Johnny Franco MD

After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Beloit College, Dr. Franco earned a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He completed his residency in Plastic Surgery at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, where he served as chief resident from 2010-2011. Additionally, he obtained specialized training in microsurgery and cancer reconstruction at Chan Gung Hospital in Taiwan. Subsequently, he did a fellowship at Gent University Hospital in Belgium, focusing on breast reconstruction and fat transfer. Dr. Franco has achieved many scholarly accomplishments, including several awards, such as the Walter S. Haven Prize, Elizabeth W. Souter Award, and the Merck Index Award. He is currently a Clinical Faculty member at The University of Texas Dell Medical School.

Dr. Franco is a reviewer for the Aesthetic Journal and Annals of Plastic Surgery, where he evaluates works from other plastic surgeons. He is a member of the Austin Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, as well as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He has earned recognition for his expertise in aesthetic surgery, appearing on Ask the Doctors and in publications like Miami Shoot and the Miami Herald. After relocating to Texas, he was interviewed multiple times on the Dana Cortez Show on 98.5 the Beat. Dr. Franco is native to Las Cruces, New Mexico, and can speak both English and Spanish. His writings have recently been featured in Miami Shoot Magazine and the Austin Way.