Dr. Barrera attended The University of Texas at Austin and Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He received the Degree of Doctor of Osteopathy on May 19, 1979. He is currently in private practice in central Austin caring for infants, children and adolescents. He is also a Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor at Texas A&M Health Science Center, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Southwestern Medical School, North Texas State Health Science Center, and The University of Texas School of Nursing. He is an avid swimmer and indulges in Yoga. He is happily married, has three beautiful daughters and five wonderful grandchildren.