Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD
Dr. Franklin Ponce Herrera, MD is a nephrologist in McAllen, TX. Dr. Ponce Herrera has extensive experience in Nephrological Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Doctors Hospital at Renaissance and Rio Grande Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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409 Lindberg Ave McAllen, TX 78501Make an Appointment
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Dr. Ponce understands that kidney diseases can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life and can be a source of stress and anxiety for both the patient and their family. As such, he places a strong emphasis on building a trusting...read morebiography
Dr. Ponce understands that kidney diseases can have a significant impact on a patient's quality of life and can be a source of stress and anxiety for both the patient and their family. As such, he places a strong emphasis on building a trusting...read moreNephrology
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Pontifical Catholic University Of Ecuador
Medical SchoolRutgers New Jersey Medical School
Fellowship Hospital, 2019St. Joseph's Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2017
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- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
79%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
72%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
Compare with other Nephrologists
Compare Dr. Ponce Herrera with our nearby Nephrologists at Valley Regional Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Valley Regional Medical Center today at
(719) 733-3034.
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