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Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 46
Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD
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Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 46
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Franco graduated from FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MINAS GERAIS / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 2002 and completed a residency at Hospital Das Clinicas Da Faculdade De Medicine Da Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais.Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD is an Infectious Disease Internist in Birmingham, AL and has 22 years experience. Dr. Franco currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Cullman Regional Medical Center, DCH Regional Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center and UAB Hospital. Dr. Franco has experience treating conditions like Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Franco received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Franco's office accepts new patients. Dr. Franco also speaks Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Franco is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hepatitis C
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hepatitis C
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hepatitis C
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Cellulitis
Joint Pain
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Failure to Thrive
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Brain Abscess
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chest Pain
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Constipation
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Infectious Diseases
Infective Arthritis
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Ulcer
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Ocular Syphilis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polyneuropathy
Proteinuria
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sepsis
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Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Swine Flu
Syphilis Infections
Tension Headache
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin D Deficiency

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
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  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
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    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
  • Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate POS
  • Preferred Patient Care

Locations

  1. 1 1917 Clinic
    908 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Jan 05, 2017
HE IS VERY ACKNOWLEDGABLE AND PASSIONATE AT HIS EXPERTISE. HE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND TO GET WHAT YOU NEED AND GIVE YOU ADVICE.
JEFFW in Alabaster — Jan 05, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Portuguese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Infectious Disease Medicine
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MINAS GERAIS / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
    2008
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital Das Clinicas Da Faculdade De Medicine Da Universidade Federal De Minas Gerais
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2013
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Franco's profile.

Dr. Franco frequently treats the following conditions: Hepatitis C and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD is affiliated with Cullman Regional Medical Center, DCH Regional Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center and UAB Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ricardo Franco, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cullman Regional Medical Center

    1912 AL Highway 157, Cullman, AL

  • DCH Regional Medical Center

    809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • UAB Hospital

    1802 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL