Summary

Dr. John Frierson is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine and interventional cardiology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital South Texas Medical Center. With 44 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions, Dr. Frierson brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Frierson maintains affiliations with Baptist Medical Center and practices at multiple locations throughout San Antonio, Pleasanton, and Pearsall. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies. He performs diagnostic heart tests such as electrocardiograms and contrast echocardiography to evaluate heart function. Dr. Frierson also conducts ankle-brachial index tests to assess blood flow in the arms and legs. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 44 years of experience
  • 93 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Hospital South Texas Medical Center
  • 8 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 18 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 11 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Howard Frierson has 11 locations

Rivercity Cardiovascular

1200 Brooklyn Ave Ste 120San Antonio, TX 78212

Rivercity Cardiovascular

107 N Smith StPleasanton, TX 78064
Mon8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Rivercity Cardiovascular

205 E Hackberry StPearsall, TX 78061

Baptist Medical Center

111 Dallas StSan Antonio, TX 78205

Christus Santa Rosa Hospital Westover Hills

11212 State Highway 151San Antonio, TX 78251

Methodist Hospital Northeast

12412 Judson RdLive Oak, TX 78233

Methodist Hospital Atascosa

1905 E State Highway 97Jourdanton, TX 78026

Methodist Texsan Hospital

6700 W Interstate 10San Antonio, TX 78201

Methodist Hospital

7700 Floyd Curl DrSan Antonio, TX 78229

Methodist Physicians Rivercity Cardiovascular

1200 Brooklyn Ave Ste 201San Antonio, TX 78212
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Methodist Physicians Rivercity Cardiovascular

1222 W Oaklawn RdPleasanton, TX 78064
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePublic Health & General Preventive Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
3.7 
44 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English
San Antonio , TXHouston , TXKaty , TXSAN ANTONIO , TX
Med School: Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof Med Med School: University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Howard Frierson

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Allegiance Life and Health - PPO
  • Allwell
  • Allwell - HMO
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - EPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - PPO
  • Care Improvement Plus
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare
  • Community First Health Plans
  • Devoted Health
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - POS
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - CHIP
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • NALC Health Benefit Plan
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • Physicians Mutual
  • POMCO
  • SAMBA
  • SAMBA - PPO
  • Sana
  • Security Life
  • State Farm
  • State Farm - Medicare
  • Texas Children's Health Plan
  • Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UniCare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - HSA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Howard Frierson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Howard Frierson has the following 18 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherectomy
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Stroke
  • Transesophageal Echocardiography
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital South Texas Medical Center

Medical School

Univ Of Tx Hlth Sci Ctr At San Antonio Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long Schof MedGraduated in 1982

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Where is Dr. John Frierson's office located?
Dr. John Frierson's office is located at 1200 Brooklyn Ave Ste 120, San Antonio, TX, 78212.
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Which hospitals is Dr. John Frierson affiliated with?
Dr. John Frierson is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center.
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