Benedict Ivan J. Franco, MD

I like to watch movies, new and old, and also like to write movie scripts. I am an avid cook and enjoy exploring different cuisines. I love spending time with my family, especially exploring sights around the city and traveling with them.

I am a big fan of racing as well, from endurance racing to Formula 1. 

Care Philosophy

Patients are simply not diagnoses from a textbook; most rarely present as they do in the books. Cura personalis, or care for the whole person, has been at the center of my practice since starting this journey. Knowing our patients’ background not only helps us elicit important information to tailor their care, but also aids in forming strong, lasting relationships that can hopefully spillover to communities now and in the future. We must go far beyond the numbers in order to deliver not only compassionate, but also appropriate care for our patients. 

Areas of Interest

I have a keen interest in public health, especially with regards to cancer screening. Preventive care is very important to me as well, as it becomes more difficult to treat later stages of chronic disease; it also becomes more costly for both the patient and the healthcare system in the long run, so taking early steps is key. 

Professional Membership

American College of Physicians

Honors and Awards

Arnold P Gold Humanism Honor Society 2022