Summary

Dr. Jose Franco is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with 36 years of experience treating digestive and liver conditions. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he also completed his residency in 1993. Dr. Franco pursued specialized fellowship training at both the University of Nebraska in 1995 and Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals in 1994, developing expertise in advanced gastroenterology care. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Franco practices at Froedtert Hospital locations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and maintains an affiliation with Clement J Zablocki VA Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating serious liver conditions such as cirrhosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. He also manages esophageal varices, which are enlarged veins that can develop in patients with liver disease. Patients rate Dr. Franco an average of 3.7 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University of Nebraska
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Jose Franco has 2 locations

Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Froedtert Hospital

8850 William Coffey DrMilwaukee, WI 53226

Transplant Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

8900 W Doyne AveMilwaukee, WI 53226

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Jose Franco, MDDr. Kathleen Van ThielDr. Ann Butler NattingerDr. Manuel Sia Yapchai
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
36 Years of Experience 43 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks German, French
Milwaukee , WIMilwaukee , WIMilwaukee , WIGreendale , WI
Med School: Medical College of Wisconsin Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Univ Of The East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jose Franco

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Medical Specialties

Jose Franco has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Jose Franco has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Jose Franco holds an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Wisconsin that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Nebraska in 1995 and Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals in 1994.

Residency

Completed their residency at Medical College of Wisconsin in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1990.

NPI Number

Jose Franco's NPI number is 1699726547.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jose Franco's office located?
Jose Franco's office is located at 8850 William Coffey Dr, Milwaukee, WI, 53226.
Is Jose Franco accepting new patients?
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Does Jose Franco accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Jose Franco has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Jose Franco affiliated with?
Jose Franco is affiliated with Clement J Zablocki Va Medical Center.
What languages does Jose Franco speak?
Jose Franco speaks Spanish and English.

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