Roque M. Mifuji, MD

Biography

As a board-certified internist with an additional certification in obesity medicine, Dr. Mifuji specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic conditions in adult patients. Dr. Mifuji is fluent in both English and Spanish and is deeply committed to improving health equity and strengthening medical education in the region’s predominantly Hispanic and underserved communities. Dr. Mifuji earned his Doctor of Medicine degree and Master of Science in Immunology from the Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico. He later completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, DHR Health program in Edinburg, Texas, where he also served as chief resident. Prior to joining DHR Health, Dr. Mifuji served as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the UTRGV School of Medicine and helped develop lectures on chronic disease, point-of-care ultrasound, and communication skills. He also worked on several public health initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities through improved access and culturally tailored education, a testament to his dedication to improving long-term health outcomes for the RGV.