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Dr. John Franco, MD

Sports Medicine*
4.5 (24)
Map Pin Small Albuquerque, NM
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Franco, MD

Dr. John Franco, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in Albuquerque, NM. They specialize in Sports Medicine, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Franco, completed a residency at University Of Nm School Of Med. Patients rated Dr. Franco an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Franco works at Practice in Albuquerque, NM with other offices in Rio Rancho, NM. They frequently treat conditions like Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and AC Joint Injury along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Franco's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    201 Cedar St SE Ste 6600, Albuquerque, NM 87106 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 724-4300
  2. 2
    Office
    2101 Unser Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 724-4700
  3. 3
    New Mexico Orthopaedic Associates PC
    2100 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste 410, Albuquerque, NM 87110 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (505) 724-4300
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Presbyterian Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
AC Joint Injury
Joint Pain

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.
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
AC Joint Injury
Joint Pain
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Broken Arm
Bursitis
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Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Femoral Neck Fracture
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Low Back Pain
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellar Chondromalacia
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Scapular Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Arthrocentesis
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wound Repair
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Bursitis of Hip
Cancer
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Coccygeal Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Injuries
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hand Conditions
Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dysplasia
Hip Impingement
Hip Pointer
Hip Tendinitis
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Knee Dislocation
Knee Disorders
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Myelopathy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Disorders
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pellegrini-Stieda Syndrome
Pelvic Fracture
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pseudoarthrosis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Radiculopathy
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Runner's Knee
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Shoulder Disorders
Snapping Hip
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spine Disorders
Spondylitis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Tibia or Fibula Stress Fracture
Wrist Fracture
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arm Surgery
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Fracture Care
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Hip Resurfacing
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Knee Surgery
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Hip Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Sports Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1073591509
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University Of Nm School Of Med
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of New Mexico Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California at Los Angeles
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. John Franco, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Franco is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Franco has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Franco has seen patients for Osteoarthritis of Shoulder and AC Joint Injury, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Franco on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    24 patients have reviewed Dr. Franco. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Franco.

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