Internal Medicine

Faculty & Staff

Faculty

Fatima Bello, MD, MPH: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine; Fatimah.Bello@utrgv.edu

Fatima Bello, MD, MPH

Fatima Bello, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Fatimah.Bello@utrgv.edu

Javier Cabello-Garza, MD: Clinical Associate Professor; (956) 296-1590; Javier.CabelloGarza@utrgv.edu

Javier Cabello-Garza, MD

Javier Cabello-Garza, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Javier.CabelloGarza@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1590

Jean Cabrera

Clinical Assistant Professor

Jean.Cabrera@utrgv.edu

Jean Cabrera

Jean Cabrera
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Jean.Cabrera@utrgv.edu

Jose Campo Maldonado, MD: Associate Professor of Internal Medicine; (956) 296-1572; Jose.CampoMaldonado@utrgv.edu

Jose Campo Maldonado, MD

Jose Campo Maldonado, MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Jose.CampoMaldonado@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1572

Brandon Cantazaro, MD: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine; (956) 362-3579; Brandon.Cantazaro@utrgv.edu

Brandon Cantazaro, MD

Brandon Cantazaro, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Office Number
Email: Brandon.Cantazaro@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 362-3579

Chelsea Chang, MD: Associate Professor of Internal Medicine; (956) 362-3579; Chelsea.Chang@utrgv.edu

Chelsea Chang, MD

Chelsea Chang, MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Chelsea.Chang@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 362-3579

Everardo Cobos, MD: Professor and Chair; Everardo.Cobos@utrgv.edu

Everardo Cobos, MD

Everardo Cobos, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Everardo.Cobos@utrgv.edu

Dr. Everardo Cobos, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine, Chair of the Department of Medicine at UTRGV School of Medicine, and Director of the Cancer Service Line at UTRGV.

Dr. Cobos previously served as Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Chair of Medicine at Kern Medical, Tenured Professor of Medicine and Director of the Hematology-Oncology Division, Dean of Oncology Programs at Texas Tech School of Medicine, and Director of University Medical Center Southwest Cancer Center in Lubbock Texas.

Dr. Cobos received his bachelor’s degree from University of Texas El Paso, his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his internship at Texas Tech El Paso, his Internal Medicine Residency and Hematology-Oncology Fellowship at Letterman Army Medical Center in San Francisco.

He practices both Hematology and Oncology and is a fellow in the American College of Physicians. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and American Federation for Medical Research. Dr. Cobos is an accomplished clinician-educator-researcher.

Dr. Cobos will work collaboratively with other UTRGV School of Medicine colleagues and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the establishment of the new UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center. The center received over $145 million dollars from the University of Texas System Board of regents for construction with an expected opening in 2025. Dr. Cobos and other cancer clinicians and researchers from the school of medicine will develop innovative clinical trials and provide state-of-the-art cancer care to help address an underserved healthcare need in the region. The department of medicine and cancer center facilities will also provide unprecedented education and research opportunities for our physicians and students.

Emilia Dulgheru, MD: Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine; Emilia.Dulgheru@utrgv.edu

Emilia Dulgheru, MD

Emilia Dulgheru, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Emilia.Dulgheru@utrgv.edu

Jorge Flores, MD: Clinical Assistant Professor; Jorge.Flores1@utrgv.edu

Jorge Flores, MD

Jorge Flores, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Jorge.Flores1@utrgv.edu

Alfredo Garcia, MD: Clinical Associate Professor; (956) 296-1590; Alfredo.Garcia@utrgv.edu

Alfredo Garcia, MD

Alfredo Garcia, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Alfredo.Garcia@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1590

Laura Garcia, MD: Associate Professor of Internal Medicine; (956) 296-1574; Laura.Garcia1@utrgv.edu

Laura Garcia, MD

Laura Garcia, MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Laura.Garcia1@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1574

Cesar Gutierrez, MD: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine; Cesar.Gutierrez@utrgv.edu

Cesar Gutierrez, MD

Cesar Gutierrez, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Cesar.Gutierrez@utrgv.edu

Daniela Hernandez, MD: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine; Daniela.Hernandez@utrgv.edu

Daniela Hernandez, MD

Daniela Hernandez, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136
Email: Daniela.Hernandez@utrgv.edu

Michelle Lopez, MD: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine; Michelle.Lopez@utrgv.edu

Michelle Lopez, MD

Michelle Lopez, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Michelle.Lopez@utrgv.edu

Dr. Michelle Lopez is a board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist and an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine. She is the Associate Program Director for UTRGV KMC IM residency program. She has over 6 years of experience and speaks both English and Spanish. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of common illnesses that require hospitalization, such as heart failure, pneumonia, stroke, as well as critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. She performs common bedside procedures such as paracentesis, thoracentesis, central lines, and point of care ultrasound.

Dr. Lopez has a special interest in patient safety, quality improvement, and point of care ultrasound (POCUS). She teaches a POCUS elective for residents and medical students and has led a POCUS workshop at TX ACP. Additionally, she leads a physician wellness course for medical students, and leads a Patient Safety Workshop for incoming residents during their GME orientation.

Dr. Lopez completed her undergraduate education at Texas A&M University and graduated medical school from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. She completed a residency in internal medicine at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

Pedro McDougal, MD: Clinical Associate Professor; (956) 296-1590; Pedro.Mcdougal@utrgv.edu

Pedro McDougal, MD

Pedro McDougal, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Pedro.Mcdougal@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1590

Roque Mifuji Lira

Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Roque.MifujiLira@utrgv.edu

Roque Mifuji Lira

Roque Mifuji Lira
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Roque.MifujiLira@utrgv.edu

Roque Mifuji, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He has over 4 years of experience and specializes in the diagnosis and management of diverse medical conditions in the inpatient setting. Dr. Mifuji currently serves as core faculty in the Knapp Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program. He speaks both English and Spanish.

Dr. Mifuji has a special interest in medical education. His passion for medical education led him to enroll and graduate from the UTRGV MedEd Teaching certificate program, class of 2023. He actively engages in the education of medical students as a facilitator in Problem-Based Learning modules. He also emphasizes on the importance of patient-centered compassionate care as well as effective communication with patients and family members.

Dr. Mifuji graduated from medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon. He served as chief resident and completed his Internal medicine residency training at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in Edinburg, Texas.

Charles Mild, MD: Clinical Professor; (956) 296-1590; Charles.Mild@utrgv.edu

Charles Mild, MD

Charles Mild, MD
Clinical Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Charles.Mild@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1590

Jason Phillips, MD: Clinical Associate Professor; Jason.Phillips@utrgv.edu

Jason Phillips, MD

Jason Phillips, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Jason.Phillips@utrgv.edu

Carlos Ramos, MD: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine; (956) 296-1611; Carlos.Ramos@utrgv.edu

Carlos Ramos, MD

Carlos Ramos, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Carlos.Ramos@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1611

Jairo Rodriguez, MD: Clinical Assistant Professor; Jairo.Rodriguez@utrgv.edu

Jairo Rodriguez, MD

Jairo Rodriguez, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Jairo.Rodriguez@utrgv.edu

Nabeel Sarhill, MD: Clinical Associate Professor; Nabeel.Sarhill@utrgv.edu

Nabeel Sarhill, MD

Nabeel Sarhill, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Nabeel.Sarhill@utrgv.edu

Muhammad Shamim, MD: Clinical Assistant Professor; (956) 296-1590; Muhammad.Shamin@utrgv.edu

Muhammad Shamim, MD

Muhammad Shamim, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Muhammad.Shamin@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1590

Garry Souffrant, MD: Associate Professor of Internal Medicine; (956) 296-1492; Garry.Souffrant@utrgv.edu

Garry Souffrant, MD

Garry Souffrant, MD
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 (Harlingen)
Email: Garry.Souffrant@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1492

Andres Suarez, MD: Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine; Andres.SuarezParraga@utrgv.edu

Andres Suarez, MD

Andres Suarez, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Andres.SuarezParraga@utrgv.edu

Dr. Andres Suarez Parraga is a board-certified Internal Medicine Specialist and an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine. He has over five years of experience and speaks English and Spanish. He specializes in diagnosing and managing outpatient medicine conditions like hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity, as well as inpatient medicine conditions like heart failure, sepsis, and COPD exacerbations.

Dr. Suarez Parraga is also particularly interested in Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, and Obesity Medicine. His clinical responsibilities include supervising third- and fourth-year medical students, interns, and senior residents in the inpatient rotation. Nonclinical duties include directing MS1 in Practice-Based Learning sessions, dictating lectures for MS3 bimonthly, and guiding MS4 in Critical Appraisal of Medical Literature elective. Additional functions include mentoring residents, supervising QI projects, and presenting didactics for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Suarez Parraga attended medical school at Universidad de Los Andes in Merida, Venezuela. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance in Edinburg, TX, on which he served as Chief Resident in his third year.

Aramide Tijani, MD: Assistant Professor; (956) 296-7710; Aramide.Tijani@utrgv.edu

Aramide Tijani, MD

Aramide Tijani, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: Aramide.Tijani@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-7710

Aramide Tijani, M.D., is an assistant professor of Internal Medicine at the UTRGV School of Medicine.

Dr. Tijani had his medical education at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria with residency training. He then practiced medicine at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels before relocating to the United States. He was part of the inaugural graduating class of the UTRGV-KMC IM program.

Dr. Tijani’s career goal is to practice inpatient medicine in an intellectually stimulating patient-centered facility in an underserved community while also engaging in teaching the next generation of physicians and engaging in research activities aimed at improving patient outcomes.

He is excited at the opportunity to continue as a faculty member at a program where he had the privilege to be in the first class and from where his dreams of being an outstanding internist/hospitalist are coming through.

In his spare time, Dr. Tijani enjoys spending time with his family, watching/playing soccer, and enjoying everything the Rio Grande Valley (which he now calls home) has to offer.

Staff

Carla Pearcy: Administrator; (956) 296-1468; Carla.Pearcy@utrgv.edu

Carla Pearcy

Carla Pearcy
Administrator
Department of Internal Medicine
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd. 2.136.06 Harlingen, TX. 78550
Email: Carla.Pearcy@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1468

Vanessa Raith: Assistant to the Clinical Chair; (956) 296-3254; Vanessa.Raith@utrgv.edu

Vanessa Raith

Vanessa Raith
Assistant to the Clinical Chair
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136 Harlingen, TX 78550
Email: Vanessa.Raith@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-3254

Faculty & Staff

Department Chair

Everardo Cobos, MD, FACP
Clinical Chair
Cancer Center Service Line Director
Department of Internal Medicine
EMEBL 3.142
Edinburg, TX 78539
Email: everardo.cobos@utrgv.edu

Contact

Vanessa Raith
Assistant to the Clinical Chair
Department of Internal Medicine
HCEBL 2.136
Harlingen, TX 78550
Email: Vanessa.Raith@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-3254

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Fatima Bello, MD, MPH

Javier Cabello-Garza, MD

Jean Cabrera

Jose Campo Maldonado, MD

Brandon Cantazaro, MD

Chelsea Chang, MD

Everardo Cobos, MD

Emilia Dulgheru, MD

Jorge Flores, MD

Alfredo Garcia, MD

Laura Garcia, MD

Cesar Gutierrez, MD

Daniela Hernandez, MD

Michelle Lopez, MD

Pedro McDougal, MD

Roque Mifuji Lira

Charles Mild, MD

Jason Phillips, MD

Carlos Ramos, MD

Jairo Rodriguez, MD

Nabeel Sarhill, MD

Muhammad Shamim, MD

Garry Souffrant, MD

Andres Suarez, MD

Aramide Tijani, MD

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