Dr. Karen Franco M.D.
Emergency Physician (Pediatric) | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
4802 10th Ave Department Of Emerge Brooklyn NY, 11219About
Dr. Karen Franco is a pediatric emergency medicine physician practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Franco specializes in providing care for critically ill and injured children. Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians possess a vast amount of knowledge in areas such as neonatology, critical care and forensic pediatrics. Children involved in automobile accidents, child abuse or near-drowning episodes are frequent cases treated by pediatric emergency medicine physicians.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein Medicine
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Fellowships
- New York University - Bellevue Hospital Center
- Bellevue Hospital Center, New York, NY 2003
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