Overview
Frank Placencia is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Placencia is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Atresia of Small Intestine.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
6621 Fannin St Ste W6104, Houston, TX 77030
1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frank Placencia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank Placencia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank Placencia by calling their office at 832-826-1380. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frank Placencia a top-rated expert for Gastroschisis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank Placencia is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroschisis, 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. Frank Placencia specialize in?
While Dr. Frank Placencia is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastroschisis, Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Frank Placencia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Frank Placencia has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroschisis. You can view a list of Dr. Frank Placencia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Frank Placencia accept my insurance?
Dr. Frank Placencia accepts most major insurance plans, including Community Health Choice and Friday Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-826-1380 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
- GastroschisisDr. Placencia isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Experienced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Placencia isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant TypeDr. Placencia isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type.
- Cardiofaciocutaneous SyndromeDr. Placencia isExperienced. Learn about Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome.
- Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary HypoplasiaDr. Placencia isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia.
- Exocrine Pancreatic InsufficiencyDr. Placencia isExperienced. Learn about Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency.
- Infantile Pyloric StenosisDr. Placencia isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pyloric Stenosis.