About
Dr. Max Peralta earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994. He then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, earning recognition as an Outstanding Student in both Family Medicine and Neuropsychiatry. His internship and residency in Family Medicine followed at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in El Paso. The residency program named him Outstanding Resident in Family Medicine.
Dr. Peralta holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He has served El Paso patients for more than 20 years. Texas Monthly placed him on its Super Doctors List every year from 2005 through 2021. Since 2018, he has served as Vice President of the Del Norte Accountable Care Organization. He belongs to the American Academy of Family Physicians, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Peralta is fluent in English and Spanish. He focuses on chronic disease management, whole-person care, and the role of nutrition and mental health in long-term wellness.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts, Biology, 1994
Medical School
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, Lubbock — Doctorate of Medicine, 1998
Residency
Family Medicine, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, El Paso, 1999-2001
Additional Training
Internship: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, 1998-1999
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Peralta right for?
Dr. Peralta is a strong fit for adults seeking a primary care physician who treats the whole person. Patients managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his proactive approach. He works well with patients who want a physician involved in every aspect of their care, from specialist referrals to after-hours concerns. Spanish-speaking patients will find a comfortable, fully bilingual experience in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peralta focuses on chronic disease management, including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and anemia. He also addresses nutrition, exercise, and mental health as part of each patient's overall care plan. His goal is to treat the whole person, not just individual diagnoses.
Yes. Dr. Peralta holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He completed both his internship and his Family Medicine residency at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in El Paso.
Dr. Peralta earned his medical degree from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Lubbock in 1998. The program recognized him as an Outstanding Student in Family Medicine and in Neuropsychiatry. He then completed his internship and residency in El Paso, where the program named him Outstanding Resident in Family Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Peralta conducts appointments in both English and Spanish. Patients comfortable communicating in either language will find fully bilingual care in his El Paso practice.
Dr. Peralta has served the El Paso community for more than 20 years. He maintains hospital privileges at the Providence Sierra and Memorial campuses throughout his career in the area.
Dr. Peralta focuses on treating the person rather than an isolated disease. He emphasizes nutrition, exercise, and mental health alongside clinical treatment. He values collaboration, compassion, and staying involved in all aspects of a patient's care, including specialist coordination.
Yes. Texas Monthly included Dr. Peralta on its Super Doctors List every year from 2005 through 2021. He also serves as Vice President of the Del Norte Accountable Care Organization, a role he has held since 2018.
Dr. Peralta holds privileges at two El Paso hospitals: the Providence Sierra campus and Providence Memorial Hospital. These affiliations allow him to stay connected to his patients' care when hospital-level services are needed.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026