Dr. Joseph Franks MD
Urologist
2911 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95065About
Dr. Joseph Franks is a urologist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Franks specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1996
Tucom-Ca 1996
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1996
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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Treatments
- Davinci Robotic Surgery
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Stones
- Urinary Incontinence
- Enlarged Prostate
- Bladder Cancer
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
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