Dr. Rafael A. Mimbela M.D., Neurologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Rafael A. Mimbela M.D.

Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine

2/5(49)
4770 North Expressway 83 Suite 102 Brownsville Texas, 78526
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About

Rafael A. Mimbela, MD, has a private practice in Brownsville, Texas.  Dr. Mimbela specializes in pediatric neurology, or dealing with brain injuries of children.  Educated in Mexico, he then came to Dallas for a fellowship in pediatric neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His subspecialty is children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.  These disorders may include autism, Down's Syndrome, and other metabolic or trauma-based disorders.  Board eligible for pediatrics and neurology, Dr. Mimbela is on staff at a number of hospitals in the Dallas area. 

Education and Training

University of Monteray

Board Certification

Board Eligible- Pediatrics

Neurology

Provider Details

Male Spanish 35 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pediatric Neurology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local public speaking -

Awards

  • Best Student of Mexico, 1989   
  • AHA Robins Award for Academic Excellence, 1988   
  • Academic Achievement Award, 1989   
  • Honorable Mention High Honors, 1990   
  • Chief Resident in Pediatric Neurology Fellowship, 1996-1997   

Internships

  • Children's Hospital of Austin

Fellowships

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Neurology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, Texas Medical Society

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His Patience and Knowledge

Hobbies / Sports

  • Fishing, Soccer

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Child Neurology

Dr. Rafael A. Mimbela M.D.'s Practice location

4770 North Expressway 83 Suite 102 -
Brownsville, Texas 78526
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Practice At 425 E Los Ebanos Blvd Suite 104

425 E Los Ebanos Blvd Suite 104 -
Brownsville, TX 78520
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Dr. Rafael A. Mimbela M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 49 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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