Summary

Dr. Franklin Saksena is a cardiovascular disease specialist and internist with 66 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Queens University Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. His extensive career has focused on heart and vascular conditions as well as comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Saksena speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Saksena practices throughout Chicago, Illinois, with affiliations at Swedish Hospital and several other major medical centers. He treats patients with type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol, including cholesterol management in children and teens. His practice includes performing complete blood counts and electrocardiograms to monitor heart health. Franklin also provides emergency care services when needed.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 66 years of experience
  • 15 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • John H Stroger Hospital Of Cook County
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Franklin Benj E Saksena has 5 locations

Swedish Covenant Hospital Outpatient Department

2740 W Foster AveChicago, IL 60625
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County

1969 W Ogden AveChicago, IL 60612

Ascension Saint Mary

2233 W Division StChicago, IL 60622

Swedish Hospital

5140 N California AveChicago, IL 60625

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66 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Polish
Chicago , ILMaywood , ILMaywood , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Queens Univ Fac Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Franklin Benj E Saksena

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • National Vision Administrators
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Franklin Benj E Saksena has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Franklin Benj E Saksena has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

66 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

John H Stroger Hospital Of Cook County

Medical School

Queens Univ Fac Of MedGraduated in 1960

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