About
Dr. Patricia Lopez Po earned her Doctorate of Medicine from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez in 1986. She then completed her internship and residency training in Family Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso. Her program selected her as Resident of the Year in both 1996 and 1998. She holds dual credentials as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and the American Academy of Family Physicians. She also holds membership in the American Academy of Pain Management and the Texas Pain Society.
Dr. Lopez Po has served the El Paso community for more than 25 years. Her clinical interests include women's health, preventive care, travel medicine, and mind-body medicine. She rejects one-size-fits-all protocols in favor of individualized wellness planning. Her goal is to help patients reduce medications, avoid unnecessary ER visits, and build lasting health. She speaks English and Spanish fluently. Outside medicine, she enjoys world travel, yoga, and mind-body practices.
Education & Training
Medical School
Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico — Doctorate of Medicine 1986
Residency
Family Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX (1996-1998); Resident of the Year 1996 and 1998
Additional Training
Internship, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Family Medicine Program, El Paso, TX (1995-1996)
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Who is Dr. Lopez Po right for?
Dr. Lopez Po is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship built on prevention and personalized planning. Patients managing chronic conditions who want to reduce medications will find her approach well-suited to their goals. She has particular depth in women's health, making her an excellent choice for women seeking thorough, individualized care. Patients who travel frequently benefit from her travel medicine expertise. Spanish-speaking patients can communicate with her and her staff entirely in their preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lopez Po focuses on family medicine, preventive care, and women's health. She also has clinical expertise in travel medicine and mind-body medicine. She treats patients across a wide range of primary care needs and works with local specialists when additional care is necessary.
Dr. Lopez Po builds individualized wellness plans for each patient. Her goal is to help patients reduce the number of medications they take and avoid preventable ER visits. She rejects standardized protocols and instead tailors her approach to each patient's specific needs and health history.
Yes. Dr. Lopez Po holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. She also holds credentials as a Diplomate of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Lopez Po earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez in Mexico in 1986. She completed both her internship and Family Medicine residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, finishing in 1998. Her residency program selected her as Resident of the Year in 1996 and again in 1998.
Yes. Dr. Lopez Po serves as an attending physician with Hospitals of Providence in El Paso. That role allows her to advocate directly for her patients if they ever need hospital care.
Yes. Dr. Lopez Po and her staff speak both English and Spanish fluently. Patients can communicate in either language during appointments and office interactions.
Dr. Lopez Po has particular interest in women's health, preventive care, travel medicine, and mind-body medicine. She also holds membership in the American Academy of Pain Management and the Texas Pain Society, reflecting her engagement with pain-related care.
Dr. Lopez Po has practiced medicine in the El Paso community for more than 25 years. She completed her residency training at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso and has based her career in the region since then.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026