Brian Furukawa
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

Overview

Brian Furukawa is an Intensive Care Medicine specialist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Temple, Texas. Dr. Furukawa is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Bronchiectasis, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education - Army - 2009

Residency

Internal Medicine, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education - Army - 2009

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

Pulmonary Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Pulmonary Critical Care, Medical University of South Carolina - 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble Falls
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Buda
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)
Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Austin
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

Comparison of Two- Versus Three-antibiotic Therapy for Pulmonary Mycobacterium Avium Complex Disease
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Temple, TX 
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Furukawa

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Furukawa?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Furukawa by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Brian Furukawa a top-rated expert for Lung Nodules?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Furukawa is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung Nodules, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Brian Furukawa specialize in?

While Dr. Brian Furukawa is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, and Bronchiectasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Brian Furukawa participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Brian Furukawa has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Nodules. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Furukawa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Brian Furukawa accept my insurance?

Dr. Brian Furukawa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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