Overview
Walter Frontera is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years.
Dr. Frontera is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Spasticity, Brachial Plexopathy, and Stroke.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 151 peer reviewed articles.
Graduate Institution
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
Suite 200 Centro Comercial Reparto Metropolitano, Ave. Americo Miranda, Rio Piedras, PR 00921
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.
Ivelisse Sambolin-Jessurun is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Dr. Sambolin-Jessurun is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Lymphangiectasis, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, and Meige Disease.
Beatriz Del Valle Negron is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dr. Del Valle Negron is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.
Yanira Vazquez-Perez is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Naranjito, Puerto Rico. Dr. Vazquez-Perez is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Stenosis and Hemiplegia.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Walter R. Frontera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Walter R. Frontera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Walter R. Frontera by calling their office at 787-758-7910. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Walter R. Frontera a top-rated expert for Muscle Atrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Walter R. Frontera is classified as an Advanced expert for Muscle Atrophy, 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. Walter R. Frontera specialize in?
While Dr. Walter R. Frontera is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Muscle Atrophy, Spasticity, and Brachial Plexopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Walter R. Frontera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Walter R. Frontera has published 151 articles and abstracts on conditions like Muscle Atrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Walter R. Frontera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Walter R. Frontera accept my insurance?
Dr. Walter R. Frontera accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and First Medical Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 787-758-7910 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
- Muscle AtrophyDr. Frontera isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Atrophy.
- Experienced
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Frontera isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- SpasticityDr. Frontera isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- StrokeDr. Frontera isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.