Dr. Rene I. Luna
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
1200 Binz St Suite 1100 Houston TX, 77004About
Rene I. Luna, MD, FACOG, is an obstetrician and gynecologist, as well as a minimally invasive gynecological surgeon who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients in private practice in McAllen, Texas. His practice provides complete prenatal care, 4D ultrasound, infertility consultation, annual well-woman exams, colposcopy, cryotherapy, birth control, STD testing and treatment, urinary incontinence, menopause, and minimally invasive single-site surgery. Certified in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery, Dr. Luna specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with a focus on DaVinci Single Site surgery. Prior to his current endeavors, he served as OBGYN physician with Plaza OB/GYN Associates at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas (2015).
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Education and Training
The University of Texas Pan-American medical degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
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Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 2015 - Present
- Da Vinci National Robotic Gynecologic Surgical Proctor Intuitive 2016 - Present
- Medical Director Rio Grande Women’s Clinic -
- Medical Director Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance -
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- Hidalgo-Starr County Medical Society
- Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery
- Texas Medical Association
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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Rene I. Luna, who serves patients in McAllen, Texas.
A board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Luna is a highly skilled physician and surgeon specializing in minimally invasive robotic surgery, specifically da Vinci single-site surgery. He is dedicated to providing the most advanced quality healthcare to the women of the Rio Grande Valley as the Medical Director of Rio Grande Women’s Clinic in McAllen, Texas.
“I feel honored and privileged to care for the women of this community. I believe in the importance of the doctor-patient relationship. Communication is the key to success. I am empathetic to my patient’s medical needs and work to support my patients present and future health concerns” expressed the doctor.
In regards to his educational background, he graduated from The University of Texas Pan-American in Edinburg, Texas and received his medical training from both the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and New York Medical College. He completed his residency in obstetrics & gynecology and women’s health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Luna joined Plaza OB/GYN Associates at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. In August of 2015, he moved to McAllen and is now serving the Rio Grande Valley community. His extensive and cutting edge training and medical career in New York and Houston providing exceptional medical care to diverse communities has made him an asset to the Rio Grande Valley.
With years of experience, he is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.
Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), Dr. Luna is an active member of the American Medical Association, the Hidalgo-Starr County Medical Society, the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery, and the Texas Medical Association.
In the state of Texas, he is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance.
Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).
On a more personal note, Dr. Luna is fluent in English and Spanish.
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