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About Hector Mateo MD
Dr. Mateo received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in the Dominican Republic. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Pinnacle Health Hospitals in Harrisburg, Pa., where subsequently he was asked to serve as Chief Medical Resident.
He completed a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia/ Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va.
Dr. Mateo has been practicing in the Fall River area since 2007. He specializes in respiratory disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory failure and pulmonary fibrosis.
He also has expertise in the care of critically ill patients and the treatment of sleep disorders.
Dr. Mateo is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine.
He is a fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians.
Dr. Mateo is fluent in Spanish.
Hector Mateo MD speaks Portuguese, Spanish.
Locations
1030 President Ave
Suite 210
Fall River, MA
02720
Suite 210
Fall River, MA
02720
Insurance
Southcoast Health accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast Health patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.
Ratings & Reviews
At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.
Patient Comments (39)
Dr Mateo is wonderful. Staff was helpful and friendly. No long wait to be called or for him to arrive. Same with xray. Quick in and out. Excellent!
Everything's fine so far, thanks.
Southcoast Pulmonary is the best!!
The doctor was very helpful and very easy to understand when he was going over my labs and everything, he was very nice and considerate.
The entire staff are so professional and attentive to patient care. Dr. Mateo is always prepared and thorough. The staff coordinator handling my follow up appointments was very helpful and patient!
Always is familiar with my record, answers any questions I have and is polite.
Knowledgeable, kind, caring and able to assimilate all my health issues.
I can't say enough good things about my experience today. From check in to check out everything ran like clockwork. However, I did not feel rushed with the provider. He made sure I was well aware of the testing he was scheduling for me and what to expect next.
Dr Mateo is awesome! Well run clinic. I'm always seen right away and treated with respect.They are terrific.
Dr. Mateo was amazing. He is very knowledge and aware of my history. I highly recommend him to anyone with sleep apnea.
Dr. Mateo is terrific. He has helped me out many times over the years. Always kind and concerned and empathetic. I was having a relapse of bronchitis . He changed meds and am feeling better. Thank you, Dr. Mateo, and [Name] for understanding I needed an appointment before I got worse and got me scheduled. Thanks, [Name]
I was seen on time. I never feel rushed by Dr. Mateo. He takes the time to listen to me, and asks all the right questions. The nurses and office staff are very friendly and professional.
We always receive great care at this office.
Dr Mateo is a wonderful doctor . Listened to all my concerns and explained in great details what we can try to resolve them
Everything's great, thank you.
Always very friendly, courteous and a smile on their faces. Dr Mateo takes the time needed to be thorough and answer all my questions..
Your staff is friendly and helpful. I am very happy with Dr. Mateo. He listens to me, answers my questions in a manner I can understand, and makes suggestions that are very helpful. I am comfortable and trust my doctor. I would be happy to refer him to others. Thank you!
Dr. Mateo was wonderful. So thorough, so kind, so interested. I felt like he really cared about me. And I don't always feel that with providers. The only slight thing was it was a long wait in the office before I saw him, but he was worth it.
the nurse was very considerate and nice and the doctor made sure to explain the answers to my questions thoroughly
The best doctor I've ever had, I highly recommend him.
On time for appointment.. very efficient, knowledgeable, and courteous
Great Staff that truly cares for their patients
Trusdale has such great Doctors ,they take the time to listen to you're health. I allways recommend the Doctors there
Staff, doctor was timely, friendly, explained my situation and understood my needs.
I didn't have to wait very long, to be seen.The appointment with Dr. Mateo was straightforward and to the point. I am very satisfied with him as my pulmonologist.
you cannot improve a well run operation.
Great follow through making an appointment for a CT scan, blood test, breathing test and follow up appointment. The staff was polite and professional in all dealings.
Dr Mateo is the best DR I ever had the pleasure of dealing with, very knowledgeable, very caring
Dr. Mateo is an awesome doctor. He's helped me so much since I started coming to him. I recommend my daughter to him and she thinks he's awesome too!And when I rescheduled my next appointment with I believe her name was Bethany...was so sweet. Thank you for everything.
Dr. Mateo and staff are excellent and a real credit to Southcoast. I am glad to have them as part of my health team.
Dr. Mateo is a wonderful pulmonary doc. I feel blessed that he is one of my healthcare team. He listens to my challenges & doesn't judge (I do enough of that myself). The man is a very caring individual.
courteous, timely and pleasant staff. Dr.Mateo is straight forward and easy to understand, he takes the time to go over any health concerns and doesn't rush the appointment. I am very pleased with the care I receive.
The Doctor was fantastic. Very helpful and professional. I explained my situation and he knew what tests I needed to help solve the problem. He also informed my primary Doctor and my two heart Doctors on what was going on. He called me when we heading home with test results. He explained them and contacted Walgreens with a prescription. He amazed my wife and me. He has such a compassionate heart.
Communicate and very upfront
Dr Mateo is always on time and is prepared with my sleep records and is a good listener and communicates well.
Always a great experience at Dr Mataeo's office.
Dr Mateo is excellent. His staff are very helpful. Parking at their office is tight
The office staff is extremely courteous and extremely efficient. I found Dr. Mateo to be extraordinarily friendly, extremely punctual, and my appointment went right on time. He knew the relevant aspects of my history. He was extremely accommodating, and I feel he's one of the most professional and caring physicians that I have ever seen. The entire office deserves accolades for their excellent care.
Very very satisfied with Dr. Mateo