Dr. Elliot Francke M.D., Infectious Disease Specialist
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Dr. Elliot Francke M.D.

Infectious Disease Specialist | Infectious Disease

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825 Nicollet Mall Suite 701 Minneapolis Minnesota, 55402
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About

Elliot Francke, MD, FACP, works at Midwest Infectious Disease Consultants in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He specializes in infectious disease, including bacteria and parasitic diseases which may be highly contagious and require quarantine. In 2012, Dr. Francke was elected to the Minnesota Academy of Medicine for his success in the field. He is author of over 20 articles and does public speaking around the world on infectious disease.

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Education and Training

Northwestern University

Northwestern Uniiversity 1975

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1975

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Infectious Disease

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Infectious Disease

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 49 years of experience
Dr. Elliot Francke M.D.
Dr. Elliot Francke M.D.'s Expert Contributions
  • HIV Transmission

    The contacts you had will not transmit HIV. Thanks for the question. Please note that direct contact like this can transmit Herpes or, much less likely, syphilis. You can have serology testing for those. I wish you the best. READ MORE

  • Receiving oral sex from someone with genital heroes

    Thank you for your question. Although the herpes manifests only genitally, there can also be asymptomatic oral involvement. However, when not visibly active, contact contamination is minimal - but not impossible. READ MORE

  • HIV Testing and Symptoms

    Thanks for the question! A negative test for that duration means you do not have HIV. Consider other diagnoses. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for AndroidREAD MORE

  • Worried

    Thanks for the question. You are at close to zero risk of any spread of infection, unless you wore the jeans with wet blood in them. Some lice or other skin parasites can be transmitted this way. Wash them! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for AndroidREAD MORE

  • Diarrhea and medication

    Thanks for the question. If the diarrhea is improving, it is not due to C. diff. Azithromycin itself can cause diarrhea. Covid-related diarrhea is unusual and also lasts longer. READ MORE

  • Hyperpigmentation, fatigue and depression following COVID-19

    Thanks for the question. Some of your symptoms may be related to meds or supplements. The burning and thyroid pain is largely due to gastric reflux. As for the pigmentation, see your doctor for an endocrine evaluation. Heavy metals can also be involved. I should mention that Covid can cause endocrine disturbances. Please see your doctor. READ MORE

  • Can diseases be spread by sharing dollar bill to snort cocaine

    Thanks for the question. If any of the users has Herpes simplex or a respiratory infection such as a cold, flu, or Covid, it can spread this way. READ MORE

  • Acne due to Vitamin B12

    This may be impetigo, which would require antibiotics. You must see your doctor. Thanks for the question. READ MORE

  • Do I have an STD

    Thanks for the question. The incubation time for any infection is too short. See your doctor for a diagnosis. Sorry for your discomfort. READ MORE

  • What helps a congested child with covid?

    Thanks for the question! There are two types of congestion - nasobronchial, with a productive cough, and lung, which if due entirely to COVID will have a non-productive (dry) cough. There are only symptomatic treatments - decongestants, steaming or humidifier for the nasobronchial type, and steaming or humidifier plus oxygen if needed for the lung type. The child should be examined by a pediatrician to determine if a chest x-ray or oxygen is needed. READ MORE

  • Can genital warts grow Pubic hair out of them?

    Thanks for the question. Genital warts do not grow hair. Seborrheic lesions or moles do. READ MORE

  • Can COVID infection affect blood pressure?

    Thanks for the question. Covid itself will not cause high blood pressure, but it is a stress that could contribute to it. READ MORE

  • Can you get STI/STD from saliva?

    Thanks for the question. You are at low risk, but any skin contact can transmit some STDs, such as syphilis, HPV, and Herpes. READ MORE

  • HIV scare?

    Thanks for the question. Even if she is positive, your risk is less than one in three thousand. You can be tested on request. READ MORE

  • Brown specs in mucus

    Thanks for the question. You are correct. READ MORE

  • HIV symptoms?

    Thanks for the question. That is not HIV. It is either viral or Streptococcus. READ MORE

  • Do I have syphilis?

    Thanks for the question. False positive tests for syphilis do occur. Repeat the test one more time to be sure it is truly negative. The bump is not syphilis. It could be Herpes, or just an ingrown hair cyst. Please see your gynecologist. READ MORE

  • Scabies

    Thanks for the question. First, you need to have the diagnosis confirmed by a doctor or PA or NP. Once confirmed, they can prescribe Ivermectin, which cures 95% of cases. READ MORE

  • Hepatitis C having pain

    Thanks for the question. You should be seen. This pain is not likely due to the hepatitis. One possibility is your gallbladder.One possibility is your gall bladder. READ MORE

  • Hepatitis A

    Yes, the vaccine will show up as a positive result. Thanks for the question! READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Infectious Disease

Awards

  • Elected to Minnesota Academy of Medicine, 2012   

Fellowships

  • Columbia University (Infectious Disease)

Professional Society Memberships

  • Infectious Disease Society of America, American Society of Microbiology

Articles and Publications

  • 21 Articles

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work, Staying Current in Treatment and Procedure, Incredible Support of his Wife

Hobbies / Sports

  • Music, Theater, Writing

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine, Clinical Infectious Diseases

Dr. Elliot Francke M.D.'s Practice location

825 Nicollet Mall Suite 701 -
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402
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Patient Experience with Dr. Francke


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Dr. Elliot Francke M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 6 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Infectious Disease Specialist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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