UChicago Faculty Physician
Joseph Franses, MD, PhD
Joseph Franses, MD, PhD
UChicago Faculty Physician
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Specialties
- Hematology and Oncology (Cancer)
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
Joseph Franses, MD, PhD, is a skilled oncologist who focuses on gastrointestinal cancers, primarily hepatocellular carcinoma and biliary tract cancers. Dr. Franses is an expert in diagnosing and treating cancer and is known for his compassionate and individualized approach to patient care, taking the time to truly understand each patient's unique needs and concerns.
Dr. Franses is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients through both medical care and ongoing support. He works closely with a team of specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that are tailored to each patient's specific situation.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Franses is a physician-scientist who is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in cancer treatment and uses this knowledge to provide the best possible care to his patients. He is actively involved in research that is investigating the tumor microenvironment and mechanisms of metastasis, focusing on how these features lead to de novo and acquired therapeutic resistance in gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Franses’ work has been published in peer-reviewed journals like Nature Communications, Cancer Discovery, Gastroenterology, Annals of Surgery and more.
Dr. Franses is dedicated to improving the lives of his patients through both medical care and ongoing support. He works closely with a team of specialists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that are tailored to each patient's specific situation.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Franses is a physician-scientist who is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in cancer treatment and uses this knowledge to provide the best possible care to his patients. He is actively involved in research that is investigating the tumor microenvironment and mechanisms of metastasis, focusing on how these features lead to de novo and acquired therapeutic resistance in gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Franses’ work has been published in peer-reviewed journals like Nature Communications, Cancer Discovery, Gastroenterology, Annals of Surgery and more.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago IL 606371-888-824-0200
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard Medical School
Residency
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Fellowship
- Dana-Farber Partners Cancer Care
Internship
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.