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Dr. Daniel Franc, MD

Dr. Daniel Franc, MD

Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Daniel Franc, MD is a psychiatrist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. John's Regional Medical Center and West Hills Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800 Santa Monica, CA 90403
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(310) 341-2611

Dr. Franc is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Franc specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Franc's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Franc

3.6

16 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
13%
13%
1 Star
25%
25%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Vanessa – Nov 23, 2022
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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
Helpful
Meg Green – Sep 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stacey – Aug 14, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Daniel in Santa Monica, CA – Jun 13, 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
Helpful
Roberto Quiroz in Marina del Rey, CA – Nov 21, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 24, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Franc offers patients a comprehensive holistic approach to treating patients with disorders affecting the neurological system including diseases such as Alzheimer's, dementia, memory loss, severe depression, other neuropsychiatric problems...read more

  • Psychiatry

  • Behavioral Neurological Psychiatry

  • Neurology

  • Brain Aneurysms

  • Neuromuscular Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucla Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2014

  • University Of Minnesota

    Medical School, 2008

  • University Of Minnesota / Twin Cities Campus

    Medical School, 2008

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Medical School, 2007

  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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  • English

  • Danish

  • French

  • Russian

  • Spanish

Dr. Franc is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Peter M. Birnstein MD Prof Family Practice Assoc.2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800 Santa Monica, CA 90403
    1
    California Neuromodulation and Brain Health30200 Agoura Rd Ste 200 Agoura Hills, CA 91301
    2

    Practice

    Lekha M. Rao MD Inc2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 790 Santa Monica, CA 90403
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

      501 S Buena Vista St
      Burbank, CA 91505
      Recipient of 4
      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.

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

      1% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      10% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

      215 W Janss Rd
      Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
      Recipient of 46
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

      America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

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

    • Providence Saint John's Health Center

      2121 Santa Monica Blvd
      Santa Monica, CA 90404
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all 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

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality