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Dr. Joseph Franks, MD
Overview of Dr. Joseph Franks, MD
Dr. Joseph Franks, MD is an Urologist in Santa Cruz, CA. They specialize in Urology, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Urology. They graduated from Tucom-Ca and is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. Patients rated Dr. Franks an average 4.8 star rating.
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Dr. Franks' Office Locations
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Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center (2911)2911 CHANTICLEER AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Directions (831) 475-6500
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Santa Cruz Medical Clinic2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Directions (831) 477-2350
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Ureteroneocystostomy
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Uroflowmetry
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
Acute Kidney Infection
Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanoposthitis
Acute Kidney Infection
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Bacteriuria Screening
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Bladder Function Test
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Chlamydia Infection Screening
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Circumcision
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Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Cystometry
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Destruction of Penile Lesion
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Dipstick Urinalysis
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Gonorrhea Screening
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Herpes Simplex Screening
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HIV Screening
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Incomplete Circumcision Repair
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Incontinence Sling Procedure
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Kidney and Ureter Removal
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Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
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Lithotripsy
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Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Orchiectomy
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Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
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Partial Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
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Prostate Biopsy
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Prostate Cancer Screening
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Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
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Prostate Removal
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Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
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Renal Transplant
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Resection of Bladder Neck
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
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STD Screening
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Syphilis Screening
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Trichomoniasis Screening
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TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
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Ureteroneocystostomy
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Urethral Dilation
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Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
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Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy
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About Dr. Joseph Franks, MD
Specialties*
- Urology
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Years of Experience
- 28 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1124199344
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Education & Certifications
Internship
- University Ca San Francisco
Internship
Medical Education
- Tucom-Ca
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Urology
Board Certifications
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