Overview
Gerardo Chica is a Nephrologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Chica is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Acute Kidney Failure, and Low Sodium Level.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2391 NE Loop 410 Ste 405, San Antonio, TX 78217
7114 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, TX 78216
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Chica has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Gerardo Chica
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gerardo Chica?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gerardo Chica by calling their office at 210-654-7326. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gerardo Chica a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gerardo Chica is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, 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. Gerardo Chica specialize in?
While Dr. Gerardo Chica is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Acute Kidney Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Gerardo Chica participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gerardo Chica has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Gerardo Chica's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gerardo Chica accept my insurance?
Dr. Gerardo Chica accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 210-654-7326 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
- Distinguished
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Chica isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Chica isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Chica isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Advanced
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Chica isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Chica isAdvanced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Chica isAdvanced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Chica isAdvanced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Chica isAdvanced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Chica isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Chica isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- BoilsDr. Chica isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- CarbuncleDr. Chica isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Chica isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Diabetes Insipidus (DI)Dr. Chica isExperienced. Learn about Diabetes Insipidus (DI).