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Dr. Luis Miguel Franco M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
6620 Main St Baylor Clinic Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Luis Franco, MD treats patients in Houston, Texas and Coral gables, Florida and specializes in clinical genetics (m.d.), internal medicine, and ph.d. medical genetics. Dr. Franco graduated from Pontificia ...
Education and Training
Pontifical Xavierian University
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineProfessional Memberships
- Member American College of Physicians
- Member American Society of Human Genetics
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine, Medical Genetics 2009
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Practice At 6620 Main St Baylor Clinic
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- Dr. Carlos Bacino MD1504 Taub Loop Houston TX 77030
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