Biography

Kristel Fernandez-Lopez, MD, is an internal medicine specialist. She believes providers and patients should collaborate to prevent or manage medical conditions. She considers her patients’ values and goals as they discuss the options for care.

Dr. Fernandez-Lopez always knew that her life goals were to practice medicine and help patients improve their health. Being a primary care physician allows her to foster a connection with patients and get to know them well. She values the close patient-doctor relationship and how it aids in building community. Every morning, she is eager to talk to her patients, hear about their families and give them a warm, welcoming experience.

Dr. Fernandez-Lopez studied internal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch and received a medical degree from La Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas in Mexico. She did her Internal Medicine and Community Medicine residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, hiking and ballet.

Locations

WellMed at Central Park
Call location1-956-406-6285
Get directions 509 S Expressway 83 Ste B2
Harlingen,  TX 78550
Fax number1-956-406-6300
Office Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Education and credentials

Residency
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Medical school
La Universidad Autonoma De Tamaulipas

Accepted insurances

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Clinician numbers for agent use only.
Wellcare (1982272589)

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    April 01, 2026

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    3 out of 5 patient rating

    Pleasant to talk to.

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    January 22, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Know how to treat someone and helps out

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    January 17, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She is very thorough in explaining everything to you

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    November 26, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Yes

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    November 25, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Sat and talked to me about what’s going on with my condition

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    October 08, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr very attentive to your questions and answering them.

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    October 01, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because she listens to the patient.

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    August 28, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Una extraordinaria profesional,en toda la extensión de la palabra, con excelente vocacion de servicio.

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    August 25, 2025

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    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Listens to patients concerns

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    August 14, 2025

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    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Fernandez-Lopez was very kind and caring. She answered my concerns and explained how I could help myself on making me better.

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    August 15, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very caring dr. Very experienced and explained my results to my knowledge. Referred me to specialist and she was overall a great Dr.

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    July 21, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very kind and knowledgeable

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    April 02, 2025

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    3.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Information clearly states

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    April 13, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I like her

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    April 08, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I really like Dr. Fernandez, she cares for her patients, and does the best she can to help them.

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    April 12, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    She very thoral explains in details for me to understand what she is talking about need more MD like here she makes you feel comfortable and listen to me love it