Sofia M. Franco, Pediatrician
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Sofia M. Franco

Pediatrician

555 South Floyd Street Louisville Kentucky, 40202

About

Sofia M. Franco, MD, works at the University of Louisville. The Department of Pediatrics, at the University of Louisville, is the second largest clinical department, having 21 divisions. Dr. Franco, being dedicated and passionate towards children in need, oversees medical care with the Kosair Children's Hospital; as well as the research facilities in which the University associates with: Family and Children First, Maryhurst Home for Girls, and Home of the Innocents. Through her extensive research, articles, and teachings; Dr. Franco has made clear her love for children and educating.

Education and Training

University of Santo Tomas

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

High Risk

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor at University of Louisville -
  • Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
  • Family and Children First, Maryhurst Home for Girls and Home of the Innocents. -

Internships

  • Albert Einstein Hospital

Fellowships

  • Oklahoma Medical Center, University of Louisville

Professional Society Memberships

  • Academic Pediatric Association, Southern Society of Pediatric Research, American Academy of Pediatrics

Articles and Publications

  • The Impact of Early Literacy Guidance on Language Skills of 3-Vear-Olds written in SAGE Journals
  • Infant Sleep Position Instruction and Parental Practice: Comparison of a Private Pediatric Office and an Inner-city Clinic written in PEDIATRICS

Hobbies / Sports

  • Reading

Favorite professional publications

  • Academic Pediatrics Journal

Sofia M. Franco's Practice location

University of Louisville

555 South Floyd Street -
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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JEWISH HOSPITAL & ST MARY'S HEALTHCAREl

200 ABRAHAM FLEXNER WAY LOUISVILLE KY 40202

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NORTON HOSPITAL/NORTON MEDICAL PAVILIONS/KOSAIR CHl

200 EAST CHESTNUT STREET LOUISVILLE KY 40202

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UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE HOSPITALl

530 SOUTH JACKSON STREET LOUISVILLE KY 40202

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