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Dr. Stefano Franco, MD

Internal Medicine*
3.3 (16)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Stefano Franco, MD

Dr. Stefano Franco, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 50 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from University Rome and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Franco, completed a residency at Brooklyn Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Franco an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Franco works at Practice in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice, Pharyngitis and Acute Lower Respiratory Infection 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
    Shifrin Medical PC
    98 AVENUE U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 372-0500
    Monday
    13:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 13:00
    Wednesday
    13:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    13:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 13:00

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
  • Staten Island University Hospital

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Pharyngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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ADHD and-or ADD
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Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bronchitis
Cellulitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Diabetes Type 1
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Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gout
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Hepatitis A
High Cholesterol
Hyperkalemia
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Hypokalemia
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Impetigo
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Limb Swelling
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Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Mastodynia
Migraine
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Muscle Weakness
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Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteopenia
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Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Prostatitis
Rash
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Scabies
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Shortness of Breath
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Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Vertigo
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Spirometry
Steroid Injection
Urinalysis
Vaccination
Wellness Examination
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    • Aetna
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    • Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
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    • Connecticare
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    3.3
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    Based on 16 ratings
    Patient Ratings (16)
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Stefano Franco, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 50 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, Italian and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1932189172
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Brooklyn Hospital Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University Rome
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Stefano 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 Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice, Pharyngitis and Acute Lower Respiratory Infection, 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.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Franco. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Franco.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Franco, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Franco appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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