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
Froedtert West Bend 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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If Dr. Franco was a GP I would stand in line in the rain or snow, cold or heat, to sign up to have her as my primary doctor, even if the parking was terrible.
I have known Dr Franco for many years. She has been excellent healthcare provider for me.
Dr. Franco had an excellent bedside manner and provided competent care.
Dr Franco is an excellent doctor. Highly recommend
Dr Franco was very friendly, energetic, and focused,
Dr. Franco listened to me when no one else was listening. Because of her I am able to walk a mile and not on oxygen anymore..
She is outstanding as a provider. I have confidence in her recommendations.
I was pleased with the provider. She seemed so approachable and easy to talk to. She listened; I felt heard.
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.
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