Overview
Frances Puleo is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Puleo is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hemorrhoids, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
120 N 7th St Ste 200, Chambersburg, PA 17201
500 University Dr, Hershey,, PA 17033
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. Frances Puleo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frances Puleo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Frances Puleo by calling their office at 717-217-6800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Frances Puleo a top-rated expert for Rectal Prolapse?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frances Puleo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rectal Prolapse, 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. Frances Puleo specialize in?
While Dr. Frances Puleo is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Frances Puleo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Frances Puleo has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rectal Prolapse. You can view a list of Dr. Frances Puleo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Frances Puleo accept my insurance?
Dr. Frances Puleo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-217-6800 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ColostomyDr. Puleo isDistinguished. Learn about Colostomy.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Puleo isDistinguished. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Puleo isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- IleostomyDr. Puleo isAdvanced. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Puleo isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Puleo isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Puleo isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- CellulitisDr. Puleo isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColitisDr. Puleo isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Puleo isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.