DHR Health Recertified for Advanced Hip & Knee Replacements

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The program's orthopedic surgeons include: (Left to right) Dr. Jose Marina, Dr. Patrick Sander, Dr. Zain Sayeed, Dr. Jose Carreras, Dr. Haissam Elzaim, Dr. Guillermo Pechero. Images courtesy of DHR Health. Dr, Pachero, @rgvorthopedic via facebook
The program’s orthopedic surgeons include: (Left to right) Dr. Jose Marina, Dr. Patrick Sander, Dr. Zain Sayeed, Dr. Jose Carreras, Dr. Haissam Elzaim, Dr. Guillermo Pechero. Images courtesy of DHR Health. Dr, Pachero, @rgvorthopedic via facebook
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EDINBURG, Texas – DHR Health has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement, reaffirming its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care to the Rio Grande Valley.

The recertification recognizes DHR Health’s continued compliance with The Joint Commission’s rigorous standards for joint replacement care and reflects the health system’s commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based treatment while continuously improving patient outcomes.

DHR Health’s Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Program supports patients through every stage of their joint replacement journey, from pre-operative evaluation and education to surgery, rehabilitation, recovery, and long-term follow-up. A multidisciplinary team of orthopedic surgeons, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and support staff works together to develop personalized care plans that help patients reduce pain, restore mobility, and return to the activities they enjoy.

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The program’s orthopedic surgeons include:
• Dr. Jose Marina 
• Dr. Patrick Sander 
• Dr. Zain Sayeed 
• Dr. Jose Carreras 
• Dr. Haissam Elzaim 
• Dr. Guillermo Pechero 

“This recertification reflects the dedication and expertise of our orthopedic team in providing exceptional, evidence-based care,” said Marissa Castaneda, Senior Executive Vice President of DHR Health. “We are proud to offer the Rio Grande Valley nationally recognized joint replacement care close to home while continuing to improve patient outcomes.”

The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement is awarded to healthcare organizations that demonstrate excellence in the delivery of joint replacement care through standardized clinical practices, performance measurement, and ongoing quality improvement.

DHR Health remains committed to advancing orthopedic care through innovation, collaboration, and excellence, ensuring patients throughout the Rio Grande Valley have access to world-class joint replacement services close to home.

For more information about DHR Health’s Advanced Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement Program, visit https://dhrhealth.com/services/orthopedics or call 956-362-6683.

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