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Dr. Rene Franco, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 45
Dr. Rene Franco, MD
4.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Rene Franco, MD is a Pulmonologist in Corpus Christi, TX.
Dr. Rene Franco, MD
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Dr. Rene Franco, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 45
Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rene Franco, MD is a Pulmonologist in Corpus Christi, TX.

About

Dr. Franco graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Rene Franco, MD is a Pulmonologist in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Franco currently practices at Bayside Pulmonology and are affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional. Dr. Franco has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion, Shortness of Breath and Acidosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Franco received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Franco's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Franco is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Pleural Effusion
Shortness of Breath
Acidosis
Pleural Effusion
Shortness of Breath
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Asthma
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Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Croup
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Emphysema
Histoplasmosis
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Long COVID Disorder
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Respiratory Failure
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Severe Asthma
Sleep Apnea
Bronchoscopy
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Abscess
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Air and Gas Embolism
Alkalosis
Asbestosis
Aspergillosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bird Flu
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Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Bronchospasm
Central Alveolar Hypoventilation Syndrome
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chlamydial Pneumonia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
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Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
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Crohn's Disease
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
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Lymphangioma
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Mild Asthma
Moderate Asthma
Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rib Fracture
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Swine Flu
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Cancer
Tracheitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberculosis
Umbilical Hernia
Valley Fever
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Bayside Pulmonology
    3302 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Patient Satisfaction

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4.0
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1 Star (1)

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Jan 27, 2025
Got in with short wait. Dr Franco takes his time to talk to you. I’m not one to brag on Drs but I sure do like this one.
Linnie — Jan 27, 2025
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Texas Medical Branch
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Franco frequently treats the following conditions: Pleural Effusion, Shortness of Breath and Acidosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rene Franco, MD is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional.

Yes, Dr. Rene Franco, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional

    3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX