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Dr. Joseph Franks, MD

Urology* Age 54
Dr. Joseph Franks, MD
4.8 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Franks, MD is an Urology Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA.
Dr. Joseph Franks, MD
4.8 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Franks, MD

Urology* Age 54
Santa Cruz, CA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Franks, MD is an Urology Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Dr. Joseph Franks, MD is an Urology Specialist in Santa Cruz, CA and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Tucom-Ca. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz. At present, Dr. Franks received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients.

Explains Conditions Well

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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These providers are on the medical staff of Dominican Hospital.
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Acute Kidney Infection
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Balanoposthitis
Acute Kidney Infection
Atrophic Vaginitis
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bladder Infection
Bladder Stones
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Chordee
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Chronic Kidney Diseases
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
End-Stage Renal Disease
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Epididymitis
Hydrocele
Hydronephrosis
Hypogonadism
Hypospadias
Interstitial Cystitis
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Kidney Stones
Male Infertility
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Orchitis
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Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pelvic Abscess
Peyronie's Disease
Phimosis
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Polyuria
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Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cyst
Prostatitis
Spermatocele
Testicular Dysfunction
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Undescended Testicles
Ureteral Stones
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Ureterocele
Urethral Stricture
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Adrenalectomy
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Bladder Surgery
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Circumcision
Complete Nephrectomy With Robotic Assistance
Cystometry
Cystotomy
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incomplete Circumcision Repair
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Stone Removal, Closed
Lithotripsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Partial Cystectomy with Robotic Assist
Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
Renal Transplant
Resection of Bladder Neck
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Ureteroneocystostomy
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Uroflowmetry
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center (2911)
    2911 CHANTICLEER AVE, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
  2. 2 Santa Cruz Medical Clinic
    2025 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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4.8
Based on 14 Reviews
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Sep 29, 2020
I've been seeing Dr Franks for 5 or more years. He is one of the best doctors I've come across in any field. He is well educated, friendly, takes time with me each visit, remembers me and my family members. I wish there were more doctors like him practicing medicine.
— Sep 29, 2020
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Specialties*
Urology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tucom-Ca
    1996
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University Ca San Francisco
    1997
Internship
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Dr. Joseph Franks, MD is affiliated with Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

  • Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center Of Santa Cruz

    2900 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA