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Dr. Fred Poordad, MD
Hepatology* Age 61
Dr. Fred Poordad, MD

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Dr. Fred Poordad, MD

Hepatology* Age 61
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Fred Poordad, MD is a Hepatologist in San Antonio, TX.
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About Dr. Fred Poordad, MD

Dr. Poordad graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Fred Poordad, MD is a Hepatologist in San Antonio, TX and has 36 years experience. Dr. Poordad has experience treating conditions like Ascites, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Poordad's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Poordad also speaks Arabic. Dr. Poordad is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Ascites
Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Ascites
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Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD)
Liver Biopsy
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Liver Cancer
Hepatitis C
Hepatic Fibrosis
Liver Damage
Hypokalemia
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Biliary Cirrhosis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anemia
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Autoimmune Liver Diseases
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Fatty Liver Disease
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Coma
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Viral Hepatitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
Liver Test
Liver Transplant
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Medicare
  • Open Access Plus
  • Optima Health
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • GEHA
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Superior Health Plan

Where Dr. Fred Poordad, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Office
    607 Camden St Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78215
  2. 2 Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center Inc.
    4751 Hamilton Wolfe Rd Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78229
  3. 3 Neurology Pa.
    1521 S Staples St Ste 402, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
  4. 4 University Health Transplant-Austin Clinic
    7940 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 205, Austin, TX 78757
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Meet Dr. Fred Poordad, MD

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Transplant Hepatology
Hepatology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Poordad's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Fred Poordad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Poordad's profile.

Dr. Poordad frequently treats the following conditions: Ascites, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Damage from Alcohol and Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Fred Poordad, MD is affiliated with University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Fred Poordad, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University
    1993
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1996
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Fred Poordad, MD Practices

  • University Hospital

    4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX

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