Dr. Thomas A. Franco MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
16120 W Dodge Rd Omaha NE, 68118About
Dr. Thomas Franco is a physiatrist practicing in Omaha, NE. Dr. Franco is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Franco focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Franco can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ of Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1989
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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