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Dr. Charles Franco, MD

Dr. Charles Franco, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Charles Franco, MD is a general surgeon in Monroe Township, NJ and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and Centrastate Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Locations

Charles Franco, M.D.,FACS SPPA Physician Group

Charles Franco, M.D.,FACS Group2 Research Way Unit 4 Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Franco specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Franco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Franco

3.6

20 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Florida Amputee – Sep 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Marianne S – Aug 17, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Althea in NJ – Jul 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
L.Grey in somerset,nj – Mar 15, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Monroe, LA – Nov 03, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Frank Koch in NJ – Jul 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Plainsboro, NJ – Oct 28, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Eleni W. – Apr 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fred R. in Somerset, NJ – Apr 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Andrew Schmidt in Milltown, NJ – Apr 29, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Jack Y in New Brunswick, NJ – Mar 22, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I discuss my surgical recommendations very specifically with patients; their thorough understanding is very important in their care. I explain the goals and risks of every procedure, verify their understanding of same, and have open dialogue answering
  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

  • Endocrine Surgery

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  • Montefiore / Albert Einstein College Of Med

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Hungarian

  • Italian

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    1 Robert Wood Johnson Pl
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Saint Peter's University Hospital

    254 Easton Ave
    New Brunswick, NJ 08901
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Centrastate Medical Center

    901 W Main St
    Freehold, NJ 07728

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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