Patricio de Hoyos, MD

Medical Director, Advanced Emphysema Service Line

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine

Fellowship

Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX

Residency

Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Education

Medical School – Escuela de Medicina Ignacio A Santos ITESM, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Areas of Expertise

Pulmonary Care
Critical Care

ALL PHYSICIANS

Health Insurance

All of our providers accept all major health insurances including PPOs, Tricare, Medicare & Medicaid. We will work with you to understand your insurance policy and file claims on your behalf.

NEW PATIENT FORMS

Complete our new patient forms and present them to our staff when you arrive. In addition, please bring a list of your medications, a picture ID and your insurance card(s).

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