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Jan Franko, MD, General Surgery, Des Moines, IA

Jan Franko MD PhD, FACS

Endocrine, Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)


Clinical Professor of Surgery

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  • 411 Laurel StSte 2100Des Moines, IA 50314

  • Phone+1 515-247-3266

  • Fax+1 515-643-8688

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Summary

  • * Extensive experience and expertise in surgical oncology, including minimally invasive techniques, esophagogastric, peritoneal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic surgery, and endocrine surgery.
    * Internationally recognized expert in peritoneal surface oncology (NCCN-cited publications).
    * Experience in clinical environment building, sustainment, and crisis management through surgeon coaching and development, operational quality and consistency, education in a self-learning environment and nurturing institutional knowledge

Education & Training

  • Carnegie Mellon University
    Carnegie Mellon UniversityMMM, 2021 - 2023
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2006 - 2008
  • Abington Memorial Hospital
    Abington Memorial HospitalResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2006
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • Pavol Jozef Safarik University Faculty of Medicine
    Pavol Jozef Safarik University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

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