Dr. Anthony Defranco, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 67
Cardiology*
Dr. Anthony Defranco, MD is a cardiologist in Milwaukee, WI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1985. He specializes in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and more.
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2801 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 880 Milwaukee, WI 53215Hospital Highlight
Dr. Defranco is affiliated with Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center Milwaukee, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
Dr. Defranco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Defranco specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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About Me
care philosophy
Please visit my website: defrancomd.orgMy Practice Philosophy: It must be... Evidence-based: Grounded in scientific studies Personalized: I will assess the results of scientific studies, testing, and treatment...read more
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Internal Medicine
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The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
1994University Of Chicago Hospitals And Health System
Internship Hospital, 1986Tufts University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1985Yale University
Undergraduate School, 1980
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Learn more about medical license public record checkTransfer Status for emergency percutaneous coronary interventions: An important predictor of worse prognosis, 2003
Dr. Defranco is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
Senator Robert Emerson Award for Community Service in Medical Care, 2003
Consultant of the Year, McLaren Regional Medical Family Practice Teaching Service, 2001
Top Doctors in America: Cardiologists, 2000-2003
The Philip E. Sheridan Prize, Tufts University School of Medicine, 1985
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, 1984
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- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsCoronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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