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Dr. Juan Rene Frontera, MD

Urology, Surgery
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Michigan Institute Of Urology 20952 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 200, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 771-4820

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. J. Rene Frontera, MD, is an associate physician in the Michigan Institute of Urology, which he joined in 2001. He has been board certified in the specialty of urology by the American Board of Urology since 1994 and is experienced in all areas of adult urology. Dr. Frontera has a special interest in the areas of minimally invasive surgery, endourology and urinary stone disease as well as lower urinary tract trauma and reconstruction and has published articles, chapters and lectured in these fields. He has been a member of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons performing Laparoscopic Urology Surgery since 1991. Dr. Frontera is a member of the following organizations: American Urological Association, American Urological Association North Central Section, Michigan State Medical Society, Wayne County Medical Society, American Medical Association, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, Endourologic society and the Latin American College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Frontera attended medical school at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He did a one year internship in General Surgery followed by two years of surgery residency at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Frontera then completed his Urology Residency at Wayne State University in Detroit. After finishing his urologic training, Dr. Frontera became Assistant Professor in the Department of Urology at WSU where he joined the teaching faculty as a full time staff. During his tenure, he also served as Director of the Endourology and the Urologic Trauma sections of the Department of Urology. In 1997 he left the department to join private practice. Dr. Frontera specializes in endourology, robotic and laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, urinary stone disease as well as lower urinary tract trauma and reconstruction. Additionally, he specialized in cryosurgery of the kidney and prostate. He has a special interest in urologic cancer, kidney stones, and reconstructive surger

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine - 1985

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Michigan Institute Urology
20952 E 12 Mile Rd Ste 200, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Urology
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Prostate Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Male Infertility
Prostatitis
Kidney Cancer
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Urinary Incontinence
Calculus of the Urinary System
Bladder Cancer

Procedures Performed

Vasectomy
Nephrectomy
Prostate Biopsy
Cystourethroscopy
Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy
Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)
Circumcision
Urinary Flow Tests

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Aetna
Palmetto GBA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Golden Rule
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
Health Alliance
Medicare
CHAMPVA
Humana
Cigna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Reliance Standard
Priority Health
Mutual of Omaha
Cofinity
Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Zing Health
Ascension Health
Meritain Health
AmeriHealth
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Transamerica
Tricare
AARP
State Farm
Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
GEHA
Meridian Health Plan
McLaren Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
Wellcare
Ambetter
HealthPartners
ACE

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Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 30
Orthopedics 48
Neurology & Neurosurgery 40
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 48
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 53
Diabetes & Endocrinology 21
Children's Hospital 7
Urology 49
Psychiatry 51
Geriatrics 51
Rehabilitation 38
Obsterics & Gynecology 6
Ophthalmology 1
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 11
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 33