Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
355 E Erie St, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Colin Franz is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Franz is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Brachial Plexopathy, and Mononeuritis Multiplex.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine

Licenses

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
355 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611
Other Locations
Northwestern Mem Hospital Hosp
676 N Saint Clair St Ste 2100, Chicago, IL 60611

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Colin Franz

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Colin Franz?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Colin Franz by calling their office at 312-238-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Colin Franz a top-rated expert for Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colin Franz is classified as an Advanced expert for Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Colin Franz specialize in?

While Dr. Colin Franz is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Brachial Plexopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.

Does Dr. Colin Franz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Colin Franz has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hereditary Neuralgic Amyotrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Colin Franz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Colin Franz accept my insurance?

Dr. Colin Franz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-238-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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