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
Adolescents (16-18 years)
Adults (18+)
Adults (65+)
Hospital Affiliations
Baptist Hospital of Miami
South Miami Hospital
Education & Training
Education
CEME/Largo Medical Center Residency Program, Family Medicine, 2008
CEME/Largo Medical Center Internship Program, Osteopathic Internship, 2006
Nova Southeastern University College of 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/Healthy Kids
Medicare
HMO
POS
PPO
Entrust
HMO
Medicare
POS
CarePlus Health Plans
Great West
HMO
POS
PPO
Devoted Health
Dimension Health
Dimension International
First Health Network
BlueCare
Medicare HMO
Options
POS
PPO
Select
Florida Community Care
Global Excel
Humana Commercial/Medicare/HMO/PPO
Medicaid
Medicare
Medicaid
Multiplan
Oscar Health Plan
Preferred Care Network fka Medica
Select
HMO
NHP
POS
PPO
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
349 Ratings, 60 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
31/8/2024
Dr. Franco is very kind and patient.
31/8/2024
I like Dr Franco
29/8/2024
Dr Franco is a very caring and empathetic doctor.
26/8/2024
Dr Franco is an excellent provider. Very knowledgable, detailed with my care, empathetic and responsive to my needs
2/8/2024
Dr Franco was engaged and very compassionate
29/7/2024
Dr Melissa Franco & her assistants are very professional & friendly
29/7/2024
She took time to listen - excellent
21/7/2024
GREAT
15/7/2024
Good
5/7/2024
Doctor Franco was amazing! She always takes the time to listen and advise accordingly
2/7/2024
EXCELLENT FROM BEGINNING TO END!
1/7/2024
I had the pleasure of consulting with a truly exceptional physician. Their patience and attentiveness throughout the appointment were remarkable. I felt heard and understood, which greatly contributed to the success of my healthcare experience. Their compassionate approach, combined with their vast medical knowledge, left me feeling confident and assured.I wanted to express my deepest gratitude to Batista Health Care for employing such an outstanding healthcare professional. It is reassuring to know that I can rely on their expertise in the future.Warm regards,
29/6/2024
Dr. Franco is always very attentive and smiles when speaking to me. Great bedside manner. Would never change providers.
17/6/2024
Good
15/6/2024
Very good visit
11/6/2024
Very good
10/6/2024
This is an excellent practice with great staff
8/6/2024
Dr Franco is insightful and professional. I appreciate the willingness to have a conversation about my health and how to improve.
21/5/2024
Dr. Franco is very responsive to my needs and understanding. I felt comfortable discussing my concerns and conditions and she went through my meds, & Diag test. I'm very happy with her.
17/5/2024
Dr.Melissa Franco is amazing she is very caring and knowledgeable I will highly recommend her to friends and family
15/5/2024
Dr. Franco spent a considerable amount of time with me and she Involved me In the discussion, listening carefully to my concerns and providing excellent analysis and suggested solutions. She has a terrific "bedside" manner.
7/5/2024
Dr Franco is an amazing doctor.
5/5/2024
Dr. Melissa Franco is by far the most wonderful doctor. She is truly humble, caring, understands and give you her time. I cannot say enough about my doctor.
5/5/2024
Dr is very good and she gets involved when you are concerned about any issues.
4/5/2024
I have recommended Dr Franco to numerous people. She saved my husbands life
29/4/2024
I ask many questions & Dr Franco answered them all & listens to my conserns
23/4/2024
Dr Franco is very compassionate towards her passions
16/4/2024
Dr Franco is A+++
15/4/2024
Thorough and resourceful.
13/4/2024
Keep up the good work
12/4/2024
Provider very patient, thorough, professional, friendly
7/4/2024
Dr Franco is an excellent physician
27/3/2024
Dr franco is the best
26/3/2024
I have great respect for Melissa Franco. She listens and asks probing questions. Answers are well thought out
25/3/2024
Dr. Franco is very thorough and knowledgeable.
24/3/2024
Excellent Dr Franco is extremely concern about her patients health
24/3/2024
Excellent Thank You
22/3/2024
Dr Franco is such a wonderful caring person. I feel fortunate to have her as my doctor.
19/3/2024
Excellent experience, dr. Franco speak to you as a human, explain and make clear
14/3/2024
Dr Franco continues to provide superb medical service in her practice.
10/3/2024
I've had many physicians over the years & I truly like & trust Dr Franco because she listens to me & doesn't disregard any new health issues & looks at the whole view of my healthcare.
25/2/2024
My PCP is Melissa Franco she is always willing to listen and shows concern for me and kind and very professional.
25/2/2024
Good
20/2/2024
Dr. Franco provides a caring and sincere service. She is knowledgeable and open to hear and discuss options to treat medical concerns.
20/2/2024
Love Dr. Franco, she is wonderful!
19/2/2024
Amazing service and everything was perfect
18/2/2024
Dr. Franco was very professional did an excellent job.
17/2/2024
It was great
17/2/2024
Dr. Melissa Franco is absolutely an amazing doctor.
12/2/2024
DrFranco is an Excellent doctor who listens carefully to your needs.
12/2/2024
Very patient focused and personable.
11/2/2024
This was my first visit with Dr. Franco. I was truly impressed with her thirouThis was my first visit with Dr. Franco. I was Impressed with her thoroughness and concern.
6/2/2024
Dr. Melissa Franco is amazing.,It was my very first Appointment with Dr. Franco I can't tell you how impressed I was with her. So Professional and caring. I can't wait to see her again.
6/2/2024
Dr Franco is a great primary doctor.
6/2/2024
Love Dr. Franco. She's great
5/2/2024
I liked Dr. Franco. She takes good care of me.
4/2/2024
Dr. Franco is excellent and professional. Bonnie is also excellent & made the check out process very pleasant.
30/1/2024
Really fine dr Franco to be an excellent MD she listens educates and provides excellent care
28/1/2024
Dr. Franco is excellent. She listens, gives thoughtful consideration, and helpful suggestions and advice. She is very thorough!
26/1/2024
I have recommended Dr Franco to my sister and my local friends
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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.
4.9 / 5
