
Overview
Joseph Keith Franz, MD, is a hematologist who specializes in the treatment of hematological malignancies with expertise and a clinical research focus in multiple myeloma. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hematology. Dr. Franz received his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed his internal medicine residency at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and his hematology/oncology fellowship at UPMC.
His clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Dr. Franz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Franz is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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.
AHN Cancer Institute-Med Onc & Infusions At Allegheny General Hospital
Nathan Bahary MD, PhD received his B.A. from Cornell University, an M.D. from the Cornell University School of Medicine, and his Ph.D. from the Rockefeller University. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He did his postgraduate training at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital system before joining the faculty of UPMC as the Director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center. Since 2021, he is the Division Chief of Medical Oncology at AHN Cancer Institute and Director of AHNCI Clnical Research. Amongst his various appointments Dr. Bahary is a member of the NCI Pancreatic Task Force, the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) where he serves on the ECOG GI Steering Committee and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) His basic research interests lie in the intersection between gastrointestinal development, metabolic stress pathways, immunology, and cancer. He has a broad research background in cancer genetics, developmental biology, molecular biology, and clinical investigations, with specific training and expertise in key research areas broadly within the field of gastrointestinal oncology, and specifically within pancreatic cancer. Building on his work at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Bahary is using insights gained by studying vertebrate development to determine how cancers grow. Clinical trials emanating from this research will continue at AHN Cancer Institute and are expected to lead to the development of new targeted agents and immunologic strategies for treating cancer. Dr. Bahary is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Bahary is board certified in Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph K. Franz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph K. Franz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph K. Franz by calling their office at 412-438-2291. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph K. Franz a top-rated expert for Multiple Myeloma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph K. Franz is classified as an Experienced expert for Multiple Myeloma, 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. Joseph K. Franz specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph K. Franz is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Joseph K. Franz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph K. Franz has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Myeloma. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph K. Franz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph K. Franz accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph K. Franz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2291 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Multiple MyelomaDr. Franz isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Franz isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
