Rafael Gonzalez-Ayala, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Universidad Autonoma De Ciudad Juarez	Doctorate	MD	1993

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center	Internal Medicine	2005

Role	Organization	Time
Member	Clerkship Directors of Internal Medicine	Present
Member	American Medical Association	Present
Member	American College of Physicians	Present

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Review by Anonymous on November 12, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He is very professional and resp... ”

He is very professional and respectful.

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“He is very professional and resp...”

He is very professional and respectful.

Anonymous 11/12/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 05, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Explained everything for me to u... ”

Explained everything for me to understand very satisfied with Dr Gonzalez.

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“Explained everything for me to u...”

Explained everything for me to understand very satisfied with Dr Gonzalez.

Anonymous 11/05/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 10, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Good... ”

Good

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“Good...”

Good

Anonymous 10/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 12, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Mr. Rafael was thorough, kind, k... ”

Mr. Rafael was thorough, kind, knowledgeable, and quite mentally upbeat for the visit. He was a delight.

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“Mr. Rafael was thorough, kind, k...”

Mr. Rafael was thorough, kind, knowledgeable, and quite mentally upbeat for the visit. He was a delight.

Anonymous 09/12/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 27, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I like it because it takes the t... ”

I like it because it takes the time to explain the results very well and consent what we should do to improve our health!

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“I like it because it takes the t...”

I like it because it takes the time to explain the results very well and consent what we should do to improve our health!

Anonymous 08/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 08, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Answered questions clearly... ”

Answered questions clearly

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“Answered questions clearly...”

Answered questions clearly

Anonymous 11/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 25, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I am new to establishing Dr care... ”

I am new to establishing Dr care and he was very good for my 1st Visit he gave me good information and made me feel welcome

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“I am new to establishing Dr care...”

I am new to establishing Dr care and he was very good for my 1st Visit he gave me good information and made me feel welcome

Anonymous 10/25/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 25, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Answered all my questions... ”

Answered all my questions

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“Answered all my questions...”

Answered all my questions

Anonymous 09/25/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 29, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Excellent!... ”

Excellent!

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“Excellent!...”

Excellent!

Anonymous 08/29/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very attentive. Makes certain to... ”

Very attentive. Makes certain to clearly explain matters. Shows real concern for his patients.

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“Very attentive. Makes certain to...”

Very attentive. Makes certain to clearly explain matters. Shows real concern for his patients.

Anonymous 08/22/2025

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Tametra Jones, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Beth Scholz, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Ramie Byers, PA - Internal Medicine Physician, Physician Assistant

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Michael Mcneal, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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