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Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD

Pulmonary Disease*
3.7 (3)
Map Pin Small Corpus Christi, TX
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD

Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD is a Pulmonologist in Corpus Christi, TX. They specialize in Pulmonary Disease, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Medical University of the Americas. Patients rated Dr. Franco Jr an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Franco Jr works at Practice in Corpus Christi, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia and Shortness of Breath along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Franco Jr's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Chinthaka Bulathsinghala Pllc
    701 Ayers St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 885-7722
  2. 2
    Bayside Pulmonology
    3302 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (361) 885-7722

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    About Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD

    Specialties*
    • Pulmonary Disease

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    • 1972948081
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Medical University of the Americas
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Rene Franco Jr, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Franco Jr is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Franco Jr works at Practice in Corpus Christi, TX. View the full address on Dr. Franco Jr’s profile.

    Dr. Franco Jr has seen patients for Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia and Shortness of Breath, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Franco Jr on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Franco Jr. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Franco Jr.

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