Overview
Rene Franco is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Franco is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Franco is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
3302 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
1500 E Houston St, Beeville, TX 78102
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. Rene Franco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rene Franco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rene Franco by calling their office at 361-885-7722. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rene Franco a top-rated expert for Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rene Franco is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pneumonia, 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. Rene Franco specialize in?
While Dr. Rene Franco is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Lung Metastases. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Rene Franco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rene Franco has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Rene Franco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rene Franco accept my insurance?
Dr. Rene Franco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 361-885-7722 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
- PneumoniaDr. Franco isDistinguished. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Advanced
- Acute Interstitial PneumoniaDr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Interstitial Pneumonia.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Interstitial Lung DiseaseDr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Lung Disease.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AsthmaDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- BronchiectasisDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Bronchiectasis.