Summary

Dr. Franco received her medical training in BogotA?, Colombia where she also practiced pediatric medicine before moving to Miami in 1991. She was Chief Resident in Pediatrics at Crozer Chester Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA and received Board Certification in Pediatrics in 1998 and Pediatric Pulmonology Board Certification in 2000. Dr. Franco is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and did volunteer work as a Pediatric Intensivist with Operation Smile in Kenya, Brazil, Ecuador, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 39 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • St Christophers Hospital For Children
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Kidz Medical Services

3200 SW 60th Ct Ste 203Miami, FL 33155
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PediatricsPediatricsPediatricsPediatrics
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4.4 
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39 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Miami , FLFranklin , TNFranklin , TNFranklin , TN
Med School: Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Facultad De Medicina Med School: Universidad Mayor Real San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria Estela Franco

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AvMed
  • AvMed - HMO
  • AvMed - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CarePlus Health Plans (Florida Medicare)
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Home State Health Plan - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • PreferredOne
  • Prestige Health Choice
  • Prestige Health Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Simply Healthcare
  • Simply Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Maria Estela Franco has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Maria Estela Franco has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Pulmonology

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Florida, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Christophers Hospital For Children

Medical School

Colegio Mayor De Nuestra Senora Del Rosario Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Maria Franco speak?
Dr. Maria Franco speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Maria Franco affiliated with?
Dr. Maria Franco is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami.

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