Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD

Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine  ·  
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Age 39
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Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD is an infectious disease specialist in Birmingham, AL. He graduated from Federal University of Minas Gerais / Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and specializes in infectious disease medicine and internal medicine.Read his story
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908 20th St S # 330B

Birmingham, AL 35205

Contact Information

Insurance Accepted

  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Health Net
  • HealthPlus
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • + 13 More

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Dr. Franco's Experience

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  • Specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine
  • Board certified in Infectious Disease
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  • No board actions found

Dr. Franco's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Franco "Dr. Franco is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Franco is committed to compassionate patient care, best practices in Infectious Diseases, teaching and clinical research. "

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Franco "Our mission is the provision of outstanding and compassionate care for patients coming to UAB teaching hospital and clinics. "

2  Specialties

  • Infectious Disease Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

1  Board Certifications

  • Infectious Disease
    Accredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*

1  Conditions Treated

  • Infectious Diseases

Background Check

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0 Sanctions

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0 Board Actions

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Education

  • Colegio Marista Dom Silverio
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1995
  • Federal University of Minas Gerais / Faculty of Medicine
    Medical School | Graduated 2002
  • Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
    Internship Hospital | Completed 2003
  • University of Miami Jackson Meml Hosp
    Internship Hospital | Completed 2008
  • Hospital das Clinicas da Faculdade de Medicine da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
    Residency Hospital | Completed 2004
  • University of Miami Jackson Meml Hosp
    Residency Hospital | Completed 2010
  • University of Alabama At Birmingham
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 2013

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Franco has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Franco's Reviews

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Dr. Franco's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    VERY GOOD

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    16 to 30 minutes
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Patient Comments (3)

HE IS VERY ACKNOWLEDGABLE AND PASSIONATE AT HIS EXPERTISE. HE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND TO GET WHAT YOU NEED AND GIVE YOU ADVICE.
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I deeply appreciate open communications and information he shares. He's supportive and treat me with kindness and respect. And he's smart.
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To the point, great looking, wonderful staff, (Bernie) best of all hep c gone in short order. Hated the meds and if not for Dr. Franko would have stopped.
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Dr. Franco accepts 22 insurance carriers

  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    HealthKeepers Plus POS
  • CareSource
    Medicaid
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
    Medicaid
  • Health Net
    Medicaid
  • HealthPlus
    Medicaid
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
    Medicaid
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Husky Health
    Medicaid
  • inHealth
    Medicaid
  • INTotal Health
    Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Midwest Health Plan
    Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare
    Medicaid
  • Peach State Health Plan
    Medicaid
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
    Medicaid
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
    Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthCare
    Medicaid
    Navigate HMO
  • VIVA Health
    VIVA Health HMO
  • Wellcare of Georgia
    Medicaid

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Dr. Franco's affiliated hospitals

UAB Hospital
1802 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
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UAB Hospital - Highlands
1201 11th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
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