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Summary
Dr. Cass Franklin has practiced surgery, transplant surgery, and vascular surgery for 48 years. He treats chronic kidney disease and performs indwelling pleural or peritoneal catheter placement, abdominal ultrasound, and vascular access procedures. He is affiliated with Blank Children's Hospital and sees patients in Des Moines and West Des Moines, Iowa. He speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Franklin completed his residency at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Franklin 5 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 48 years of experience
- 33 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Spanish
- U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Cass Franklin has 3 locationsUnitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital
700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316 Tel: (515) 263-5612
Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center
1200 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50309 Tel: (515) 241-6212
Unitypoint Health Des Moines Methodist West Hospital
1660 60th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266 Tel: (515) 343-1000
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| Dr. Cass Franklin, MD | Dr. John Axel Strom, MD | Dr. Joseph Gregory Bauer, MD | Dr. Alan Russell Koslow, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Vascular Surgery |
| 48 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | |||
| Des Moines , IA | West Burlington , IA | Des Moines , IA | West Des Moines , IA |
| Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE | Med School: University Of Kansas School Of Medicine | Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Cass Franklin
Medical Specialties
Dr. Cass Franklin has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Cass Franklin has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
48 Years Experience
Dr. Cass Franklin holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at U S Department Of Veterans Affairs.
Medical School
Graduated from Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University in 1978.
NPI Number
Dr. Franklin's NPI number is 1760487151.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Dr. Cass Franklin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Cass Franklin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Is Dr. Cass Franklin accepting new patients?
- Dr. Cass Franklin has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- What languages does Dr. Cass Franklin speak?
- Dr. Cass Franklin speaks English and Spanish.
- Does Dr. Cass Franklin accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Cass Franklin accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Cass Franklin's office located?
- Dr. Cass Franklin's office is located at 700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50316.
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