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Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD
Family Medicine* Age 66
Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Benito, TX.
Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD

Family Medicine* Age 66
San Benito, TX
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Benito, TX.

About Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD

Dr. Lopez graduated from UNIVERSITY OF BURUNDI / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in San Benito, TX and has 41 years experience. Dr. Lopez currently practices at San Benito Medical Associates PLLC and is affiliated with Harlingen Medical Center and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company. Dr. Lopez has experience treating conditions like Urinary Incontinence among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Lopez's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lopez also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lopez accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Urinary Incontinence
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Cachexia
Urinary Incontinence
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Cachexia
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Obesity Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Chronic Care Management
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Joint Pain
Immunization Administration
Pharyngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Abdominal Pain
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Acute Laryngitis
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ADHD and-or ADD
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Adult Failure to Thrive
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
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Cellulitis
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COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Down Syndrome
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Dysphagia
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
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Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
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Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
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Heart Disease
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hip Pointer
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Hyperkalemia
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Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
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Lichen Simplex Chronicus
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Loss of Taste
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Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
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Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
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Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
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Onychomycosis
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Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
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Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
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Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
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Pubic Lice (Crabs)
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Strep Throat
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Symptomatic Menopause
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Tobacco Use Disorder
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Urinary Stones
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
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Cardiac Ultrasound
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Chlamydia Infection Screening
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Dementia Evaluation
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Diabetic Foot Exam
Dipstick Urinalysis
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Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
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Fetal Cardiac Screening
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Hepatitis A Screening
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HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
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Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Superior Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Advantage HMO
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
  • Choice POS
    Preferred PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 San Benito Medical Associates PLLC
    351 N Sam Houston Blvd, San Benito, TX 78586
  2. 2 Office
    1601 E Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526
  3. 3 Monzer H. Yazji MD & Associates PLLC
    502 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg, TX 78539

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May 22, 2026
HE IS ONE AWESOME AND AMAZING, CARING , BLESSED DOCTOR.....THANK YOU DOCTOR LOPEZ FOR YOUR SERVICE TO ALL OF US YOUR PATIENTS.....
— May 22, 2026
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Meet Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD is affiliated with Harlingen Medical Center and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF BURUNDI / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1985
Medical Education

Hospitals Where Dr. Rafael Lopez, MD Practices

  • Harlingen Medical Center

    5501 S Expressway 77, Harlingen, TX

  • VHS Harlingen Hospital Company

    2101 Pease St, Harlingen, TX

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