Dr. Jan Franko MD, PHD
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
411 Laurel St Suite 2100 Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Jan Franko is a surgical oncologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Franko specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Faculty of Med. Univ. of Pj Safarik, Kosice, Slovak Republic
University Of Pj Safarik 1996
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SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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