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Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 46
Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD

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Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 46
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Franco-Akel graduated from CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE GUAYAQUIL / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in New York, NY and has 21 years experience. Dr. Franco-Akel currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. Dr. Franco-Akel has experience treating conditions like Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Obesity and Leg and Foot Ulcers among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Franco-Akel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Franco-Akel is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Metropolitan Hospital Center
    1901 1st Ave Ste 704, New York, NY 10029
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Franco-Akel's profile.

Dr. Franco-Akel frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetes With Renal Manifestations, Obesity and Leg and Foot Ulcers. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD is affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan.

Yes, Dr. Alberto Franco-Akel, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Education
Medical Education
  • CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF SANTIAGO DE GUAYAQUIL / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    2005
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan

    1901 1st Ave, New York, NY

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