Overview
Maria Franco is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Galveston, Texas.
Dr. Franco is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastroschisis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
400 Harborside Dr Ste 103, Galveston, TX 77550
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. Maria Franco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maria Franco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maria Franco by calling their office at 409-747-0534. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maria Franco a top-rated expert for Atresia of Small Intestine?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maria Franco is classified as an Advanced expert for Atresia of Small Intestine, 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. Maria Franco specialize in?
While Dr. Maria Franco is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastroschisis, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Maria Franco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Maria Franco has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atresia of Small Intestine. You can view a list of Dr. Maria Franco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Maria Franco accept my insurance?
Dr. Maria Franco accepts most major insurance plans, including Community Health and Community Health Choice. We recommend calling the office directly at 409-747-0534 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
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- GastroschisisDr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- Experienced
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Congenital SyphilisDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Syphilis.
- Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia
- Delayed GrowthDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.