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Dr. Edson Franco, MD

Transplant Surgeon, Surgeon

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franco, Transplant Surgeon in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Edson Franco, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Franco completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, General Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Franco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franco’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franco’s office at (954) 831-2763.

    Where did Dr. Franco go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch-San Antonio, General Surgery; Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca

    What languages does Dr. Franco speak?

    Dr. Franco and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Franco typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Franco performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Franco. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
    • Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
    • Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter

    Does Dr. Franco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Franco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 831-2763 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Franco accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Franco in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Franco's office located?

    Dr. Edson Franco's Primary Practice

    1625 SE 3rd Ave Ste 721

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

    (954) 831-2763

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    Memorial Division Of Kidney Transplant

    1150 N 35th Ave Ste 390

    Hollywood, FL 33021

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    Dr. Edson Franco's Practice 3

    1005 Joe Dimaggio Dr

    Hollywood, FL 33021

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    What is Dr. Franco's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Franco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144245101.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franco?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franco

    What is Dr. Edson Franco's specialty?

    Dr. Franco is a Transplant Surgeon near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

    A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.

    Is Dr. Edson Franco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Franco is affiliated with Memorial Regional Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Edson Franco accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Edson Franco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Edson Franco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franco's office at (954) 831-2763 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Edson Franco?

    Please contact Dr. Franco's office at (954) 831-2763 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Franco's office located?

    Dr. Franco's offices are located in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Hollywood, FL.