About
Dr. Rafael Huezo founded Mint Health Clinics Bakersfield to deliver highly personalized primary care to his community. He earned his medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in 2010. During medical school, he received a highly competitive National Health Services Corp scholarship that covered all four years of his training. That scholarship brought him to Kern County in 2013, where he built his career and planted roots.
Early in his career, colleagues recognized Dr. Huezo with a Rookie of the Year award. He later served as Chief Medical Officer for one of the largest nonprofit health organizations in California. His clinical interests span preventive medicine, chronic disease management, urgent care, and geriatrics. Outside medicine, he lives in Bakersfield with his wife, Dr. Margarita Huezo, and their two sons. He enjoys reading, music, and sports. Long before medical school, he was his high school's valedictorian, an Eagle Scout, and Drum Major for one of California's top-ranked marching bands.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California Riverside
Medical School
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine (2010)
Additional Training
National Health Services Corp scholarship recipient; served as Chief Medical Officer for a nationally recognized non-profit health organization
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Huezo right for?
Dr. Huezo works well with patients across all ages, from children needing school physicals to adults managing chronic conditions. He is a strong fit for patients dealing with hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol disorders, obesity, or hormone imbalances. Men seeking prostate monitoring, testosterone evaluation, or erectile dysfunction care will find focused expertise here. Older adults benefit from his training in geriatric medicine. Patients who value a long-term relationship with one physician, rather than rotating providers, tend to thrive under his care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Huezo focuses on preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and geriatrics. He treats hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, and hormone disorders. He also evaluates and treats erectile dysfunction and provides comprehensive men's health monitoring, including prostate and heart health. His scope extends to urgent care and minor procedures performed in the clinic.
Dr. Huezo completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California Riverside. He then earned his medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in 2010. A National Health Services Corp scholarship funded his four years of medical school. That scholarship placed him in Kern County in 2013, where he has practiced ever since.
Yes. Dr. Huezo served as Chief Medical Officer for one of California's largest nonprofit health organizations before founding Mint Health Clinics. Early in his career, he earned a Rookie of the Year recognition. He also led one of the largest health organizations on the UC Riverside campus as an undergraduate.
Yes. Dr. Huezo practices family medicine and sees patients across all life stages. He provides child exams, school and sports physicals, adult preventive care, chronic disease management, and geriatric care. Families can enroll multiple members under one practice.
Dr. Huezo treats prevention as the foundation of every patient relationship. He uses regular screenings, lab work, and lifestyle guidance to catch problems early. Rather than reacting to illness, he tracks health trends over time and intervenes before small issues grow. This long-term approach is central to how he practices medicine.
Yes. Dr. Huezo performs a range of minor procedures in the clinic setting. These include suturing lacerations, wart and cyst removal, skin biopsies, cryotherapy, abscess drainage, joint injections and aspirations, and ingrown nail removal. Handling these in the clinic saves patients time and reduces cost.
Yes. Dr. Huezo offers a medical weight loss program at Mint Health Clinics. The program includes a full health evaluation, lab workup, and personalized nutrition and activity guidance. He builds a realistic, sustainable plan tailored to each patient's goals and daily routine.
Dr. Huezo offers mental health support as part of his men's and general primary care services. This includes stress management counseling and guidance on behavioral health concerns. For cases requiring specialized psychiatric care, he coordinates referrals to preferred specialists.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026