Alivio Health & Rehab McAllen
1913 S 1st St, Ste 200, McAllen, TX 78503
Peter Ruiz, MDMedical director, overseeing care at both clinicsHow we help
Injury care for federal workers, Texas workers and accident victims
Each type of injury claim has its own rules, forms and deadlines. Pick yours to see how care and paperwork work at Alivio.
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Federal workers' comp
OWCP-enrolled care, physical therapy and paperwork help for federal employees hurt on the job.
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DOL doctors
Doctors that take DOL, bill the Department of Labor directly and never balance-bill you.
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OWCP injury claims
Medical evidence for your claim: exams, CA-17 and CA-20 reports, wage-loss support and return to work.
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Free OWCP forms help
CA-1, CA-2, CA-7 and more: which form to file, when, and how to file it in ECOMP.
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Texas workers' comp
Physician-led care and physical therapy for Texans hurt on the job.
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Auto accident injuries
Whiplash, neck and back injuries after a crash, including care under your attorney's letter of protection.
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Direct primary care: Affordable self-pay primary care in McAllen for families without health insurance. Learn about direct primary care
Injured federal employees
You choose your doctor, not your agency
If you were hurt working for the Postal Service, the VA, TSA, CBP or any other federal agency, the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act lets you choose your own treating physician. Our federal workers’ compensation doctors treat the injury, write the medical reports OWCP asks for, and walk you through each form.
New to the process? Start with our guide to OWCP forms such as the CA-1 and CA-2, or read how our DOL doctors handle a claim from the first visit.
Hurt on the job in Texas, or in a car accident?
We also treat private-sector workers under Texas workers’ compensation and people injured in crashes through our personal injury doctors, with physical therapy and rehab in the same clinic.
Our team
The people who will care for you
- Peter Ruiz, MDMedical Director
AntonioPhysician Assistant (PA)
Melanie Lara Lopez, DPTDoctor of Physical Therapy
Siprian Salazar, PTAPhysical Therapist Assistant
Julie Rodriguez, LMTLicensed Massage Therapist
Nina RodriguezOffice Manager
Stephanie AvilaCase Manager
CorinaFront Desk
- ★★★★★
“They are so so helpful when it comes to knowing the process of OWCP forms.”
Joseph V., Google review · Physical therapy patient - ★★★★★
“I've been to both locations for my physical therapy, and the level of care and professionalism has been outstanding every single time.”
Sylvia G., Google review · Patient at McAllen and Harlingen - ★★★★★
“They respond to questions very quickly.”
Jose R., Google review · Harlingen patient
Locations
Two Rio Grande Valley clinics
Alivio Health & Rehab Harlingen
1709 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Ste C, Harlingen, TX 78550
Questions we hear every day
Can I choose Alivio as my doctor for a federal work injury?
Yes. Under the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act you have the right to choose your own treating physician for an accepted work injury, as long as the provider is enrolled with OWCP. Call us before you see anyone else and we will help you start your claim the right way.
Do you help with OWCP forms like the CA-1 and CA-2?
Yes, at no cost to you. Our team helps injured federal workers understand and complete OWCP forms, including the CA-1, CA-2, CA-7, CA-16 and CA-17, and we file the medical reports OWCP needs from your treating provider.
Do you treat Texas workers’ comp and car accident injuries too?
Yes. We treat Texans injured on the job under Texas workers’ compensation, and people hurt in car accidents. For auto injuries we can treat under your attorney’s letter of protection, so care can begin before your case settles.
Where are your clinics?
We have two Rio Grande Valley clinics: 1913 S 1st St, Ste 200, McAllen, and 1709 S 77 Sunshine Strip, Ste C, Harlingen. Both can be reached at (956) 679-3451.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. Your first consultation is free, and so is our help with OWCP forms. Call or use the form at the bottom of any page and our team will call you back in English or Spanish.