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Office
Carr 14, Interior, Barrio Rincon
Cayey, PR 00736Phone+1 787-432-7663
Summary
- Dr. Javier Cerra-Franco is a gastroenterologist based in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He completed his medical education at Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in 2012 and underwent residency in Internal Medicine at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. He further specialized in Advanced Endoscopy from 2020 to 2021 at Montefiore Medical Center. Currently, he practices at Hospital Menonita de Cayey and Centro Comprensivo de Cancer. Dr. Cerra-Franco has experience in managing pancreatic cancer, pancreatico-biliary diseases, complex polypectomy, luminal dilation, luminal stenting and has contributed to several publications, including studies on Strongyloides Stercoralis infection and esophageal dilation that was published Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. His research has been cited in other academic works, indicating engagement within the medical research community.
Education & Training
Montefiore Medical CenterAdvanced Endoscopy, 2020 - 2021
Ponce Health Sciences University School of MedicineClass of 2012
VA Caribbean Healthcare SystemResidency, Internal Medicine
Certifications & Licensure
PR State Medical License 2015 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2020 - 2025
NJ State Medical License 2013 - 2017
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
AOA Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsStrongyloides Stercoralis Infection in Hispanic Veterans Living in Puerto Rico: A Tropical Issue or a Global One?Javier A Cerra-Franco, Pedro Rosa-Cortés, Rodolfo Estremera-Marcial, Antonio Soto-Ramos, Sonia Saavedra
Puerto Rico Health Sciences Journal. 2021-12-01 - Esophageal dilation: the evolution of an art.Javier A. Cerra-Franco, Carlos G. Micames
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 2021-09-15 - 7 citationsAnti-Hu-Mediated Paraneoplastic Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction Arising From Small Cell Prostate Cancer.Javier A. Cerra-Franco, Carlos Fernandez-Cruz, Rodolfo Estremera-Marcial, Hendrick Pagan-Torres, Jaime Martinez-Souss
ACG Case Reports Journal. 2019-07-03
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