Overview
Ralph Defronzo is a Nephrologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Defronzo is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Obesity, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 271 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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 Defronzo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Defronzo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph 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 Defronzo a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph Defronzo is classified as an Elite expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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 Defronzo specialize in?
While Dr. Ralph Defronzo is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Ralph Defronzo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ralph Defronzo has published 271 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Ralph 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 Defronzo accept my insurance?
Dr. Ralph 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Defronzo isElite. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Distinguished
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Defronzo isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- ObesityDr. Defronzo isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.
- Diabetic KetoacidosisDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
- Gastric BypassDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Low Blood SugarDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- MelasmaDr. Defronzo isAdvanced. Learn about Melasma.
- Experienced
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- PancreatectomyDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatectomy.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Defronzo isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.