Jose Franco, MD

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Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology
Associate Dean, Professor
Accepting New Patients

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Call for an appointment
New & Established Patients Call 414-955-6660

I believe patient care involves educating patients about their conditions. By collaborating, patients and physicians can work effectively as a team to make the best decisions possible.

I believe patient care involves educating patients about their conditions. By collaborating, patients and physicians can work effectively as a team to make the best decisions possible.

About

Dr. José Franco is currently Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Educational Improvement at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). He received his medical degree from MCW where he also completed a Residency in Internal Medicine and a Fellowship in Gastroenterology. In addition, he completed a liver transplant fellowship at the University of Nebraska. He has been a faculty member since 1995. Dr. Franco is board certified in Gastroenterology as well as Transplant Hepatology. His clinical interests include liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver transplantation and he currently sees patients at Froedtert Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Hepatology
Liver Biopsy
Liver Transplant Evaluation and Management
Liver Transplantation
Post-Liver Transplantation Care
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Abnormal Liver Test
Chronic Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
End-Stage Liver Disease
Hepatitis
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
Liver Disease
Liver Failure

Ages Seen

Child
Adolescent
Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

Transplant Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Doctor of Medicine - (1990)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Residency - (1990-1993)

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals - Milwaukee - Fellowship in Gastroenterology - (1993-1994)

University of Nebraska - Omaha - Fellowship in Liver Transplant - (1995)

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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Care team does an excellent job for my care. They listen, caring and include me in on my care
Dr. Franco and staff were excellent in taking care of me.
I recommend this doctor , he is very nice
I left my visit feeling well informed and my time well spent.
Dr Fronco was amazing
My team is awesome and has always been.
They seem to care now just as much as they did from the start.
Excellent physician. I was treated with courtesy and respect.
Starting the appointment off by laughing with Sandy was a great way to start the day. I love Dr. Franco and everyone in the clinic is always so nice.
I'm very impressed with the facility, entire staff, and professionalism.
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