Summary

Dr. Ralph Defronzo is an internal medicine physician who specializes in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Health System. With 57 years of clinical experience, Dr. Defronzo has built extensive expertise in managing complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. He speaks English.

Dr. Defronzo practices at University Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He focuses on treating kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease and advanced chronic kidney disease. His diagnostic capabilities include performing abdominal ultrasounds and kidney ultrasounds to evaluate patient conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 57 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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4.3 
57 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks French, Arabic, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Urdu, Sindhi
San Antonio , TXHouston , TXMelissa , TXMurphy , TX
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Dow Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 6 Degrees Transplant Network "
  • Aetna Better Health Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Perinate Newborn"
  • Aetna Better Health Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP)" "
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid STAR
  • Aetna Health Bexar County-ACO Plan (Baptist & HealthTexas) (Please Call)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Choice POS II
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Elect Choice EPO
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - HMO
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Managed Choice POS
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Open Choice PPO (Non-Methodist/HCA)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - QPOS
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Select
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Whole Health EPO (Please Call)
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Eagle PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Freedom PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Premier HMO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Prime HMO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Value Plus PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare-Medicaid Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP)
  • Allwell (Superior HealthPlan) Medicare Advantage - All Products
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Federal Programs Commercial - Federal - All Products
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Out-of-State Commercial - Out-of-State - Blue Card Program Only "
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Childrens Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)"
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Advantage
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Essentials
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Premier
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - PPO - Blue Choice
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - PPO (CHRISTUS Health)
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) HPN/EPO (Narrow Network)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ralph A. Defronzo has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Endocrinology & Metabolism
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism

Certifications, License, & Education

57 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1969

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Ralph Defronzo's office located?
Dr. Ralph Defronzo's office is located at 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX, 78229.
What languages does Dr. Ralph Defronzo speak?
Dr. Ralph Defronzo speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ralph Defronzo affiliated with?
Dr. Ralph Defronzo is affiliated with University Hospital.
Does Dr. Ralph Defronzo accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ralph Defronzo accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Ralph Defronzo accepting new patients?
Dr. Ralph Defronzo is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Ralph Defronzo's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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