Rose Franco, MD

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Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonary Disease , Sleep Medicine
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I believe in comprehensive patient-centered care. I want to work with patients to determine how the pulmonary or sleep disorder that they have is impacting their overall health and wellbeing. I strive to be the provider that can help improve their quality of life through addressing these conditions.

I believe in comprehensive patient-centered care. I want to work with patients to determine how the pulmonary or sleep disorder that they have is impacting their overall health and wellbeing. I strive…
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About

Dr. Franco joined the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network in 2003. She provides clinical care, is the associate director of the adult cystic fibrosis program and is a nationally known expert in sleep disorder care. Additionally, she is actively involved in teaching at the Medical College of Wisconsin and training future physicians in residency and fellowship programs. As part of this, she directs the training of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellows.

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Overview

Treatment & Services

Bronchoscopy
Evaluation of Pap Equipment
Post-COVID Pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Test Interpretation
Sleep Study Interpretation
Ventilator Set Up and Maintenance
Virtual Visit

Diseases & Conditions

Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Chronic Lung Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Cystic Fibrosis
Insomnia
Muscular Dystrophy Related Respiratory Insufficiency
Narcolepsy
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Parasomnias
Pulmonary Embolism
Restless Leg Syndrome

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Locations

Pulmonary Medicine - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
8900 W. Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-805-9400
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Pulmonary Medicine - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Doctor of Medicine - (1991)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine - (1994-1997)

Medical College of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - WI - Residency in Internal Medicine - (1991-1994)

Board Certifications

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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I feel like Dr. Franco is eager to pass me off and not help me identify the cause of my chronic and worsening problems.
45 minute wait, but once visit started, she was helpful and informative
Dr. Franco and the rest of the staff were great. Thank you!
My, daughter-in-law, who is a respiratory therapist, at the main campus, is the one who recommended Dr. Franco, whom I found to be very thorough. They are both exceptional!
I'm so very thankful for the wonderful care provided.
Dr Franco is excellent.
Everything went well. Were working on finding a new provider for c-pap equipment.
Dr. Franco is a wonderfully nice physician. My results for my test came in and roughly 10 min later I was getting a call from the office with next steps and options. I have never had that quick of a response from any other modalities I use with in Froedtert.
Love Dr. Franco. She is my health angel. Always empathetic, helpful and resourceful. Don't know what I would have done without her on this journey with MAC, asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis and related issues.
It was one of the best and most informative appointments I have ever had. The Fellow was excellent and Dr. Franco is my best and favorite doctor.
I'm not real knowledgeable when it comes to technology. Had trouble connecting and had visual but no sound so Dr. Franco called my cell phone allowing us to have sound with the visual. Don't know what I did wrong but I liked having the convenience of a virtual visit.
First visit with Dr Franco. She was awesome and provided many different options for my treatment. Listened well to all my concerns.
Great service.
Dr. Franco was excellent. She was very thorough with her explanations regarding my RLS and current research practices about medications. She provided several options for me to explore to treat my RLS. I trust her completely and am so grateful to have found her. She was patient, understanding and took the time to answer my questions/ concerns. I would highly recommend her to others.
Dr Franco is a GREAT Dr. She understands and listens well to my current problems with Parkinson's Disease and my Lung/Breathing process. Dr Franco said that all is going well and released me from continual care. If ever I have a Pulmonary problem - to reach out to her.
Dr Franco is an amazing Pulmonologist. She explains the disease process thoroughly, giving treatment plan options that work. Prior MD's that treated me did not.
Dr. Rose Amy Franco is phenomenal, we need more Doctors like her, it is stressful at times when seeing drs. The professionalism with her compassion is awesome...
I have experienced care at 5 different adult CF clinics and this one is exceptional. The way they work together and with other specialties, the way they work to ease my treatment burden or find something new/different that will work for me and my life is excellent. It is surprising how often their care comes up in conversation and my gratefulness for the opportunity to be cared for here.
Dr. Franco is most impressive. She's knowledgable, she cares and is just a high quality human being.
Doctor Franco saved my life with her expertise about Cystic Fibrosis-THANK YOU!!!
Great
We discussed masks and settings. She gave me a new mask kit. The mask is showing promise. This was most helpful.
Dr Franco is very attentive..takes her time
Good communication with Dr. Franco, who did an excellent job of answering questions and providing additional information.
Dr. Franco answered my questions and was very kind.
An incredible experience with a Doctor who was thorough, caring, and listened.
I had a wonderful experience with Dr Franco and am so grateful to her for listening, providing thorough explanations in a kind and digestible manner, listing options, and making me feel heard and cared for. The whole team was also wonderful, including the front desk staff. There was someone new working at the desk who was doing great and was exceptionally kind as well as the team member helping her
First time meeting Dr Franco. I would highly recommend her.
Very receptive to helping me through crisis periods
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