DHR Health Welcomes Double Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez

The new addition expands the hospital system's vascular care capabilities in the Rio Grande Valley.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:06pm

An ethereal, ghostly X-ray image revealing the intricate network of blood vessels within the human body, conceptually representing the advanced vascular care capabilities now available at DHR Health.The arrival of double board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez at DHR Health signals an expansion of advanced surgical treatments for the region's circulatory health needs.Edinburg Today

DHR Health, one of the largest physician-owned hospital systems in the United States and the largest healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley, has welcomed Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez, a double board-certified vascular surgeon, to its team of physicians. Gonzalez will specialize in a range of vascular treatments, including peripheral arterial disease, limb salvage, carotid artery disease, aneurysmal disease, dialysis access, venous disorders, and vascular trauma.

Why it matters

The addition of Dr. Gonzalez to the DHR Health team represents a significant expansion of the hospital system's vascular care capabilities, allowing them to provide the latest advanced surgical treatments to patients in the Rio Grande Valley community.

The details

Dr. Gonzalez is double board-certified in general surgery and vascular surgery. He will join DHR Health's esteemed group of physicians and specialize in a variety of vascular procedures, including those related to peripheral arterial disease, limb salvage, carotid artery disease, aneurysmal disease, dialysis access, venous disorders, and vascular trauma.

  • Dr. Gonzalez has joined the DHR Health team as of April 6, 2026.

The players

DHR Health

One of the largest physician-owned hospital systems in the United States and the largest healthcare provider in the Rio Grande Valley.

Dr. Gabriel Gonzalez

A double board-certified vascular surgeon who has joined the DHR Health team and will specialize in a range of vascular treatments.

Marissa Castaneda

The senior executive vice president of DHR Health.

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What they’re saying

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Dr. Gonzalez to our health system. His arrival marks a significant expansion of our vascular care capabilities as we are committed to ensuring our patients have access to the latest advanced surgical treatments in our community.”

— Marissa Castaneda, Senior Executive Vice President, DHR Health

The takeaway

The addition of Dr. Gonzalez to the DHR Health team demonstrates the hospital system's commitment to expanding its vascular care capabilities and providing the latest advanced treatments to patients in the Rio Grande Valley region.