Overview
Francis Tacka is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Tacka is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Pneumonia.
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Locations
3148 Matlock Rd Ste 505, Arlington, TX 76015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francis Tacka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Tacka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis Tacka by calling their office at 972-988-0844. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francis Tacka a top-rated expert for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis Tacka is classified as an Advanced expert for Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, 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. Francis Tacka specialize in?
While Dr. Francis Tacka is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion, Lung Metastases, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Francis Tacka accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis Tacka accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-988-0844 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Lung MetastasesDr. Tacka isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Tacka isAdvanced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AsthmaDr. Tacka isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Tacka isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Tacka isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- BronchiectasisDr. Tacka isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.
- BullaeDr. Tacka isExperienced. Learn about Bullae.

