Francisco X. Barrera, MD

Specialties: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Lipidology, and Obesity Medicine.
Degrees and Certifications: Fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellow Physician, University of Miami/Jackson Health System, Miami, FL; Residency in Internal Medicine, Ascension Saint Francis, Evanston, IL; Doctor of Medicine, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Managua, Nicaragua

Primary Location

HopeHealth Medical Plaza
360 North Irby St., Florence, SC 29501
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Phone: (843) 432-3716

Fax: (843) 407-9725

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About Dr. Barrera

Dr. Francisco X. Barrera is an endocrinologist providing care for patients at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza in Florence.

He completed his fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Miami/Jackson Health System in Miami, Florida. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Ascension Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL. He earned his MD degree from the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua in Managua, Nicaragua. Dr. Barrera is fluent in English and Spanish and is the recipient of the Harry Kurz, MD Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching by an Internal Medicine Resident. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Education

Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, University of Miami/Jackson Health System, Miami, FL

Residency, Internal Medicine, Ascension Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL

Medical School, National Autonomous University of Nicaragua, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Managua, Nicaragua

Associations

Obesity Medicine Association

National Lipid Association

Endocrine Society

Awards

Harry Kurz, MD Memorial Award for Excellence in Teaching by an Internal Medicine Residency

Francisco X. Barrera, MD