
Elizabeth (Franco Cadavid) Franco MD
Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Assistant Professor, Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine
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3300 Gallows RdFalls Church, VA 22042
Phone+1 703-776-2274
Fax+1 703-776-3572
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Education & Training
University of MarylandFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2006 - 2007
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education ConsortiumFellowship, Surgical Critical Care, 2003 - 2004
University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2003
Tulane UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1998 - 2000
Tulane UniversityInternship, Surgery, 1994 - 1995
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2008 - 2028
MD State Medical License 2006 - 2012
KY State Medical License 2000 - 2011
LA State Medical License 1994 - 2001
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgical Critical Care
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 16 citationsDeep vein thrombosis screening and risk factors in a high-risk trauma populationChristopher P. Michetti, Elizabeth Franco, Jonathan Coleman, Anna N. Bradford, Amber W. Trickey
The Journal of Surgical Research. 2015-12-01
Press Mentions
PSA Screening: Balancing the Life-Saving Benefits and RisksMay 15th, 2026
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- Spanish
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