Michael J. Franco, MD

4.74 out of 5 (161 ratings, 55 reviews)
Ratings and Reviews

Departments

Cooper University Health Care Titles

  • Plastic Surgeon
  • Hand Surgeon

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

  • Assistant Professor of Surgery

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Type

Cooper University Physician

NPI

1972732089

About Me

Michael J. Franco, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon and hand surgeon at Cooper University Health Care. His expertise is in congenital and pediatric hand surgery, reconstructive surgery and hand and nerve conditions. His other clinical interests include brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries, peripheral nerve surgery in the upper and lower extremities, distal radius fractures, tendon injuries, arthritis of the hand, and lower extremity reconstruction.

Dr. Franco is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for the Surgery of the Hand. He earned his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed an internship and his residency in plastic surgery at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO and a fellowship in hand surgery at the University of Virginia.

Office Locations

Camden, Cherry Hill, Moorestown
Cooper Multispecialty Center at Camden Campus

Three Cooper Plaza
Suite 104
Camden , NJ 08103
Phone: 856.968.8695
Fax: 856.968.8206
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Cooper Specialty Care at Cherry Hill

2339 Route 70 West
2nd Floor
Cherry Hill , NJ 08002
Phone: 856.751.6464
Fax: 856.536.1471
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Cooper University Health Care Moorestown Campus

400 NJ-38
Moorestown Mall
Moorestown , NJ 08057
Phone: 844.752.6673
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Education & Training

Medical SchoolTemple University, Philadelphia, PA
InternshipSurgery - Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
ResidencyPlastic Surgery - Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
FellowshipHand Surgery - University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Special Interests

Brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries, peripheral nerve surgery in the upper and lower extremity, distal radius fractures, tendon injuries, congenital hand differences, arthritis of the hand, lower extremity reconstruction, general reconstructive plastic surgery

Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society for Surgery of the Hand

Awards and Honors

  • SJ Magazine "Top Docs" - 2020

Publications

Franco MJ, Nicoson MC, Parikh RP, Tung TH. Lower Extremity Reconstruction with Free Gracilis Flaps J Reconstr Microsurg. 2016 Dec 26. doi: 10.1055/s-0036-1597568.

Nicoson MC, Franco MJ, Tung TH. Donor nerve sources in free functional gracilis muscle transfer for elbow flexion in adult brachial plexus injury Microsurgery. 2016 Oct 5. doi: 10.1002/micr.30120.

Franco MJ, Phillips BZ, Lalchandani GR, Mackinnon SE. Decompression of the Superficial Peroneal Nerve: Clinical Outcomes and Anatomic Study J Neurosurg. 2016. Apr 22: 1-6

Moore AM, Franco M, Tung TH. Motor and Sensory Nerve Transfers in the forearm and Hand Plast Recontr Surg. 2014, Oct; 134: 721-30

Phillips BZ, Franco MJ, Yee A, Tung TH, Mackinnon SE, Fox IK. Direct Radial to Ulnar Nerve Transfer to Restore Intrinsic Muscle Function in Combined Proximal Median and Ulnar Nerve Injury: Case Report and Surgical Technique J Hand Surg Am. 2014, July; 39: 1358-62

Ratings and Reviews

Ratings and reviews come from patient responses to health care provider-related questions on the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG-CAHPS) Patient Experience Survey that Cooper sends to patients after outpatient office visits.  Learn more about our survey and how ratings are calculated >>

Overall Rating

4.74 out of 5 (161 ratings, 55 reviews)
Oct 12, 2023
Dr Franco always treats my hand problems seriously without insisting on any treatments that might not be necessary at the time. He recommends physical therapy before medical treatment but also encourages communication with him if problems persist. I have great confidence in him
Oct 12, 2023
This was my first appointment with Doctor Franco and I was very pleased with his examination and professionalism.
Oct 12, 2023
Excellent experience with Dr. Franco
Oct 12, 2023
First time seeing Dr. Franco, he was great, and staff very helpful, friendly and professional. So glad I chose Cooper! Thank you! !
Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Franco may be the best Cooper Doctor I have seen in the last 30yrs.
Sep 12, 2023
Very gentle and kind
Sep 12, 2023
Always friendly, very caring team.
Sep 12, 2023
I have a serious injury and I have been very pleased with all the care I have rcvd from Cooper! People are kind and efficient, it makes you feel very comfortable.
Sep 12, 2023
Dr. Franco always takes care of my wrist issues. I was able to get an appointment quickly! Dr. Franco is always prompt and professional and personable.
Sep 12, 2023
Pleasant visit