Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD

Dr. Rafael Lopez is a family medicine physician with a secondary specialty in psychiatry who brings over four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Sheppard. With 42 years in medicine, Dr. Lopez has developed expertise across both primary care and mental health services. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lopez maintains affiliations with several prominent healthcare facilities including Harlingen Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center Harlingen, and DHR Health Edinburg in Texas. He focuses on managing common health conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure. His practice includes physical therapy services and strength training programs to help patients maintain their health. Patients have given Dr. Lopez an average rating of 4.3 out …of 5, reflecting their confidence in his comprehensive approach to healthcare.