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Dr. Anthony Defranco, MD

Cardiology*
4.8 (33)
Map Pin Small Milwaukee, WI
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Anthony Defranco, MD

Dr. Anthony Defranco, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Milwaukee, WI. They specialize in Cardiology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Aurora West Allis Medical Center, Aurora Saint Lukes Medical Center and Aurora Medical Center Burlington. Patients rated Dr. Defranco an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Defranco works at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. They frequently treat conditions like Cardiomegaly, Aortic Ectasia and Aortic Valve Disease along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Defranco's Office Locations

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    2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 880, Milwaukee, WI 53215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (414) 649-3520

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Aurora West Allis Medical Center
  • Aurora Saint Lukes Medical Center
  • Aurora Medical Center Burlington

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Cardiomegaly
Aortic Ectasia
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Cardiomegaly
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Atherosclerosis
Cardiomyopathy
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertension
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Aneurysm and Dissection of Heart
Aneurysm of Heart
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Autonomic Disorders
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Biventricular Heart Failure
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Cellulitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Confusion
Congenital Heart Disease
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
First Degree Heart Block
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Block
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hyperkalemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Marfan Syndrome
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Orthostatic Hypotension
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Perimenopause
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Rosacea
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Septal Defect
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Diabetes Counseling
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Immunization Administration
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1215930391
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University Chicago Medical Center|University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Tufts University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Defranco works at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. View the full address on Dr. Defranco’s profile.

    Dr. Defranco has seen patients for Cardiomegaly, Aortic Ectasia and Aortic Valve Disease, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Defranco on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    33 patients have reviewed Dr. Defranco. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Defranco.

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