New Del Rio Physician Joins Regional Hospital to Expand Family Care

Val Verde Regional Medical Center announced that Dr. Alejandro Bocanegra, MD, FAAFP, DABOM, began work December 2, 2025 with the hospital's Rural Health Clinic as part of its primary care and family practice staff. The hire is presented as a step to expand access to family medicine services for Del Rio residents and surrounding communities served by the hospital.

Dr. Bocanegra is a 2005 Del Rio High School graduate and brings board certified family medicine credentials to the clinic. His clinical qualifications include a designation in family medicine and additional certification related to obesity medicine. The hospital framed the hire as an example of locally trained clinicians returning to strengthen community health access.

The move fits into a broader effort by the medical center to bolster primary care capacity within Val Verde County. By adding a physician to the Rural Health Clinic team, the hospital aims to increase availability of routine care, improve continuity for patients with chronic conditions, and reduce the need for some residents to travel outside the county for primary care appointments. Expanded local primary care can also support earlier intervention for common health issues and coordination with specialists when needed.

For Del Rio and nearby towns, the practical effects may include more appointment options at the Rural Health Clinic, closer management of long term health needs, and improved connections between primary care services and hospital resources. Having a physician who grew up in Del Rio may also enhance culturally informed care and familiarity with local health priorities.

Residents seeking appointments or more information are advised to contact Val Verde Regional Medical Center directly. The hospital has signaled that strengthening the primary care workforce remains a priority as it works to meet the health care needs of Del Rio and the surrounding region.