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Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 44
Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 44
Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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

About

Dr. Franco Jr graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch and completed a residency at University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD is a Pulmonologist in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Franco Jr currently practices at Bayside Pulmonology and are affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional. Dr. Franco Jr has experience treating conditions like Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia and Acidosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Franco Jr received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Franco Jr's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Franco Jr is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia
Acidosis
Respiratory Failure
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Acidosis
Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia
Acidosis
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Pleural Effusion
Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Asthma
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Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Emphysema
Influenza (Flu)
Interstitial Lung Disease
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sleep Apnea
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
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
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiolitis
Bronchospasm
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
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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
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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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Respiratory Management
Smoking Cessation Counseling

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Bayside Pulmonology
    3302 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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3.7
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Mar 31, 2022
Dr Franco listens to his patient, very conscientious in treating issues
Bonnie — Mar 31, 2022
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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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
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Franco Jr's profile.

Dr. Franco Jr frequently treats the following conditions: Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia and Acidosis. See more on Sharecare.

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

Yes, Dr. Rene Franco Jr, 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