Address:
Surgical Affiliates
411 Laurel St, Des Moines 50314
(515) 247-3266 (Phone), (515) 643-8688 (Fax)
Procedures:
Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Liver Cancer, Pancreas Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Parathyroid surgery, Sarcoma
Conditions:
Adrenal Tumors, Breast Cancer, Cancers, Skin, General, Carcinoid, Colon Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Gastric cancer, Liver Cancer, Liver Tumor, Pancreas Disease, Pancreatic & Pancreatobiliary (Diseases & Disorders), Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer & Related Tumors Of The Pancreas & Periampullary Region, Pancreatic Cancer, Adult, Parathyroid Surgery, Peritoneum Cancer, Rectosigmoid neoplasm, Rectum Cancer, Sarcoma, Thyroid cancer
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll, Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion versus systemic chemotherapy alone for colorectal peritoneal carcinomatosis., 2010, Multivisceral resection does not affect morbidity and survival after cytoreductive surgery and chemoperfusion for carcinomatosis from colorectal cancer, 2008, Loss of heterozygosity predicts poor survival after resection of pancreatic adenocarcinoma, 2008, Conversion of laparoscopic colon resection does not affect survival in colon cancer, 2008, Aggressive surgical management of peritoneal carcinomatosis with low mortality in a high-volume tertiary cancer center, 2008, Non-functional neuroendocrine carcinoma of the pancreas: incidence, tumor biology, and outcomes in 2,158 patients, 2010, Serous cystadenocarcinoma of the pancreas with metachronous hepatic metastasis, 2008
Hospitals:
Surgical Affiliates
411 Laurel St, Des Moines 50314
Mercy Medical Center - Des Moines
1111 6Th Ave, Des Moines 50314
Philosophy:
Dr. Franko is a fellowship-trained cancer and endocrine surgeon who devotes all his time to care of patients with cancer and endocrine disorders. Integration of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery in his practice allows for superior outcomes in supportive and honest atmosphere.
Education:
Medical School
University Pj Safarik
Graduated: 1996
University Of Illinois/Metro Group Hospitals
Graduated: 2002
Abington Memorial Hospital
Graduated: 2006
University Of Pittsburgh-Presbyterian Shadyside
Graduated: 2008