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Dr. Fred Poordad, MD

Hepatology* Age 60
Dr. Fred Poordad, MD
3.6 (18 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Fred Poordad, MD is a Hepatologist in San Antonio, TX.
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Dr. Fred Poordad, MD

Hepatology* Age 60
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Fred Poordad, MD is a Hepatologist in San Antonio, TX.

About

Dr. Poordad graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Fred Poordad, MD is a Hepatologist in San Antonio, TX and has 34 years experience. Dr. Poordad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University Hospital. At present, Dr. Poordad received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Poordad's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Poordad also speaks Arabic. Dr. Poordad is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Hepatitis C
Ascites
Liver Biopsy
Hepatitis C
Ascites
Liver Biopsy
Hepatitis C
Ascites
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Liver Biopsy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Liver Damage
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anemia
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Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Fatty Liver Disease
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Coma
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Liver Test
Liver Transplant
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Optima Health
  • GEHA
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Open Access Plus
  • Humana
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    607 Camden St Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78215
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 253-3426
  2. 2 University Health Transplant-Austin Clinic
    7940 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 205, Austin, TX 78757
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 454-8378
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Office
    4751 Hamilton Wolfe Rd Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 233-7126
  4. 4 University Health
    4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 567-5777

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poordad
3.6
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (6)

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Mar 22, 2018
Most professional Kept trying until they got me well, could of been much different. Im not easily impressed but this Dr and his crew (Angie Coste) are #1. I was LUCKY to meet him.
Train in Austin — Mar 22, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hepatology
Transplant Hepatology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    1993
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Fred Poordad, MD is affiliated with University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Fred Poordad, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital

    4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX