Melissa Franco, D.O., MPH, is a family medicine physician with Baptist Health Primary Care, a part of Baptist Health Medical Group, an organization of more than 180 physicians in multiple specialties closely aligned with Baptist Health South Florida.
She specializes in primary care, treating a wide range of health problems, including simple to complex health concerns such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. She performs health-risk assessments and educates patients about healthy lifestyle choices.
Dr. Franco received her doctor of osteopathic medicine and master’s of public health degrees from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. She completed a family practice internship and residency at Suncoast Hospital/Largo Medicine Center, Largo, Fla., where she was also co-chief resident. She is Board-certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
Provider Gender
Female
Language
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Hospital Affiliations
Baptist Hospital of Miami
South Miami Hospital
Education & Training
Education
HCA Florida Largo Hospital Residency, Family Medicine, 2008
HCA Florida Largo Hospital Internship, Osteopathic Medicine, 2006
Nova Southeastern University-Osteopathic Medicine Medical School, 2005
Certifications
Family Medicine/OMT American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, 2009
Note: Health plans that are currently contracted with Baptist Health are listed below. However, please check with our insurance provider to verify that Baptist Health is part of your provider network.
Aetna Better Health Medicaid & HealthyKids
Aetna Commercial
Avmed Commercial
Avmed Entrust
Care Plus
Cigna Commercial and Great West
Claritev - PHCS (a Multiplan Company)
Devoted Health
Dimension Health
First Health Network
Florida Blue Commercial and Exchange (PCPs excluded from MyBlue)
Florida Blue Medicare HMO
Florida Blue Medicare PPO
Florida Community Care
HealthSpring
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Medicaid
Oscar Health Plan
Preferred Care Network (A UnitedHealthcare company – United MedicareMax)
Tricare Select
United HealthCare Commercial and NHP
Ratings & Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 / 5
673 Ratings, 148 Reviews
4.9
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
06/22/2026
I love Dr. Franco
06/14/2026
Love Dr. Franco
06/06/2026
Dr Franco is Amazing!!!!
06/02/2026
Dr Franco is very thorough
06/02/2026
I only saw Nicette, technician; did not have appointment with Dr or PA. All my comments are for technician Nicette.
05/31/2026
Good
05/18/2026
Dr.Franco is an exceptionally kind doctor. She listens and asks questions after. She does not dismiss any of my concerns, no matter how trivial. I am so happy that she is my PCP! *I would 100% recommend her to everyone.
05/17/2026
Dr FrancoIs the best. She's worth the wait
05/11/2026
Dr. Franco is very professional, knowledgeable and demonstrates interest in her patients. I have the utmost respect and faith in her guidance
05/08/2026
Dr Franco spent quite a long time with me and seemed concerned about my health.
05/04/2026
Dr Franco listened to my situation, asked relevant questions, did a thorough exam and told me what she felt would be correct next steps
05/03/2026
Dr.Franco is the best!
05/03/2026
Dr. Franco is very professional and friendly, she shows concern for the person. Asks questions waits for you to answer. I hope she never retires.
05/03/2026
Doctor was very interested in my needs.
04/27/2026
Always and forever a GREAT human with so much knowledge
04/26/2026
All good
04/25/2026
The best
04/24/2026
By far Dr. Melissa Franco is the best doctor I ever have
04/19/2026
After my initial visit, I do like Dr. Franco very much.
04/18/2026
Showed a very caring, compassionate attitude and respect to my individual needs.
04/06/2026
I am very pleased with the care and attention I received
04/05/2026
DrFranco is an amazing, caring & very knowledgeable doctor. She listens and knows the questions to ask to best understand my needs. We are so very grateful for her!
03/30/2026
Dr Franco is an excellent physician. Very patient and thorough.
03/23/2026
Dr. Franco is a very caring and patient Physician.
03/22/2026
Dr Franco is wonderful and a very knowledgeable physician. Always listens to my concerns and helpful with my medical issues and giving me accurate information.Follow up is excellent and appreciated.
03/20/2026
Very caring and she listens to me.
03/16/2026
Dr. Franco always excellent
03/09/2026
Dr. Franco was excellent and took her time to listen to my concerns without making me feel rushed. I truly appreciate the care, compassion and professionalism.
03/03/2026
Dr Franco is superb phydician anx slwsys has my best care in mind.
03/02/2026
Good
03/01/2026
Dr. Melissa Franco is the best ! She took her time with me and never rushed. Explain everything very clearly.
02/26/2026
Dr Franco was very friendly and professional.
02/23/2026
Good
02/21/2026
Demonstrated honest concern.
02/15/2026
Dr Franco is very thorough, listens carefully
02/09/2026
I would recommend Franco but not the office
02/03/2026
Although I had to wait, I really like Dr Franco and her staff
02/01/2026
Dr Franco is a very dedicated doctor, always very caring with her patients.
01/31/2026
Dr Franco is excellent She is caring Very thorough Willing to listen, answer questions and provide explanations
01/25/2026
Dr. Franco is amazing and always has great advice
01/21/2026
Dr Franco provides exceptional care
01/12/2026
Dr. Franko is an excelent Doctor.
01/04/2026
Always a pleasing experience
01/03/2026
Dr. Franco took the time to answer any questions and concerns I had, without me feeling rushed. She also responds to my messages through the portal in a timely manner.
12/30/2025
Dr. Franco is a caring physician that took time to listen to my issues and addressed each one with practical solutions and advise.
12/29/2025
Exceptional physician! First among equals!
12/28/2025
I GREATLY APPRECIATED DR. MELISSA FRANCO FOR THIS VISIT, IT HAS BEEN AWHILE SINCE I SAW HER BECAUSE OF HER BUSY SCHEDULE I HAD TO SEE HER NURSE PRACTIONER, WHOM I PREFER NOT TO SEE AGAIN, SO I WILL MAKE SURE I KEEP MY 6 MONTHS APPT. WITH DR. FRANCO. SHE WAS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY A FRIEND, SO I WISH TO KEEP HER AS MY DOCTOR.
12/05/2025
Excellent in all aspects: well informed, thorough, detailed, responsive and warm.
12/05/2025
Dr. Franca is a wonderful doctor. She listens to my concerns and answers my questions in a very thoughtful manner. She explains concerns and conditions and guides me through the best way to treat them.
11/29/2025
My doctor is excellent and takes her time to discuss any concerns!
11/24/2025
Despite that she's always running late I.would not change her for another doctor
11/20/2025
Melissa Franco is the epitome of a great DOCTOR. She understands all of my concerns and is very understanding as well with my health concerns. She takes her time and address the issues one by one so I can understand to it's entirety.
11/18/2025
Have already recommended Dr. Franco. Unfortunately she is not taking any new patients right now. She is very thorough, kind patient knowledgeable.
11/17/2025
DrFranco is thorough with the care she provides to me. She asks all the important questions and that helps me to remember something I needed to tell her. I'm so grateful it'll be found her as our primary care physician, She's excellent!
11/17/2025
Dr Franco was very courteous and polite. She is very knowledgeable, has answers for your concerns and clearly explains everything.
11/17/2025
We love Dr. Franco!! She is an amazing doctor and person. We do not mind waiting for her to attend to us. She always listens, thoroughly reads our reports/notes, takes time to listen and work with us and our comfort levels to decide the direction of our care. Even though she was running behind, she never made us feel rushed, or that she didn't care and was hurrying us out. Love her!
11/16/2025
Dr Franco is the best! I know she's very busy yet I don't feel she rushes me in any way. She asks questions and really listens to me. She's amazing!
11/10/2025
VERY ATTENTIVE, LISTEN TO MY CONCERNS AND DISCUSS OPTIONS. SHOWS EMPATHY AND COMPASSION. MAKES ME FEEL HEARD. SPENDS QUALITY TIME WITH ME.
11/06/2025
Dr Franco is very professional and has a great bedside manner
11/02/2025
She always listen to your problems and try to find solutions
10/30/2025
The best excellent Meliis Franco
10/20/2025
The Provider showed a genuine interest in my health care
10/18/2025
A thorough and comprehensive discussion with the Doctor.
10/18/2025
Dr Franco is a very professional and competent physician. She considers care from many perspectives and offers complementary actions to support good health. She's thorough and demonstrates concern for her patients. I'm glad that she is my doctor.
10/06/2025
Dr Melissa Franco is one of the kindest providers I've ever experienced. She not only provides care to me, but my parents, grandmother and siblings. We all feel very fortunate to have such a wonderful Dr.
10/04/2025
Love Dr Franco
10/04/2025
Dr.Franco is the best!
09/29/2025
Dr. Franco listen to my concerns. We discussed lab results. She referred me to GI Specialist. We talked about possible memory issues. I felt she was a good listener.
09/23/2025
I have been seen by Dr. Melissa Franco. Great Doctor, she always get a good care of me.
09/15/2025
Dr. Franco is so caring and Professional.
09/15/2025
Dr Franco may have been late but provided me with all the time I needed.
09/08/2025
Dr Franco is always very thorough, shows genuine concern, attentiveness and compassion. She demonstrates true passion and desire for patient's well-being.
09/07/2025
Great
09/01/2025
Good experience
08/25/2025
Great experience
08/25/2025
Dr. Franco is an excellent primary care physician, who is thorough.
08/19/2025
Very pleased with Dr Franco's concerns for me
08/17/2025
I came in with an abscess on my hand, and Dr. Franco and her assistant went through the trouble of speaking to a hand surgeon who referred me to the emergency room for IV antibiotics
08/17/2025
Very caring, good listener, very good information on health & medications.
08/15/2025
Dr. Franco is very compassionate and thorough.
08/11/2025
DR. FRANCO IS ALWAYS ABOVE AND BEYOND ANY AND ALL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS: BEST OF THE BEST!
08/10/2025
Love Dr. Franco. I understand that emergencies occur; I wish it had been communicated. I am grateful that Dr. Franco didn't make me feel rushed.
08/09/2025
I always recommend Dr. Franco, I choose my insurance based on whether or not they cover her. Dr. Franco is an incredible doctor and a wonderful person. I have always felt listened to and respected by her.
08/09/2025
She listen and Is very caring
08/09/2025
Doctor franco is second to-non. She is an extraordinary provider that deserves a 5 star all the time.
08/04/2025
Competent, compassionate professional!
08/03/2025
Doctor Franco is a compassionate provider. She goes above and beyond for her patients, and I highly recommend Her to any patient.
07/20/2025
Dr. Franco is always very thorough and attentive. She has excellent communication skills and listens to her patient's concerns.
07/19/2025
Dr. Melissa Franco is the best please never remover from my local Baptist.
07/13/2025
Greatest doctor I've ever had.
07/07/2025
I can't say enough positive things about about Dr Franco she listens is respectful calm and professional always makes me feel like her aim is to coordinate educate and address my multiple medical issues
07/04/2025
Professional, ask the right questions, seems concerned, opened to discuss anything.
06/18/2025
Dr Franco is amazing.
06/15/2025
Dr. Franco is one of the best doctors I have ever had!
06/11/2025
Dr Franco was thorough and detailed. Her bedside manner is great, allowed me to express my concerns without being rushed.
06/10/2025
Good
05/25/2025
We Love Dr. Franco she is the best.
05/19/2025
Excellent
05/17/2025
Keep up the good work.
05/06/2025
I like my doctor which is why I chose her, and she is very knowledgeable,
05/05/2025
Dr Franco is the BEST!
04/29/2025
Dr. Franco is an outstanding professional willing to go "the extra mile" in my health care.
04/28/2025
Good
04/25/2025
I recommended Dr. Franco several times, she is the best
04/16/2025
Exceptional physician. First among equals!
04/13/2025
I felt very relieved after my visit.
04/12/2025
Dr. Franco is outstanding.
04/07/2025
Dr Melissa N Franco Is Always Friendly, Attentive, Thorough, and Professional. She Attempts To Assist and Inform, and Guide Me, Through My Health Challenges and With Attentive Followup.
03/27/2025
Dr Franco takes her time with patients. She listens to you. Very professional and caring physician. Would highly recommend her.
03/25/2025
Dr.Franco is amazing. She takes time to listen. She explains things thoroughly. She is vey lnowledgeable!
03/25/2025
Dr Franco is excellent. Always gives me her full attention
02/28/2025
Dr Franco is very nice; I always recommend her
02/23/2025
Fortunate to have Dr. Franco as my doctor she is very attentive and takes the time to understand what's going on for me and provide the appropriate exam and treatment plan
02/23/2025
Extremely good
02/15/2025
The doctor, nurse navigator and nurse practitioner did an awesome job addressing my concerns .
02/15/2025
Well done
02/10/2025
Dr. Franco always find time to go through ALL medical issues and ensure referrals are made when necessary.
02/09/2025
Always great
02/05/2025
Good
02/04/2025
I would recommend dr Franco to anyone shes the best doctor ive had in a longtime I hope she stay at Baptist
02/03/2025
Listens and inudes me in treatment decisions.
01/26/2025
Great
01/25/2025
Dr. Franco examined me and strongly recommended I be hospitalized. It's a good thing she did as I was in terrible pain and had surgery 4 days later.
01/22/2025
Good!
01/20/2025
Excellent service all around
01/19/2025
Dr. Franco is an excellent professional
01/18/2025
Dr. Melissa Franco is awesome plain and simple
01/16/2025
Dr. Franco is a pleasure. She is knowledgeable and and compassionate.
01/13/2025
Dr. Franco read the notes about my hospital stay before seeing me. She was on top of my health issues.
01/13/2025
Dr. Franco is resourceful, efficient and competent!
01/12/2025
Good
01/11/2025
She reviewed Lab work and gave excellent advice & recommendations
01/11/2025
Dr. Franco listens. She is a dedicated health care professional. A true gem in the mediacal field. We need more doctors like her!
12/27/2024
Dr. Melissa Franco is an excellent physician. First among equals.
12/09/2024
Made sure I understood
12/08/2024
Dr. Franco is the best'!
11/13/2024
Dr: Franco and I we have a good communication in regard to my medical condition
11/10/2024
Very pleased
11/10/2024
Dr. Franco is the best! AMAZING care and concern.
11/04/2024
I truly appreciate her concern regarding my health and pain
10/18/2024
She is very patience doesn't rush you out for next patience
10/11/2024
She's a very good doctor who listens to your concerns
10/04/2024
Great doctor with the patients interest at heart
10/04/2024
Good
08/31/2024
Dr. Franco is very kind and patient.
08/31/2024
I like Dr Franco
08/29/2024
Dr Franco is a very caring and empathetic doctor.
08/26/2024
Dr Franco is an excellent provider. Very knowledgable, detailed with my care, empathetic and responsive to my needs
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4.9 / 5
