Joseph Keith Franz, MD
Board Certifications: Hematology and Internal Medicine
Languages: English
Locations: Hackensack, NJ
Call Hackensack, NJ: (551) 996-5900
Joseph Keith Franz, MD, is a double-board certified physician who serves patients in Hackensack, NJ. As part of the Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) team, he devotes extensive knowledge to helping patients recover from a wide range of blood cancer types and hematology conditions. Contact RCCA today to schedule an appointment near you with Dr. Franz.
Clinical Interests and expertise
Dr. Franz has expertise in treating a wide range of malignant and benign hematology conditions. His special interest, however, is in the following four conditions:
- Plasma cell dyscrasia
- Multiple myeloma
- Amyloidosis
- Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
For these conditions and others, Dr. Franz provides knowledgeable treatment planning and guidance. He helps patients understand their conditions and access the best care options for their needs, including infusion therapies, bone marrow transplantation, and more.
Professional Background and Academic Achievements
Dr. Franz is a member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH). This research organization connects more than 18,000 hematologists, medical researchers, and other professionals from around the globe with the shared goal of improving standards of treatment for hematology conditions. Its mission is to foster high-quality, equitable care, transformative research, and education to improve the quality of life for people living with blood disorders. As a member, Dr. Franz gains access to the latest advances and the insight of other hematologists when caring for his patients.
Education & Training
- Medical school: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2017
- Internship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Internal Medicine, 2018
- Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Internal Medicine, 2020
- Fellowship: UPMC, Hematology and Oncology, 2023
- Board certifications: Hematology and Internal Medicine
About Dr. Joseph Franz
According to Dr. Franz, now is one of the most exciting times to enter the hematology field. “There are more treatment options available than ever,” he says, “and the list is ever-growing.” These options help doctors develop individualized treatment plans that are specially designed to meet the patient’s unique needs. Not only do these options secure better outcomes for more patients than before, but they also improve their quality of life, helping them live more comfortably with blood disorders.
“And our approach will be very different in just a few years,” Dr. Franz adds. The current rate of innovation is leading to new discoveries every year that transform how hematologists approach blood cancers and benign conditions alike, creating new hope for patients everywhere.
Locations
Dr. Franz treats patients at:
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For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.
Regional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.