
Dr. Kevin M. Franzese
Overview
Kevin Franzese, DO, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and brain injury medicine. He is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, who presently practices inpatient brain injury, stroke, and neurological rehabilitation on a teaching service at UPMC Mercy and is a consultant at UPMC Presbyterian. In his outpatient clinic, he sees patients with concussions and more severe brain injuries, strokes, and spasticity. His academic interests lie in acute care management of patients with severe traumatic brain injuries and in resident education and wellness. He received his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed an internship at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, his residency at Rusk Institute at NYU School of Medicine, followed by his fellowship at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab at Northwestern University School of Medicine (formerly the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago).
His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Gastrostomy.
Dr. Franzese is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Franzese is currently accepting new patients.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations
1622 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
3200 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
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UPMC Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation
Michael Munin, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is the EMG co-medical director at UPMC Presbyterian and is a professor and vice chair for strategic planning and program development for PM&R at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in the departments of rehabilitation science and technology and otolaryngology. He also directs the spasticity and prosthetic rehabilitation clinics at UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Munin received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, followed by his fellowship at Research Enrichment for Physiatrists. Dr. Munin is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spasticity, Hemiplegia, Mononeuritis Multiplex, Moebius Syndrome, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Munin is board certified in American Board Of Electrodiagnostic Medicine and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Munin is currently accepting new patients.
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Is Dr. Kevin M. Franzese a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kevin M. Franzese is classified as an Experienced expert for Stroke, 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. Kevin M. Franzese specialize in?
While Dr. Kevin M. Franzese is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Dysarthria, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
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Dr. Kevin M. Franzese accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-232-8901 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Franzese isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Franzese isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- ConcussionDr. Franzese isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- DysarthriaDr. Franzese isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- GastrostomyDr. Franzese isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HemiplegiaDr. Franzese isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.


