experience in his field. After relocating to the United States, he completed his Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency from the Texas Heart Institute. Additionally he completed advanced training with Baylor University and CHI St. Luke’s Health.
Dr. Valencia is certified in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology. The mission of the American Board of Pathology, a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties, is to serve the public and advance the profession of pathology by setting certification standards and promoting lifelong competency of pathologists. To stay up to date in his field, he remains a professional member of the Texas Medical Association and the Hidalgo Starr County Medical.
Dr. Valencia holds expertise in Pathology Immuno hematopathology. Hematopathology focus on the diagnosis of hematopoietic diseases utilizing histology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular pathology. Pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues (biopsy samples), bodily fluids, and in some cases the whole body (autopsy). Aspects of a bodily specimen that may be considered include its gross anatomical make up, appearance of the cells using immunological markers and chemical signatures in the cells.