Edward R. Franko
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
Baylor Scott & White North Texas Colon And Rectal Associates - North Garland
7217 Telecom Pkwy, Ste 100, 
Garland, TX 

Overview

Dr. Franko is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. Dr. Franko sees patients at the North Texas Colon & Rectal Dallas and Garland office locations. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Franko has been named one of Texas Monthly's Texas Super Doctors for over 10 years earning him a place on Texas Monthly's Hall of Fame list. Dr. Franko was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2025.

Dr. Franko is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Proctitis, Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Franko is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Franko is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Colorectal Surgery

Licenses

Specialist in TX

Board Certifications

Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery

Fellowships

Colon & Rectal Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center - 1992

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Waxahachie
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor University Medical Center

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
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • 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
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Trustmark
  • PPO
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

Baylor Scott & White North Texas Colon and Rectal Associates - North Garland
7217 Telecom Pkwy, Ste 100, Garland, TX 75044
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White North Texas Colon and Rectal Associates - Dallas
3409 Worth St, Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75246

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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7217 Telecom Pkwy, Ste 100, 
Garland, TX 
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Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Dr. Pendola is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He sees patients at the North Texas Colon & Rectal Dallas and Garland office locations. He is accepting new patients. Dr. Pendola has been nominated for the seventh consecutive year for D Magazine's 2025 Best Docs . Dr. Pendola has been named a Texas Super Doctor for 2023 by Texas Monthly. Dr. Pendola is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Pendola is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery- American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery. Dr. Pendola is currently accepting new patients.

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Is Dr. Edward R. Franko a top-rated expert for Proctitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward R. Franko is classified as an Advanced expert for Proctitis, 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. Edward R. Franko specialize in?

While Dr. Edward R. Franko is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Proctitis, Bladder Reconstruction, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.

Does Dr. Edward R. Franko participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Edward R. Franko has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Proctitis. You can view a list of Dr. Edward R. Franko's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Edward R. Franko accept my insurance?

Dr. Edward R. Franko accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-7600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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