Dr. Rafael Lopez M.D.
Family Practitioner
351 N Sam Houston Blvd San Benito TX, 78586About
Dr. Rafael Lopez is a family practitioner practicing in San Benito, TX. Dr. Lopez specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Lopez possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1981
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1984
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Bronchitis
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Tonsillitis
- Scabies
- Stomach Flu
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