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Dr. Ramon Franco, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat
4.9 (27)
Map Pin Small Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Ramon Franco, MD

Dr. Ramon Franco, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from Penn St U and is affiliated with Salem Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Women's Hospital, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Hospital and Newton - Wellesley Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Franco an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Franco works at Mass Eye And Ear in Boston, MA. They frequently treat conditions like Laryngeal Cancer, Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia) and Vocal Cord Paralysis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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. Franco's Office Locations

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    Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 573-3958

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Salem Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital
  • Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
  • Cooley Dickinson Hospital
  • Newton - Wellesley Hospital

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    About Dr. Ramon Franco, MD

    Specialties
    • Ear, Nose, and Throat
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1104817204
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Harvard Med Sch-Mass Eye & Ear Infirm
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Suny
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Penn St U
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Ramon 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 Laryngeal Cancer, Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia) and Vocal Cord Paralysis, 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.

    27 patients have reviewed Dr. Franco. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Franco.

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