Expertise in
12
conditions

Dr. Rene Franco

Pulmonary Medicine
Bayside Pulmonology
3302 S Alameda St, 
Corpus Christi, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
12
conditions
Bayside Pulmonology
3302 S Alameda St, 
Corpus Christi, TX 

Overview

Rene Franco is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Dr. Franco is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Lung Metastases, Gastrostomy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Franco is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in AZ

Hospital Affiliations

Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville
Christus Spohn Hospital Alice
Corpus Christi Medical Center,the
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
HMO Partners
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Bayside Pulmonology
3302 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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.

4 Total Publications

Implications of Lung Compliance Phenotypes in COVID-19-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
Implications of Lung Compliance Phenotypes in COVID-19-Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
Journal: Cureus
Published: March 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rene Franco

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 4 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 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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