Gastroenterology

Fernando Membreno, M.D.

Medical Director, Starhope Liver Center

McAllen, TX

Dr. Fernando Membreno, MD, MSc, is a triple board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist specializing in liver diseases and transplantation, practicing primarily in McAllen, Texas. With over 20 years of clinical and research experience, he focuses on treating conditions such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD, also known as metabolic associated steatohepatitis or MASH), alcoholic hepatitis, hepatitis B and C, cirrhosis, enlarged liver (hepatomegaly), splenomegaly, visceromegaly,

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)
Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Education & Training

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston — M.Sc., Clinical Research
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston — Fellowship, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2003
Staten Island University Hospital, New York — Residency, Internal Medicine
Universidad Autonoma de Ciencias Medicas, San Jose, Costa Rica — M.D., 1995

Years in Practice

30+ years

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology

Conditions & Treatments

Portal HypertensionHepatitis CHepatitis BViral HepatitisCirrhosis & Liver DiseaseFatty Liver DiseaseLiver CancerLiver Transplantation

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

DHR Health Transplant Institute - Liver Specialty Center, McAllen, TX
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills/Alamo Heights

Languages

English, Spanish

Conditions Dr. Membreno treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Membreno accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Fernando Membreno's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 48 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Membreno practice?

Fernando Membreno practices in McAllen, TX with hospital affiliations including DHR Health Transplant Institute - Liver Specialty Center, McAllen, TX and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills/Alamo Heights.

What does Dr. Membreno specialize in?

Fernando Membreno is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Transplant Hepatology and Clinical Hepatology.

How long has Dr. Membreno been practicing?

Fernando Membreno has 32+ years of clinical experience in gastroenterology.

What is Dr. Membreno's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston — M.Sc., Clinical Research; University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston — Fellowship, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2003; Staten Island University Hospital, New York — Residency, Internal Medicine.