Overview
Todd D. Franco, DO, is a sports medicine specialist with AHN Orthopaedic Institute, specializing in providing patients care for sports-related injuries. He has expertise in concussion, back pain, hip pain, joint injections, knee injuries, ligament tears, muscle injuries, neck pain, shoulder injuries, and tendon injuries. Dr. Franco went to medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. He did his residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and completed his fellowship in sports medicine at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Franco is affiliated with the American Osteopathic Association and currently serves as the lead team physician for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He sees patients ages 12 and older.
His clinical expertise encompasses Concussion, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
Dr. Franco is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Sports Medicine and American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
1307 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
3001 Cool Springs Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15234
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Todd D. Franco
Is Dr. Todd D. Franco a top-rated expert for Concussion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Todd D. Franco is classified as an Experienced expert for Concussion, 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. Todd D. Franco specialize in?
While Dr. Todd D. Franco is a Sports Medicine, they have specific expertise in Concussion, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Sports Medicine.
Does Dr. Todd D. Franco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Todd D. Franco has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Concussion. You can view a list of Dr. Todd D. Franco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Todd D. Franco accept my insurance?
Dr. Todd D. Franco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- BursitisDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- ConcussionDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- TendinitisDr. Franco isExperienced. Learn about Tendinitis.