Dr. Mario Alcantara, MD

Dr. Mario Alcantara, MD

Colorectal Surgeon
225 E Sonterra Blvd, Ste 215, San Antonio, TX 78258

At a glance

5.00 stars (38 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 39 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at South Texas Colorectal Center
2 office locations
Affiliated with Methodist Hospital
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center and 1 more
5.00
38 reviews
Bedside manner
4.9
Wait time
4.2

Recent reviews

Dr. A has been a long time surgeon of mine. He is always so caring and thoughtful.. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants exceptional service and bedside manner…
Verified patient
He took the time to make feel comfortable in the process and discuss my case and treatment.. The doctor answered all my questions..thank Dr. Alcantara
Verified patient

Office locations

1
1.
South Texas Colorectal Center
225 E Sonterra Blvd, Ste 215, San Antonio, TX, 78258
2
2.
South Texas Colorectal Center
311 Camden St, Ste 501, San Antonio, TX, 78215

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Medicare

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Surgical removal of colon
Acute hemorrhoids
Colonoscopy
Surgical removal of colon
Acute hemorrhoids
Colonoscopy

More about Dr. Mario Alcantara, MD

Mario Alcantara is a skilled and experienced colorectal surgeon serving the community of San Antonio, TX. Dr. Alcantara attended Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina in Mexico, where he received his medical degree, and completed his residency in general surgery at Suma Akron City Hospital. He continued his training by completing a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Christus Santa Rosa. Dr. Alcantara is a part of South Texas Colorectal Center and is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center, and North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. He is board certified by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. He speaks English and Spanish fluently, which makes him widely accessible to patients from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Dr. Alcantara is devoted to ensuring the longevity of his patients’ health and developing long-lasting relationships with them. He takes his time to understand symptoms and give correct diagnoses to ensure the continued health of all his patients. All patients seeking treatment from Dr. Alcantara will need to obtain a PCP referral.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center, Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Summa Akron City Hospital, Residency in General Surgery
Westchester Medical Center, Internship in General Surgery
University of Texas, San Antonio (Bachelor’s)

Practice

South Texas Colorectal Center

Affiliation

Methodist Hospital
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center
North Central Baptist Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery

Background

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1609039049

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.16
Bedside manner
4.92
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Awesome Dr. and all the staff. Thanks to Dr. Alcantara, he made my life come back. To me he's the best Dr. in S.A Tx.
Walked. In nervous but Made me feel very comfortable and the staff very friendly and nice
The doctor made an uncomfortable situation way more comfortable by explaining everything.
Verified patient
Excellent. Dr. Alcantara was compassionate, reassuring. Felt very safe in his care.
Very polite and respectful. He took the time to answer all of my questions .
Verified patient
Staff is awesome! Excellent bedside manners which is very important to me.
Very personable. Made me feel very comfortable before and after exam.
Verified patient
Dr. Alcantara is awesome! Very thorough and caring.
Dr. A has been a long time surgeon of mine. He is always so caring and thoughtful.. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants exceptional service and bedside manner…
Verified patient
I would wait for a second appointment
Verified patient
He took the time to make feel comfortable in the process and discuss my case and treatment.. The doctor answered all my questions..thank Dr. Alcantara
Verified patient
I was very reluctant to see a male physician for this exam. I prefer female doctors generally but I was in a lot of pain so had no time to wait 3 weeks for a female doctor. When I got online to search for doctors his picture popped up and he looked pleasant and kind and had great reviews as well. It did not hurt that he was available in less than a week. I was very pleased with his bedside manner. He brought levity to what could have been an otherwise very uncomfortable visit yet he was professional and made me feel at ease.. He was thorough and listened to my concerns. I honestly wish he was my primary doctor and I have Already recommended him to others.
Verified patient
Staff was nice
Verified patient
Thorough as could be, this is the third doctor I see regarding my gallstones and was orders of magnitude the best in listening to me vs jumping to conclusions immediately. He took his time explaining in layman terms and put me in the driver's seat as to what the risks were with each treatment plan. Most important I felt very confident with where to go from here, I was very confused prior to the appointment.
Verified patient
Wonderful Dr! I ended up waiting an hour and a half probably because they were busy but the Dr talked to me for a total of ten minutes and that was it. I highly recommend him. Very professional and kind.
Great physician!
His bedside manner is excellent! For obvious reasons, colorectal issues can be embarrassing to talk about but Dr. Alcantara was so easy to talk to that it made it much easier.
Verified patient
Dr Alcantara is a caring doctor with a great sense of humor. He was thorough in his explanation of my condition and prognosis. He is very knowledgeable and his experience is evident in the way he treats his patients. Hi
Verified patient
Great doctor! Explains fully.
Verified patient
Very professional, answers all questions, treated me with dignity and was very sincere. I trust this doctor very much (difficult for me to do easily). I wish he could also provide PCP because I would be extremely satisfied. His staff is nice, professional, and prompt. No time wasted here!
On-time, pleasant, great staff.
Went very well.
It always goes great. Great staff.
Very pleased with all. Very helpful.
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Mario Alcantara affiliated with?

Dr. Mario Alcantara is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical Center, and North Central Baptist Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Mario Alcantara work with?

Dr. Mario Alcantara works with South Texas Colorectal Center.

Where is Dr. Mario Alcantara's office located?

Dr. Mario Alcantara has 2 office locations in San Antonio, view full addresses on Dr. Alcantara's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Mario Alcantara have?

Dr. Mario Alcantara is certified by American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Mario Alcantara?

Dr. Mario Alcantara frequently sees patients for Anal Fissure, Anal Itching, Colon Cancer Screening, Hemorrhoids, and Hernia. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Mario Alcantara on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Mario Alcantara speak?

Dr. Mario Alcantara speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Mario Alcantara in reviews?

38 patients have reviewed Dr. Mario Alcantara. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.16/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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