Henry R Herrera Jr, MD

10/18/2025

What does diabetes have to do with the digestive tract? A lot.

10/18/2025

Hello everyone! Tonight I’ll be taking the stage at the 18th Annual Dancing with the Stars Gala to help raise funds for diabetes education and outreach right here in the RGV.

✨ No ticket needed — just your support!
Cost is $10 per 1 vote
📲 Cash App: $DiabetesRGVDA (note “For: Henry Herrera”)

Wish me luck, friends! 💙. Let’s bring home the trophy!

09/22/2025

This is amazing! Congratulations to our very own Ximena for being named the Boys and Girls Club of America’s National Youth of the Year!

Big things are happening right here in McAllen Texas, and the future is bright because of young people like Ximena!

Teen Recognized in Star-Studded Event with highest Club honor; Awarded a $50,000 scholarship, an All-Expense-Paid Kohl’s Shopping Experience and a Toyota...

08/27/2025

Join us on October 18th! DM me for info on a table ☺️

The Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association (RGVDA) is proud to announce its 18th Annual Gala, “Dancing with the Stars of Hidalgo County,” scheduled for October 18, 2025, at the Mission Events Center. This highly anticipated event brings together community leaders, local celebrities, and dedicated supporters to raise funds for diabetes prevention, education, and early detection programs tailored specifically for Valley residents.
This year’s Gala will feature a star-studded lineup of Celebrity Dancers, including Iliana Villalobos, Laura Disque, Zeke Moya, Thelma Tamez, Sandy Torres, Abraham Garcia, Benny Lopez, PA-C, Claudia Lopez, Rebecca Trevino DDS, Dr. Juan Serrato, Praveen Vijhani, Grecia Padilla, Moises Segovia, Dr. Daniel Contreras, Regina Reggie” Richardson and Dr. Monzer Yaji.
Spotlight on Dr. Henry Hererra.
Henry Herrera is a Rio Grande Valley native, raised in McAllen, Texas. He graduated from McAllen High School in 2002 and attended the University of Texas Pan-American (UTRGV), graduating with his Bachelor’s in Pre-med Biology in 2006. He attended UT Southwestern Medical School and graduated in 2010 and completed his Gastroenterology fellowship in 2016. He currently practices at DHR Health and serves as the Department Chair and is a member of the DHR Health Governing Board of Directors. He also serves as Clinical Research Director for DHR Health Institute for Research and Development. Henry devotes time to the community by serving on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of McAllen and the McAllen Education Foundation.
The success of this event is made possible through generous sponsorships from local businesses and organizations, including HEB, RGV Vein and Vascular Institute, High Point Home Health, Rio Grande Regional Hospital/Valley Regional Hospital, PAD Specialists, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Vida Careers, IBC, Rio Grande Steel, Prime Health Mission, Knapp and Harlingen Medical Centers, Tijerina Law, Prominence, Natasha Martinez Law, NBC 23/CBS 4 and the Monitor.
RGVDA is a local, independent, non-profit organization dedicated to preventing diabetes and its complications through educational programs, early detection, and raising awareness within Hidalgo County. Funds raised from this event will directly support programs tailored to the needs of our community, ensuring that residents receive the resources they need for healthier lives.
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact the RGVDA office at (956) 318-1900 or visit our website.
Join us on October 18, 2025, for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and community support — together, we can make a difference in the fight against diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley.

08/18/2025

Happy Sunday! On October 18th, 2025, the Rio Grande Valley Diabetes Association will host its 18th annual gala, Dancing With The Stars Of Hidalgo County.” I’m excited to be participating as one of this year’s dancers! Thanks to my dance instructor Emily for showing me the ropes!

If anyone is interested in purchasing a table for the gala, they are $1750 for a table of 10. Proceeds go towards funding for diabetes prevention, education, and early detection programs tailored specifically for valley residents. DM me if interested, thanks!

06/20/2025

Thank you KRGV for allowing me to share my wife’s story. Become a registered organ donor, you can save a life just like Rosie did ❤️

An Edinburg doctor said he is still coming to terms with his wife’s passing. “It's kinda hard to put into words, to have somebody you know… taken away from you from one day to the next,

05/15/2025

Happy 12th birthday to my Cami! You’re brilliant, beautiful and one of the funniest human beings I know. Every day is brighter and filled with pure joy because of you. I’m so blessed to be able to continue to watch you grow and I look forward to all the dances, cheerleading, volleyball, track, and whatever else your sweet little heart desires. Thank you for being you, wishing you the BEST birthday today and many more to come! I love you!

05/11/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful wife. The girls were blessed with your love for just a short period, but it was enough love to last them a lifetime. Thank you for loving them unconditionally and setting them up for success personally, emotionally, spiritually and professionally. Today we’ll remember you for all the wonderful things you were and for all you provided for them. We miss you and we love you ❤️

05/09/2025

Thank you DHR Health for being selected as a member of this group. The best is yet to come 💪🏽.

Big news coming soon regarding research opportunities for the people of the Rio Grande Valley 🙂

04/29/2025

Happy 14th birthday to my Bianca! I love you so much, wishing you a beautiful day today. I pray that you continue to find laughter, love and happiness in your life 🙂

04/10/2025

Proud to be part of the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen Board Of Directors. This organization is doing great things for the youth of McAllen!

03/26/2025

Warning! Graphic content. Large upper GI bleed.