Overview
Luis Franco is a Physiatrist in Hammond, Louisiana. Dr. Franco is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Periodic Paralysis, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Stroke, and Liver Failure.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
15717 Belle Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
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. Luis Franco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luis Franco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luis Franco by calling their office at 985-340-5998. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Luis Franco a top-rated expert for Familial Periodic Paralysis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luis Franco is classified as an Advanced expert for Familial Periodic Paralysis, 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. Luis Franco specialize in?
While Dr. Luis Franco is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Familial Periodic Paralysis, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Luis Franco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luis Franco has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Periodic Paralysis. You can view a list of Dr. Luis Franco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Luis Franco accept my insurance?
Dr. Luis Franco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 985-340-5998 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
- Advanced
- Familial Periodic ParalysisDr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Periodic Paralysis.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Franco isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- Experienced
- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- HemiplegiaDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Liver FailureDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- MyelomeningoceleDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Myelomeningocele.