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Francisco Fernandez, MD, Psychiatry, Brownsville, TX

FranciscoFernandezMD

Psychiatry • Brownsville, TX

Neuropsychiatry, Psychopharmacology, HIV/AIDS Focused

Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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  • Office

    191 E Price Rd
    Brownsville, TX 78521
    Phone+1 956-548-7400
    Fax+1 956-621-3689

Summary

  • Dr. Francisco Fernandez is a psychiatrist in Brownsville, TX. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice 38 years. In 2014 he became Founding Dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine. Presently, he is a clinical psychiatrist at the Brownsville Community Health Center specializing in psychopharmacology. He is also bilingual and speaks fluent English and Spanish.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital
    Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean HospitalResidency, Psychiatry, 1979 - 1984
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1997 - 2005
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Service in Psychiatry American College of Psychiatrists, 2020
  • Physician of the Year National Hispanic Medical Association, 2015
  • Bowis Award American College of Psychiatrists, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Public Charge & COVID-19: 'Perfect Storm' for the Undocumented
    Public Charge & COVID-19: 'Perfect Storm' for the UndocumentedApril 23rd, 2020
  • In Pictures: Palms Behavioral Comes to Harlingen
    In Pictures: Palms Behavioral Comes to HarlingenAugust 5th, 2016
  • UT-Rio Grande Valley Medical School Dean to Step Down
    UT-Rio Grande Valley Medical School Dean to Step DownJune 29th, 2016
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Committees

  • American College of Psychiatrists, Diversity, Respectful Inclusion and Equity 2020 - Present
  • National Hispanic Medical Association, Executive Board 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • National Hispanic Medical Association
    Member
  • American College of Psychiatrists
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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