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Dr. Jan Franko MD, PHD

Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology

5/5(33)
411 Laurel St Suite 2100 Des Moines IA, 50314
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5/5

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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

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 21 years of experience

Dr. Jan Franko MD, PHD's Practice location

Practice At 411 Laurel St Suite 2100

411 Laurel St Suite 2100 -
Des Moines, IA 50314
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New patients: 515-247-3266
Fax: 515-643-8688

Jan Franko

5150 Centre Ave Upci/Surg Oncology, -
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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