About Dr. Paul DeFranco, DO
Dr. Paul DeFranco, DO is a board-certified family physician providig care to patients in the Wayne New Jersey area.
Dr. Paul DeFranco has professional interest in wound care medicine, and he is also certified by the National Alliance of Wound Care. Dr. DeFranco has been active in wound care medicine since 2007, both in the office and at various nursing homes in the Passaic/Bergen County regions. Dr. DeFranco is the Director of Wound Care Services at JDT Skilled Nursing Facilities and also is affiliated with Kessler’s outpatient Wound Care Center in Ramsey, NJ.
Dr. Paul DeFranco has professional interest in wound care medicine, and he is also certified by the National Alliance of Wound Care. Dr. DeFranco has been active in wound care medicine since 2007, both in the office and at various nursing homes in the Passaic/Bergen County regions. Dr. DeFranco is the Director of Wound Care Services at JDT Skilled Nursing Facilities and also is affiliated with Kessler’s outpatient Wound Care Center in Ramsey, NJ.
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
I have long COVID. Should I be concerned about getting another COVID vaccine?
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Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), refers to the persistence of symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, and muscle pain, among others, afte...
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What are treatment options for an enlarged prostate?
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An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. Treatment options for an enlarged prostate will depend on the severity ...
What are treatments for my child’s asthma?
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The treatment of childhood asthma is similar to that of adult asthma, but there are some important considerations.The main goal of treatment is to control symptoms, prevent exacerbations and improve t...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
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Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Education & Training
Dr. DeFranco completed his undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated from The University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City in 2000.
After medical school, Dr. DeFranco completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. Upon completing his residency, Dr. DeFranco performed immunology research at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, and has presented his work at the 12th International Congress of Immunology in Montreal in 2004.
He was the recipient of the First Place Prize for research by the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) in 2005. Dr. DeFranco is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
After medical school, Dr. DeFranco completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. Upon completing his residency, Dr. DeFranco performed immunology research at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, and has presented his work at the 12th International Congress of Immunology in Montreal in 2004.
He was the recipient of the First Place Prize for research by the New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) in 2005. Dr. DeFranco is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.