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Dr. Ralph Defronzo, MD
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San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
57 years of experience
Clinical Overview
Dr. Ralph Defronzo, MD works in San Antonio, TX as
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University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio7703 Floyd Curl Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229
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Medical Expertise & Background
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
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Dr. Defronzo accepts CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, First Health, Aetna and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Defronzo accepts here.
Dr. Defronzo's office is located at 7703 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229. Get a map and directions to Dr. Defronzo's office here.
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Dr. Defronzo has been practicing as a Nephrologist for 57 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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HARVARD Medical School
1969
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine and Nephrology
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