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.

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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 locations

Bayside Pulmonology Pllc

3302 ALAMEDA CORPUSCORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411
Mon8:30 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

Christus Spohn Hospital Beeville

1500 E Houston StBeeville, TX 78102

Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Hospital

3315 S Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78411

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area

7101 S Padre Island DrCorpus Christi, TX 78412

Pam Rehabilitation Hospital Of Corpus Christi

345 S Water StCorpus Christi, TX 78401

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Dr. Rene Franco, MDDr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MDDr. Rina Awan, MDDr. Disha Awasthi, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.2 
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 , TXCORPUS CHRISTI , TXHOUSTON , TXSugar Land , TX
Med School: Medical University Of The Americas (Nevis) Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad Med School: Bolan Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rene Franco

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Allwell
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - HMO
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Driscoll Health Plan
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Health Alliance
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Priority Health
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rene Franco has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rene Franco has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

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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Dr. Rene Franco's office is located at 3302 ALAMEDA CORPUS, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78411.
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