Dr. Joseph Franco, DO
Interventional Cardiology*•Male•Age 44
Interventional Cardiology*
Dr. Joseph Franco, DO is an interventional cardiology specialist in Nesconset, NY and has over 17 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. He specializes in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiology.
Cardiovascular and Lifestyle Medicine
57 Southern Blvd Ste 3 Nesconset, NY 11767Accepting new patients
Dr. Franco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Franco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
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Dr. Franco accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Buckeye Community Health Plan
- Medicare
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Healthfirst
- HealthPartners
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MagnaCare
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- Oxford Health Plans
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
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Dr. Franco's Top Procedures and Conditions
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Dr. Franco treats Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Franco treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
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Dr. Franco treats Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder more than 96% of his peers
Dr. Franco treats this condition more than 96% of his peers
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Dr. Franco treats Cardiomegaly more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Franco treats this condition more than 95% of his peers
Dr. Franco's conditions and procedures:
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
- Cardiomegaly
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Congestive Heart Failure
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina
- Animal Allergies
- Anxiety
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bird Flu
- Bladder Atony
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Breast Pain
- Bronchitis
- Bunion
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Defects, Adult
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Dehydration
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dizziness
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Emphysema
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Essential Tremor
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Fungal Nail Infection
- Gait Abnormality
- Ganglion Cyst
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Genital Warts
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis A
- Hernia
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hydrocele
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart with Failure
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Intertrigo
- Intestinal Diverticulitis
- Intestinal Diverticulosis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Infection
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Long QT Syndrome
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Mastodynia
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Muscle Cramping
- Muscle Weakness
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Overweight
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
- Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
- Peripheral Edema
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pinched Nerve in Back
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Pneumonia
- Polyneuropathy
- Potassium Deficiency
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Prinzmetal Angina
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Purpura
- Radiculopathy
- Raynaud's Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
- Ringworm
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
- Septal Defect
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shortness of Breath
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sleep Apnea
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Swine Flu
- Syncope
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
- Typical Atrial Flutter
- Unstable Angina
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Valvular Regurgitation
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Vitamin B Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Warts
- Wheezing
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
- Angioplasty With Stent Placement
- Ankle–Brachial Index Test
- Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
- Atherectomy
- Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
- Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardioversion
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Holter Monitoring
- Laser Angioplasty
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Peripheral Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Stress Echocardiogram
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- Tilt_Testing
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiology
- Cardiology
Board Certifications
Brown University / Alpert Medical School|Temple University Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 2014
Temple University Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2009
Temple University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 2007
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical School, 2006
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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What is Dr. Joseph Franco, DO's office address?
Dr. Franco's office is located at 57 Southern Blvd Ste 3, Nesconset, NY 11767. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Joseph Franco, DO speak?
Dr. Joseph Franco, DO is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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hospital awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
4% higher than the national average
7% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
3% higher than the national average
3% lower than the national average
hospital awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
2% higher than the national average
2% lower than the national average
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