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Dr. Franklin Saksena, MD

Cardiology* Age 86
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Dr. Franklin Saksena, MD

Cardiology* Age 86
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
64 years of experience
Dr. Franklin Saksena, MD is a Cardiologist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Saksena graduated from Queens U, Fac of Health Sciences in 1960 and completed a residency at Cook Co Hospital.Dr. Franklin Saksena, MD is a Cardiologist in Chicago, IL and has 64 years experience. Dr. Saksena currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Swedish Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. At present, Dr. Saksena received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Saksena's office accepts new patients. Dr. Saksena is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2740 W Foster Ave Ste 312, Chicago, IL 60625
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May 20, 2019
Brilliant and caring heart specialist.
— May 20, 2019
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Queens U, Fac of Health Sciences
    1960
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Royal Victoria Hospital
    1961
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cook Co Hospital
    1967
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Toronto
    1970
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Franklin Saksena, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Saksena's profile.

Dr. Franklin Saksena, MD is affiliated with Swedish Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Franklin Saksena, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL