
Overview
I’m very grateful for the opportunity to take care of children and get to know families. Kids deserve the very best chance to live an active, fulfilling childhood. I'm passionate about providing great orthopedic care to kids and teens. My medical interests include: bowed legs foot deformity knock knees limb deformity orthopedic surgery osteogenesis imperfecta prosthetics trauma I’m proud to be part of a dedicated team that’s committed to improving the quality of life for children and young adults. In addition to caring for patients and teaching our residents and fellows, research is an important part of my work — and can lead to improved care and patient outcomes.
Dr. Franzone is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Knock Knees, Small Patella Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Dr. Franzone is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles.
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1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
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Dr. Franzone has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
In addition to my work as a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, the Shands/MacEwen Endowed Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, and division chief of the Nemours Spine and Scoliosis Center, I help educate the next generation of orthopedic physicians. I am the Clinical Fellowship Director Emeritus for the orthopedics department at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. I train residents, fellows and visiting observers in advanced spinal deformity techniques. I’m a professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, and frequently teach and lecture at national and international courses, educational symposia, conferences and other institutions. I am vice president of the Scoliosis Research Society, president of Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation, a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America and a member of the Medical and Scientific Board of the National Spine Health Foundation. In addition, I have authored more than 200 research articles and 30 book chapters, and serve as a reviewer of four journals. Children are amazing. They just want to get better so they can get back to being kids. I enjoy giving each patient and family the personalized and customized attention they need, and making sure their questions are answered. There’s no template for this kind of care. I’m proud to be at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. We handle the most complex cases and teach the techniques other people come here to learn to do. Every person in our department is a national leader in his or her field. You couldn’t duplicate a group like this. It’s a real privilege to work with a team this good. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone by calling their office at 800-416-4441. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone a top-rated expert for Osteogenesis Imperfecta?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone is classified as an Elite expert for Osteogenesis Imperfecta, 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. Jeanne M. Franzone specialize in?
While Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Osteotomy, and Knock Knees. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteogenesis Imperfecta. You can view a list of Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeanne M. Franzone accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-416-4441 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
- Elite
- Osteogenesis ImperfectaDr. Franzone isElite. Learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
- Advanced
- Acromicric DysplasiaDr. Franzone isAdvanced. Learn about Acromicric Dysplasia.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Franzone isAdvanced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Franzone isAdvanced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- ClubfootDr. Franzone isAdvanced. Learn about Clubfoot.
- Congenital Bowing of Long BonesDr. Franzone isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Bowing of Long Bones.
- Congenital Femoral DeficiencyDr. Franzone isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Femoral Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Absence of TibiaDr. Franzone isExperienced. Learn about Absence of Tibia.
- AchondroplasiaDr. Franzone isExperienced. Learn about Achondroplasia.
- Acromesomelic DysplasiaDr. Franzone isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia.
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson Type
- Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux TypeDr. Franzone isExperienced. Learn about Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type.


