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Orrin Franko, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, San Leandro, CA

Orrin I Franko MD

Orthopaedic Surgery•San Leandro, CA

Hand Surgery

Orthopedic & Hand Surgeon

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  • 13690 East 14th StreetSuite #200San Leandro, CA 94578

  • Phone+1 510-297-0550

  • Fax+1 510-297-0558

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Summary

  • Dr. Orrin Franko, MD is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon with a specialty in complex hand and upper extremity surgery. He treats all bone and joint conditions of the body, including arthritis, fractures, dislocations, ligament injuries, sprains and strains. His specialty focus in upper extremity includes the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, arthritis of the thumb/hand/wrist, and accidents such as fractures, nerve, tendon, and nail injuries.

    Dr. Franko was born in Southern California. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, San Diego, where he majored in animal physiology and neuroscience graduating summa cum laude at the top of his class. Dr. Franko then completed his medical training at Harvard Medical School, graduating cum laude with honors. After graduating he completed his residency training in San Diego in Orthopedic Surgery.

    During residency training, Dr. Franko fostered an interest in mobile technology as a tool for patient education and physician training. He has published numerous articles in the field of smartphone apps and social media for physicians, and remains a leader in the field. Following residency, Dr. Franko completed a hand and upper extremity fellowship with the esteemed Dr. Peter Stern in Cincinnati, OH.

    Dr. Franko is a candidate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Dr. Franko has published over 30 clinical research articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national meetings, and been interviewed by NPR for his work towards advancing orthopedic surgery care. He has helped develop and improve numerous mobile smartphone and tablet apps used by thousands of orthopedic surgeons and their patients.

    • Dr. Orrin Franko MD

    Dr. Orrin Franko, MD is a board-eligible orthopaedic surgeon with a specialty in complex hand and upper extremity surgery. He treats all bone and joint conditio

Education & Training

  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineFellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2015 - 2016
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2009 - 2015
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2009
  • University of California, San Diego
    University of California, San DiegoBS, Biology, Animal Physiology and Neuroscience; Minor: Cognitive Science, Summa Cum Laude, 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2028
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2014 - 2017
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Surgery of the Hand
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgery of the Hand

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • 1st place winner “Lend a Hand” in the Health Volunteers Overseas 30th Anniversary photo contest, 2016
  • 3rd place winner “Collaborative Blocks” in the Health Volunteers Overseas 30th Anniversary photo contest, 2016
  • James H. Boyes Award 34th Annual Adrian E. Flatt Residents and Fellows Conference, 2016

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hand Surgery and the Web for Plastic Surgery Training  
    Franko OI., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 1/1/2016
  • HIPAA Compliance with Mobile Devices among ACGME Programs  
    McKnight, R, and Franko, OI., J Med Syst., 1/1/2016
  • Simultaneous divergent scaphoid and lunate dislocation with soft tissue avulsion  
    Franko OI, Azimi H, Abrams RA, JBJS Case Connector., 1/1/2016

Books/Book Chapters

  • Foot & Ankle (Orthopaedic Surgery Essentials). 
    Chapter: Neuromuscular Disorders 
    Botte MJ, Franko OIEditors: Thordarson, D.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins2013
  • Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: The Wrist 
    Chapter: Dorsal Plating of Distal Radius Fractures. 
    Day CS, Franko OIEditors: Gelberman, R.Lippincott, Williams & WilkinsEdition 3.0,2009
  • Procedures Consult 
    Chapter: PIP/DIP Joint Dislocations 
    Day CS, Franko OI.Elsevier, Philadelphia2007

Abstracts/Posters

  • Efficacy of Automated Email Notifications for the Collection of Post-Operative Patient Outcome Measures
    Franko OI, Stern PJ, Kiefhaber, TK, American Society for Surgery of the Hand 34th Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, 1/29/2016
  • The Learning Curve Associated with New Generation Total Wrist Arthroplasty: An 8-Case Long-term Series
    Kuo P, Franko OI, Ahn BS, Day CS, 67th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Chicago, IL, 1/6./2012
  • Evaluation of a Smartphone Application to Measure Forearm Supination and Pronation.
    Crater RB, Franko OI., 67th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, Chicago, IL, 1/6./2012

Lectures

  • Automate Your Practice: Case Logs, Patient-Reported Outcomes, and Reminders 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Building your Practice Online 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017
  • Practice Websites with a Purpose: Use WordPress to Optimize SEO 
    San Diego, CA - 1/1/2017

Other

Authored Content

  • Why Negative Online Reviews Don’t Bother MeApril 2021
  • How Five-Star Reviews Generated over $200K for My PracticeFebruary 2021

Press Mentions

  • MRI Detects Early Lung Abnormality Progression in Young Children with Cystic Fibrosis
    MRI Detects Early Lung Abnormality Progression in Young Children with Cystic FibrosisAugust 10th, 2021
  • How Five-Star Reviews Generated over $200K for My Practice
    How Five-Star Reviews Generated over $200K for My PracticeFebruary 23rd, 2021
  • How Mobile Apps Help Orthopedists
    How Mobile Apps Help OrthopedistsApril 24th, 2022

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