Dr. Francis Caban, MD


Physician
Dermatology

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Caban Skin Institute
109 Margaret St
Brandon, Florida 33511-4950
For an appointment, call (813) 654-2544
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About Dr. Francis Caban, MD

Dr. Caban is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico Medical School, and a Board Certified Dermatologist. After graduating from medical school, Dr. Caban completed his internal medicine internship at SINAI Hospital of Baltimore followed by a dermatology residency at the University of Puerto Rico. He has practiced medicine since 1988 and has served the Tampa Bay region for over 20 years. Dr. Caban is the acting Medical Director at Caban Skin Institute, which he founded in 1991. Prior to that, Dr. Caban practiced dermatology at Homestead Air Force Base. He is a member of numerous professional and scientific societies including, but not limited to the American Medical Association, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and the American Academy of Dermatology.

 

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Education & Training

  • Residency: San Juan City Hospital
  • Internship: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
  • Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine