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Dr. Alex Blanco, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Dr. Alex Blanco, MD
3.6 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Alex Blanco, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Laredo, TX.
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Dr. Alex Blanco, MD

Family Medicine* Age 54
Laredo, TX
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alex Blanco, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Laredo, TX.

About

Dr. Blanco graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School in 1998 and completed a residency at University Tx Med Branch Gavelston.Dr. Alex Blanco, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Laredo, TX and has 26 years experience. Dr. Blanco currently practices at Laredo Premier Healthcare and are affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Laredo and Laredo Medical Center. Dr. Blanco has experience treating conditions like Fever, Pharyngitis and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Blanco received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. Blanco's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Blanco is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fever
Pharyngitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Fever
Pharyngitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Fever
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Pharyngitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Foot Infection
Ingrown Nail
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Strep Throat
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin B Deficiency
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acne
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Tonsillitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Administrative Physical
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anosmia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Common Cold
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis Due to Detergents
Elbow Sprain
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Warts
Gonorrhea Infections
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Sprain
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Impetigo
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Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Knee Sprain
Lactose Intolerance
Laryngitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Muscle Strain
Neurogenic Bladder
Newborn Jaundice
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phimosis
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Fasciitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Prostatitis
Proteinuria
Purpura
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swine Flu
Symptomatic Menopause
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Chronic Care Management
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Choice
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    7215 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 523-8900
  2. 2 Laredo Premier Healthcare 7215 McPherson
    7215 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX 78041
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    Monday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3 Laredo Premier Healthcare 6801 McPherson
    6801 McPherson Rd Ste 109, Laredo, TX 78041
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 728-0323
    Monday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 14:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Blanco
3.6
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Nov 27, 2019
I have been going to Dr. Blanco's office for quite a while, and he have always been a great doctor who have always tried to give me the right medication to my illnesses.
Dr.Alex Blanco — Nov 27, 2019
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Tx Med Branch Gavelston
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alex Blanco, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Blanco's profile.

Dr. Blanco frequently treats the following conditions: Fever, Pharyngitis and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alex Blanco, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital of Laredo and Laredo Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alex Blanco, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Doctors Hospital of Laredo

    10700 McPherson Rd, Laredo, TX

  • Laredo Medical Center

    1700 E Saunders St, Laredo, TX