Our Mission
“Preventing lower-leg amputations through early intervention and restored blood flow.”
Vascular problems often develop quietly, without obvious warning signs. Catching narrowed or blocked blood vessels early — before they cause a wound or a bigger problem — can help reduce the risk of losing a toe, foot, or leg. That early-intervention approach is the reason our practice exists.
Better Circulation. Better Mobility. Better Life. That is what restored blood flow means for the patients we see every day.
Serving the Rio Grande Valley
Rooted in Edinburg, Serving the Rio Grande Valley
South Texas Vascular Institute is located in Edinburg, Texas, serving patients across the Rio Grande Valley — including McAllen, Mission, Pharr, San Juan, Alamo, Weslaco, Mercedes, Donna, Harlingen, and Brownsville. Same-week appointments and bilingual staff make it easier to get in and get answers, close to home.
Get directionsHow We’re Different
Diagnosis and Treatment, Without the Hospital Stay
Our Office-Based Lab (OBL) brings vascular ultrasound and many treatments into one office visit. Instead of separate appointments at a hospital or outside imaging center, testing and treatment happen under one roof — often in the same visit.
That means shorter visits, faster recovery, and high-quality vascular care without a hospital stay. From medical management to minimally invasive endovascular treatment to open surgical repair, our full spectrum of care stays with one team.
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Trust the Board Certified Expert
“Board Certification Means Proven Expertise. It’s Your Best Protection.”
Not every doctor who treats blood-flow problems is a vascular surgeon. Choosing a board-certified vascular surgeon is one of the clearest ways to know you are getting focused, verified expertise — not just general familiarity with circulation problems. At STVI, Dr. Ralph Brookshire is double board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, in both General Surgery and General Vascular Surgery.
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Your Circulation. Your Health.
Your Life.
Ready to find out what is going on with your circulation? Schedule a vascular evaluation — our team is ready to help.