Overview
Ralph Defronzo is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Defronzo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Lactic Acidosis, Diabetic Nephropathy, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 257 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. Dr. Defronzo is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- INDEMNITY
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- PPO
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- HMO
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Locations
7703 Floyd Curl Dr # 7977, San Antonio, TX 78229
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Defronzo 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. Ralph A. Defronzo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo by calling their office at 210-358-7500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo a top-rated expert for Gastric Bypass?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastric Bypass, 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. Ralph A. Defronzo specialize in?
While Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo has published 257 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastric Bypass. You can view a list of Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo accept my insurance?
Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 210-358-7500 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.
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- Advanced
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Lactic AcidosisDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Lactic Acidosis.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- PancreatectomyDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Wilson Disease.