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Cass Franklin, MD, General Surgery, Des Moines, IA

CassFranklinMD

General Surgery Des Moines, IA

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  • Office

    411 Laurel St
    Ste 3250
    Des Moines, IA 50314
    Phone+1 515-643-6400
    Fax+1 515-643-5816

Summary

  • Dr. Cass Franklin, MD is a general surgeon in Des Moines, Iowa. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Iowa and Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital, and UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Education & Training

  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 1981 - 1983
  • Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital
    Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1979 - 1981
  • Temple University Hospital
    Temple University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1978 - 1979
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1980 - 2006
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Press Mentions

  • MercyOne Says 60% of Its Healthcare Workers Have Received Vaccines
    MercyOne Says 60% of Its Healthcare Workers Have Received VaccinesJanuary 11th, 2021
  • Three Paired in Kidney Donor Chain
    Three Paired in Kidney Donor ChainOctober 24th, 2015

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