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Summary
Dr. Rene Franco is a pulmonologist who also specializes in internal medicine and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Medical University of The Americas in Nevis and completed his residency at the University of Arizona. With 16 years of experience treating patients with complex respiratory and critical care conditions, Dr. Franco brings extensive expertise to his practice.
Dr. Franco is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Temple and practices at multiple locations throughout Corpus Christi and surrounding areas in Texas. He focuses on treating patients with respiratory failure, breathing problems, and chronic lung disease. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing, therapeutic hypothermia, and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and manage various lung conditions.
Dr. Franco is affiliated with Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Temple and practices at multiple locations throughout Corpus Christi and surrounding areas in Texas. He focuses on treating patients with respiratory failure, breathing problems, and chronic lung disease. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing, therapeutic hypothermia, and bronchodilator reversibility testing to help diagnose and manage various lung conditions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 60 insurance plans accepted
- University Of Arizona
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Rene Franco has 7 locationsBayside Pulmonology Pllc
3302 ALAMEDA CORPUSCORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Hospital
3315 S Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78411 Tel: (361) 761-1400
Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area
7101 S Padre Island DrCorpus Christi, TX 78412 Tel: (361) 761-1000
Pam Rehabilitation Hospital Of Corpus Christi
345 S Water StCorpus Christi, TX 78401 Tel: (361) 500-0600
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi South
5950 Saratoga BlvdCorpus Christi, TX 78414 Tel: (361) 985-5000
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| Dr. Rene Franco, MD | Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD | Dr. Rina Awan, MD | Dr. Disha Awasthi, MD |
| Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology | Pulmonology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 16 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi | |
| CORPUS CHRISTI , TX | CORPUS CHRISTI , TX | HOUSTON , TX | Sugar Land , TX |
| Med School: Medical University Of The Americas (Nevis) | Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad | Med School: Bolan Medical College | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rene Franco
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rene Franco has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rene Franco has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Arizona
Medical School
Medical University Of The Americas (Nevis)Graduated in 2010
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