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Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD

Nephrology* Age 37
Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD
4.2 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD

Nephrology* Age 37
Mcallen, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD is a Nephrologist in Mcallen, TX.

About

Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD is a Nephrologist in Mcallen, TX. They graduated from Pontifical Catholic University Of Ecuador and completed a residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Knapp Medical Center and South Texas Health System Edinburg. Dr. Ponce Herrera has experience treating conditions like Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ponce Herrera received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ponce Herrera also speaks Spanish. Dr. Ponce Herrera is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Infection
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Dehydration
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Rhabdomyolysis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Fever
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Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Nephrotic Syndrome
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pericardial Disease
Pharyngitis
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Pyonephrosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Renal Osteodystrophy
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Small Kidney
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Vasculitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
Venous Compression
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Peritoneal Dialysis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Superior Health Plan
  • BestChoice PPO
    Blue Essentials HMO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 William Restrepo MD PA
    409 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 682-1508
  2. 2 Texas Medical Rehab. P. A.
    404 Lindberg Ave, Mcallen, TX 78501
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ponce Herrera
4.2
Based on 6 Reviews
5 Stars (4)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jun 17, 2023
Very Good Doctor listens to all our needs and concerns.
Tracy Garcia — Jun 17, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Pontifical Catholic University Of Ecuador
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St. Joseph's Medical Center
    2017
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    2019
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ponce Herrera's profile.

Dr. Ponce Herrera frequently treats the following conditions: Nephritis and Nephropathy, Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD is affiliated with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Knapp Medical Center and South Texas Health System Edinburg.

Yes, Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Doctors Hospital at Renaissance

    5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX

  • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

    101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen, TX

  • Knapp Medical Center

    1401 E 8th St, Weslaco, TX

  • South Texas Health System Edinburg

    1102 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX