Overview
Melissa Franco is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Franco is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Cirrhosis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Franco is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
1295 NW 14th St, Miami, FL 33125
Additional Areas of Focus
Franco 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Melissa I. Franco, PA
How do I make an appointment with Melissa I. Franco, PA?
You can book an appointment with Melissa I. Franco, PA by calling their office at 305-243-8644. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Melissa I. Franco, PA a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Melissa I. Franco, PA is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hepatitis, 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 Melissa I. Franco, PA specialize in?
While Melissa I. Franco, PA is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, and Enlarged Liver. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Melissa I. Franco, PA participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Melissa I. Franco, PA has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Melissa I. Franco, PA's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Melissa I. Franco, PA accept my insurance?
Melissa I. Franco, PA accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-243-8644 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
- HepatitisFranco, PA isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CirrhosisFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- Enlarged LiverFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Hepatitis CFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- JaundiceFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- VisceromegalyFranco, PA isAdvanced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Experienced
- AscitesFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Banti's SyndromeFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CholedocholithiasisFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Esophageal VaricesFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gallbladder DiseaseFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gilbert SyndromeFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Gilbert Syndrome.
- Liver FailureFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- MacroamylasemiaFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeFranco, PA isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.