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Alejandro Barrera, MDverified

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Specialties
Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ob-Gyn, Internal Medicine, Obstetrician-Gynecologist
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With over 20 years of dedicated experience in obstetrics and internal medicine, this compassionate provider offers exceptional care in a warm and supp...
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Experience:
20+ years
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Sex:
Male
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Languages Spoken:
English, 
Spanish
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Location
Brownsville, TX
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Common Treatments:
Menopause
Vaginal Infection
Ovarian Cyst
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UM, 
SSMI, 
UTHSC-SA
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NPI/License number:
1750527156
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Hospital Affiliations:
Valley Baptist Medical Center-brownsville
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AZ Awards:
39
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Common Treatments:
Menopause
Vaginal Infection
Ovarian Cyst
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Institutes Attended:
UM, 
SSMI, 
UTHSC-SA
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Certificates:
MD, 
Intern, 
Res
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NPI/License number:
1750527156
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Hospital Affiliations:
Valley Baptist Medical Center-brownsville
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AZ Awards:
39
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Last updated on: 11/12/2025
specOverviewGenerated by AZ
Dr. Alejandro Barrera is a highly respected and experienced physician specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Internal Medicine, serving the Harlingen and Brownsville, Texas communities. With over 20 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Barrera is renowned for his compassionate and patient-centered approach, ensuring each individual feels understood and well-cared for. He is affiliated with leading medical institutions including Valley Baptist Medical Center and Harlingen Medical Center. Dr....
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RGV Women's Health Center
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2230 Haine Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Phone:

(956) 425-4901
Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville
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Address:

5700 N Expressway Ste 307, Brownsville, TX 78526
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Phone:

(956) 350-4645
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Fax:

(956) 350-4694

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Alejandro Barrera specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology, General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ob-Gyn, Internal Medicine, and is an Obstetrician-Gynecologist.

Alejandro Barrera completed residencies at Loma Linda University and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Alejandro Barrera attended Universidad de Montemorelos Escuela de Medicina.

Yes, Alejandro Barrera is accepting new patients.

Alejandro Barrera treats menopause, vaginal infections, ovarian cysts, annual pap smears, birth control, urinary tract infections, pregnancy follow-ups, sexually transmitted infections, high blood pressure, and endometriosis, among other conditions.

Alejandro Barrera accepts Aetna, Ambetter, American Republic Insurance Company, Anthem, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, and many more.

Alejandro Barrera speaks English and Spanish.

Alejandro Barrera's RGV Women's Health Center is located at 2230 Haine Dr, Harlingen, TX 78550.

RGV Women's Health Center, where Alejandro Barrera practices, is open Monday through Friday from 08:30 to 17:30. The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Alejandro Barrera is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville, Harlingen Medical Center, Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen, and VHS Harlingen Hospital Company.

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  • • Dr. Barrera is very compassionate and knowledgeable, providing excellent care to patients.
  • • Patients feel understood and well cared for during their visits.
  • • The doctor and his staff maintain a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
  • • Many reviews express satisfaction with the doctor's attention during their appointments.
  • • Dr. Barrera is highly recommended for his professionalism and care.
  • • Patients reported feeling safe and supported during their pregnancies.
  • • The doctor is praised for his thoroughness and willingness to answer questions.
  • • Overall positive experiences were shared about the delivery process.
  • • His ability to make patients comfortable is frequently mentioned.
  • • Many appreciate the friendly environment created by the staff.
    No neutral feedback were found
  • • Several patients reported long wait times before appointments.
  • • Criticism emerged regarding perceived rudeness among the front office staff.
  • • Some patients had experiences where they felt the doctor was unresponsive or scatterbrained.
  • • Negative experiences included feeling rushed during appointments.
  • • Instances were noted where patients felt they were not treated with care during stressful situations.
  • • Some mothers felt their delivery was not handled with enough professionalism by Dr. Barrera.
  • • Frustration emerged around the lack of communication about delays or issues during appointments.
  • • A few reviews mentioned feeling traumatized by their experiences with the doctor.
  • • Patients expressed dissatisfaction with lack of followup or lack of personalized attention.
  • • Some reviews highlighted frustrations with organizational issues in the office.
Specialties icon
Specialties:
Obstetrics & Gynecology
General Obstetrics & Gynecology
Ob-Gyn
Internal Medicine
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
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Common Treatments:
Menopause
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NPI/License number:
1750527156
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Experience:
20+ years
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Languages Spoken:
English, 
Spanish
Hospital Affiliations icon
Hospital Affiliations:
Valley Baptist Medical Center-brownsville
Harlingen Medical Center
Valley Baptist Medical Center-harlingen
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company
Education IconEducation & Certifications:
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Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium2016
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Residency in Internal Medicine
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio2010
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Medical Degree
Universidad De Montemorelos Escuela De Medicina2003
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Internship
Social Security Mexican Institute
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specPublicationsSummarized by AZ
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Human genome-wide measurement of drug-responsive regulatory activity.
By Graham D Johnson + 8 more
Nat Commun. 2018 Dec 21; 9:5317
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Mediator Kinase Inhibition Impedes Transcriptional Plasticity and Prevents Resistance to ERK/MAPK-Targeted Therapy in KRAS-Mutant Cancers.
By Kris Wood + 17 more
Res Sq. 2023 Nov 2;:rs.3.rs-3511242
No summary available for this publication.
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Characterization and bioinformatic filtering of ambient gRNAs in single-cell CRISPR screens using CLEANSER.
By Siyan Liu + 10 more
bioRxiv. 2024 Sep 4;:2024.09.04.611293
No summary available for this publication.
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AP-1 subunits converge promiscuously at enhancers to potentiate transcription.
By Jungkyun Seo + 6 more
Genome Res. 2021 Apr; 31(4):538-550
No summary available for this publication.
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