Dr. Hector Urrutia

Name: Dr. Hector Urrutia

Specialty: Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology

Qualification/Board Certification: MD – Universidad de El Salvador Faculty of Medicine

Affiliation(s): Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

Location (City/State): McAllen, Texas

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1639392665

About the Doctor

Dr. Hector Urrutia is a highly experienced and exceptionally trained cardiologist based in McAllen, Texas, with over 20 years of clinical practice in cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, and cardiac electrophysiology. He earned his medical degree from Universidad de El Salvador Faculty of Medicine and completed one of the most comprehensive and multidisciplinary training pathways in cardiology, including an internship in Transitional Year at St. Louis University School of Medicine from 1971 to 1972, residencies in Internal Medicine at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine from 1972 to 1973 and at St. Louis Connect Care from 1974 to 1975, a residency in Neurology at SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine from 1973 to 1974, a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium from 1975 to 1977, and a Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium from 1977 to 1978. This extraordinary breadth of training across internal medicine, neurology, cardiovascular disease, and pediatric cardiology provides Dr. Urrutia with a uniquely comprehensive clinical foundation that distinguishes him as one of the most thoroughly trained cardiologists in the South Texas region. He currently practices at Renaissance Cardiology Group, located at 1801 S 5th St, Suite 130, McAllen, Texas, and is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen and Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, which is designated high performing in pacemaker implantation. He holds an active Texas State Medical License through 2026 and accepts Cigna, Elevance, United Healthcare, Molina, and HCSC insurance plans. Dr. Urrutia has received a very positive 4.2 out of 5 overall patient rating based on 310 reviews and has been honored with five patient awards including Makes Time for Patients, Listens Attentively, Clearly Explains, Performs Thorough Exams, and Great Bedside Manner. He is currently accepting new patients.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiology, adult congenital heart disease, and cardiac electrophysiology
• MD from Universidad de El Salvador Faculty of Medicine
• Dual fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Pediatric Cardiology at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
• Additional residency training in neurology and internal medicine at SSM Health/Saint Louis University
• High treatment volumes in hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and atrial fibrillation
• Affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, high performing in pacemaker implantation
• Very positive 4.2/5 rating based on 310 patient reviews
• Honored with five patient awards including Great Bedside Manner and Clearly Explains
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – MD, Universidad de El Salvador Faculty of Medicine
• Internship – Transitional Year, St. Louis University School of Medicine (1971 to 1972)
• Residency – Internal Medicine, SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (1972 to 1973)
• Residency – Neurology, SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (1973 to 1974)
• Residency – Internal Medicine, St. Louis Connect Care (1974 to 1975)
• Fellowship – Cardiovascular Disease, Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium (1975 to 1977)
• Fellowship – Pediatric Cardiology, Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium (1977 to 1978)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Urrutia diagnoses and treats a comprehensive range of cardiovascular, electrophysiological, and congenital heart conditions in adult and complex cardiac patients, with demonstrated expertise in several high-volume treatment areas.

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease
• Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter
• Heart failure and congestive heart failure
• Adult congenital heart disease
• Cardiac arrhythmias and heart rhythm disorders
• Pacemaker-related cardiac conditions
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Cardiac genetic defects and structural heart disease
• Stroke risk related to cardiac conditions
• Angina and chest pain syndromes
• Valvular heart disease
• Cardiomyopathy and myocardial disorders

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Urrutia is trained and experienced in a comprehensive range of cardiac diagnostic and therapeutic procedures covering both general cardiology and electrophysiology.

• Cardiac evaluation and comprehensive cardiovascular assessment
• Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) interpretation
• Echocardiography and cardiac imaging
• Pacemaker implantation and management
• Cardiac electrophysiology studies and procedures
• Atrial fibrillation evaluation and rhythm management
• Coronary artery disease evaluation and management
• Heart failure assessment and treatment
• Hypertension evaluation and blood pressure management
• Cholesterol and lipid management
• Adult congenital heart disease evaluation
• Cardiac stress testing and exercise evaluation
• Holter monitoring and ambulatory cardiac monitoring
• Anticoagulation management for cardiac conditions
• Cardiology consultations and second opinions

Services Offered

Dr. Hector Urrutia offers a comprehensive and highly specialized range of cardiology services at Renaissance Cardiology Group in McAllen, Texas, providing patients across the Rio Grande Valley with expert cardiovascular care backed by one of the most extensive and multidisciplinary training backgrounds in the region. His dual fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and pediatric cardiology, combined with his residency training in neurology and internal medicine, gives him a uniquely broad clinical perspective that enhances his ability to manage complex, multi-system cardiovascular patients.

His coronary artery disease and hypertension management services are among his most frequently utilized offerings. Dr. Urrutia demonstrates high treatment volumes compared to the Texas state average in chronic hypertension, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and atrial fibrillation. He provides individualized, evidence-based care plans integrating medication management, lifestyle modification, risk factor reduction, and regular cardiovascular monitoring to prevent disease progression and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

His cardiac electrophysiology services address the full spectrum of heart rhythm disorders including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and other arrhythmias. Dr. Urrutia provides comprehensive electrophysiological evaluation, rhythm management through antiarrhythmic therapy and cardioversion, and pacemaker implantation and management for patients with pacemaker-indicated conditions. His affiliation with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, designated high performing in pacemaker implantation, ensures that patients requiring device therapy receive care at one of the region’s most qualified facilities for this procedure.

For patients with adult congenital heart disease, Dr. Urrutia provides specialized evaluation and long-term management, drawing on his pediatric cardiology fellowship training to deliver expert care for adults born with structural heart defects requiring ongoing cardiological monitoring and intervention throughout their adult lives.

• Coronary artery disease evaluation and management
• Chronic hypertension and blood pressure management
• High cholesterol and lipid management
• Atrial fibrillation and heart rhythm disorder management
• Cardiac electrophysiology evaluation and treatment
• Pacemaker implantation and device management
• Heart failure assessment and long-term management
• Adult congenital heart disease evaluation and care
• Cardiac stress testing and exercise evaluation
• Echocardiography and cardiac imaging
• Holter and ambulatory cardiac monitoring
• Anticoagulation management for cardiac conditions
• Valvular heart disease evaluation and management
• Stroke risk assessment and prevention
• Cardiology consultations and second opinions
• Telehealth consultations (contact office for availability)

Accepted Insurances

• Cigna – PPO
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• HCSC – HMO
• Molina – HMO, Medicare
• United Healthcare – HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS, PPO

Patients are advised to contact Dr. Urrutia’s office directly at (956) 687-7863 to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Renaissance Cardiology Group Address: 1801 S 5th St, Suite 130, McAllen, TX 78503\

Phone: (956) 687-7863

Hospital Affiliations

• Rio Grande Regional Hospital, McAllen, Texas (current)
• Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Edinburg, Texas (current – high performing in pacemaker implantation)
• Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium (former – Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship 1975 to 1977 and Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship 1977 to 1978)
• SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (former – Internal Medicine and Neurology Residencies, 1972 to 1974)