Dr. Jose Barrera

As equal to Dr. Barrera’s love of medicine is his passion for his country. He immigrated to the United States as a young child with his mother. As his family struggled to learn English and build a new life, they never forgot the blessings of their new country. From a young age, Dr. Barrera wanted to give back to the country that had shaped and blessed his life so dramatically.

After graduating, he decided to pursue a military career, both as a way to serve his country and obtain his medical education. He enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving first as an enlisted member, then as a cadet, and finally as a medical officer and surgeon. Dr. Barrera has enjoyed a 30-year decorated career in the Air Force. He continues to serve as a reservist and professor with the Uniformed Services University. He is proud to be a citizen airman and a plastic surgeon at the Texas Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery.