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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.
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 locationsSwedish Covenant Hospital Outpatient Department
2740 W Foster AveChicago, IL 60625 Tel: (773) 878-8200
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
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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 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 , IL | Maywood , IL | Maywood , IL | Chicago , IL |
| Med School: Queens Univ Fac Of Med | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Franklin Benj E Saksena
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
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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