Dr. John Paul Franz MD
Urologist
1050 Bower Hill Rd Pittsburgh PA, 15243About
Dr. John Franz is a urologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Franz specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1968
Board Certification
UrologyAmerican Board of UrologyABU
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