Karen A. Frankwich, MD
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Mission Heritage Mission Viejo - Endocrinology
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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About Karen A. Frankwich
Dr. Frankwich graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in biology from University of California, Los Angeles in 2004.
Dr. Frankwich continued with her medical education at the University of California, San Diego and completed her internal medicine residency at UCSD Medical Center. Prior to pursuing a fellowship in endocrinology, she became a volunteer assistant professor at UCSD while practicing hospital medicine at the VA San Diego Medical Center. She earned a teaching award for her services as an educator for UCSD medical students.
Dr. Frankwich practices general endocrinology and is dedicated to maintaining the health and well-being of her patients. She has interest in thyroid disease, bone disease, diabetes management, and pituitary disease.
UCSD School of Medicine
2008
UCSD Medical Center
2009
UCSD Medical Center
2011
UCSD Medical Center
2014
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
26800 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 230
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Very satisfying throughout the whole process.
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All good
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Dr. Frankwich is a true treasure. Her knowledge, caring and easy personality, make our visits to her productive, informative and pleasant. We know, without a doubt, that we are getting the best care a physician could possibly give. Her staff is incredibly supportive, attentive and very, very good.
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She been a great provider for many years.
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Dr. Frankwich and her staff are very courteous and caring. I feel that they care about their patients. I appreciate that the doctor is not rushing during the appointment and has excellent bedside manners.
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Dr Frankwich is very attentive and helpful
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Dr. Karen Frankreich was very pleasant and kind. I appreciate professionalism of her service. She took her time to discuss my condition and explained with care. :))
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After my original eurologist left to practice in another state, I had a terrible time with his first replacement and thought I would never go back to that office. It wasn't until Dr. Duc Q. Pham, MD suggested I give Dr. Frankwich a try. She has turned out to be an awesome, knowledgeable and very receptive to my concerns and how to treat them. She is a doctor.
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Dr. Frankwich and her office are head and shoulders better than the UCLA providers with government employees purposely subverting the system - scheduling and prescriptions are a nightmare over there!
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The entire visit was positive.
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Really appreciate that Dr Frankwich takes time to explain all options. Maryam, her MA/nurse has been fabulous, especially as it relates to dealing with the hassles of working with my insurance company and specialty pharmacy. Thanks to both.
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Very positive feeling being at this facility!
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Dr. Frankwich is always so kind and in a good mood. She is a very capable and good doctor.
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Dr Frankwich has always provided excellent service.
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Excellent specialist and continued care. Would 100% recommend to anyone needing care.
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Dr Frankwich always spends enough time with me to really review my health and all options. I've recommended to her toOthers as I feel she supports her patients' goals and needs.
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Wait time a little long. Doctor is excellent and caring and comprehensive and looks at history. Answer your questions, but appeared to be super busy and lots of clients waiting outside.
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The office staff was proactive in following up regarding next appointment. Dr. Frankwich shows interst and concern regarding all my medical issues. She has a great bed side manor which makes my appointment very comfortable.
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Dr Frankwich provided excellent care and provided clear answers to my questions
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Dr. Frankwich has been more than awesome all along with me. She very quickly earned my trust & respect. She has a lot of knowledge, she looks AT me when we are speaking (instead of at some electronic/comp screen), she listens to me & I always feel that she HEARS me, is concerned for me, respects me & my questions & concerns, is working WITH me to help me, she is also pleasant & kind, honest & cares to know the other things in my life that are affecting me & my health in addition to the reason I see her.
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I appreciate the time Dr. Frankwhich spent with me as a new patient. She listened and offered other tests to get to the bottom of my sleeping issue.
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Dr Frankwich & her office/medical staff were thorough, professional & friendly.
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Doctor Provided Excellent care
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Good visit
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Professional and friendly
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I am referred to Dr frankwich by my PCP Dr. Fu
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All good.
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Dr Frankwich is a great provider. She is very personable and listens carefully to whatever concerns I have. She is a gem.
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Great visit
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Dr. Frankwich always takes time to review blood work results and make recommendations for after care. She is pleasant and professional. She seems to genuinely care about me as a patient.
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Dr. Karen Frankwhich always goes above and beyond. She spends quality time with me. Answers all my questions and concerns. She is very patient in addressing directions as to how I am to take my medication. I would not hesitate to refer a friend to her.
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Great, knowledgeable Dr.
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This was my second visit with this Dr . She seemed to understand the problem and put my mind at ease,
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To clarify, I am able to review my test results in My Chart, and, Dr Frankwich reviews them with me every time. I will say after this appointment, there was some confusion about the office calling me to set up next appointment, so I had to call in a few days later, which happens occasionally. Dr Frankwich listens to me, evaluates my symptoms, results, and how I feel, the whole picture, not just test results, which is very helpful.
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Dr Frankwich is wonderful, thoughtful and very professional!
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Dr Frankwich is friendly and cheerful, helpful and caring. I appreciate her care very much. Thanks.
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Dr. Frankwich is very knowledgeable and caring. She answered all my questions and gave me advice on my medications. I am happy I have her as a part of my medical team.
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Doctor Frankish was amazing, highly recommend this doctor
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Excellent! But, she is so busy it can be hard to get a quick appt.
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Dr Frankwitch is the best, she saved my sanity over the years with her patience, kindness and knowledge.
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Dr. Frankwich is the best. She is happy with a smile on her face. She listens and answers all questions.
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Dr Frankwich is the best doctor.
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No bad experience at all
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She is very attentive and explains things carefully. I never feel that I'm being rushed.She's very friendly and makes you feel comfortable and at ease.
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Dr. Frankwich was amazing! She was very kind and knowledgeable!
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Dr. Frankwich was so very helpful. It took me 4 months as a new patient to see her and only wish doctor waits in general did not take so long. Our Healthcare accessibility is not what it used to be and it's only going to get worse. I wish someone had an answer to this care crisis in America.
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It was my first time with Dr. Frankwick and I feel so happy that she is my specialist because she was very kind and professional!
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Dr. Frankwich and the office staff are amazing. I've recommended her to several friends, and will continue to do so. I pray that the Providence group reaches an agreement with my insurance company so that I can continue my care with Dr. Frankwich!
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Dr. Frankwich was very thorough and expressed true interest in my health.
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Dr. Frankwich is an exceptional provider, always focused on my labs and my overall health.
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Dr. Frankwich was easy to talk to and answered all my questions. She has a great personality.
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I was very satisfied and felt comfortable.
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My visits go smoothly and staff knows how to schedule things
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Receptionist area very nice and helpful. MA was very nice as well. Love Dr Frankwich. Very pleasant, attentive to questions answers them fully and reviews test results so I understand them. Quick but I feel thorough. Very satisfied with Doctor and office staff.
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She is a great doctor, I wouldn't go to anyone else.
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Dr Frankwich is a fabulous physician! She is knowledgeable, but more importantly she CARES about her patients, she listens & offers sound and sensible advice. Also her office always responds promptly & professionally to my occasional online inquiries or questions.
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Dr Frankwhich is a fantastic endocrinologist. I really appreciate her care. The availability of telehealth appointments has only made my care better! Thank You![Name(s)]
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Dr. Frankwich is a great listener and takes my concerns seriously. I mentioned my hair loss concerns to four doctors, and she was the only one to be proactive. She made me feel heard, taken seriously and offered the help I needed. I feel very lucky to have her on my healthcare team.
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Dr was very thorough, professional and friendly
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She suggested to another doctor that I take another blood test for upcoming surgery !! It proved to be very important information that the surgeon needed !!
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My experience with Dr.Frankwich has been always great thru the years. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs an endocrinologist!
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Dr. Frankwich is a caring and professional doctor. She listened to my health concerns, reviewed my blood work and offered a step by step program to help to resolve my health issues. She is the best!!
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Always a pleasant experience. Staff is kind and very professional. Physician is a gem. She's personable and very caring. I couldn't ask for better care.
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Doctor Karen Frankwich has been more than awesome with me for years now throughout my myriad & assortment of medical changes & situations, & misc life affecting changes, etc. She is knowledgeable, talks with me (not AT me), is a 'straight shooter', is concerned for what I am going through all around, she listens to me & incorporates my questions, concerns, etc. She works WITH me on my 'challenges', not just telling me what to do, etc. She actually looks AT me while we are talking & discussing things & options (instead of looking down at a chart or only at a monitor). And a major plus, she is very kind & compassionate as well. I am grateful that I have health insurance, & that she is one of the specialists that I see, & I am very grateful to her, that under her care, several things in my world have not gotten worse, & some things got 'reigned' in & are now being controlled & going in a better direction. I TOTALLY would recommend her as someone's doctor!!
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Dr. Frankowich is excellent but her medical assistant does not seem very experienced and takes a longer time to respond to your call .
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Dr. Frankwich is highly capable, courteous, and professional. A true pleasure to have as a physician.
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I found Dr. Frankwich knowledgeable, patient and easy to talk to. Answered all my questions and I am happy that she is my doctor.
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I like Dr. Frankwich very much. She is easy to talk to, and knows my medical history and needs and takes care of them.
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Always listens to my concerns and makes suggestions I listen to.
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Recommendable.
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Dr. Karen Frankwich is a great doctor, she's very thorough, personable and genuinely cares about her patients. She also has a great staff. I always look forward to my office visit.
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She is knowledgeable, accurate and concerned about her job.
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Dr. Frankwich is a kind, caring, knowledgeable physician and an asset to the practice.
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Dr. Frankwich is a very compassionate and kind physician who is always very knowledgeable about our health concerns and needs. She is a definite asset to your medical team.
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Dr. Frankwich is very kind and know endocrinology well.
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This office is always timely; courteous and professional. Love that I have my annual appointment scheduled for next year. Such a time-saver!
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Thus us my 1st visit with this Dr due to my Endicrinologist leaving the group She was very good-patient & informative
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I was referred to Dr. Frankwich for my thyroid. She was through and over the last year has established a baseline with labs and an ultrasound. I appreciated her thoroughness and although my labs are once again normal, it is comforting to know that I have her as my doctor to help me monitor and maintain my health.
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Good Dr
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Great Doctor
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I love that Dr. Frankwich is very knowledgeable and is always clear and articulate in explaining my condition in a way that I can understand.
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Very thorough related to the issue that day
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She is a great listener, and takes into account all of my health, not just my thyroid disease.
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She is a great clinician, I wish she wasn't so popular!
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Very professional and shows interest in helping you reach your health goals.
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I don't have any complaints
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They were efficient, friendly helpful
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Dr Frankwich is an excellent doctor.I have referred her to others. I'm very satisfied with her care
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Doctor was well informed about my issues and willing to do more tests. Took 4 months to get in to see the doctor.
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We always review how I feel from the last visit up to now and anything that happened that was out of norm
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Great experience I feel De frankwich is meeting my needs
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Dr is always friendly yet thorough. My time with Dr never feels rushed.
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Always listens and is proactive. Educates me regarding any question I have. Very positive, patient, and never gives an impression of being in a hurry.
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Dr. Frankwich is always pleasant, joyful and amazing.
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Outstanding experience, excellent care as always. The staff is great. I love my provider, she gives me great advice, and really helps me with my health goals. She gives me great recommendations to Improve my health. I appreciate her advice and that she really cares about me as a person.
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All good.
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Dr Frankwich is excellent
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Really like dr frankwhich
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All good!
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Dr. F always listens snd is interactive to all of my medical issues.
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Dr Frankwich is always ready to listen and to clarify things if needed. She is a delight.
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Dr. Frankwich is one of most caring doctors I have. I truly appreciate her.
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Dr Frankwich is a very good doctor. I wound not go anymore else.
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Dr Frankwich has referred me to other drs for issues she picked up on.
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I felt rushed & we did not discuss my low thyroid results. I just start a thyroid medication in the last six months. In addition, I have been feeling very overwhelmed & stressed with work, but no acknowledgment was made to my stress. I am on [ID] & will be asking my about my Gynecologist about possibly increasing my [ID] to help my depression, but Dr. Frankwich did not discuss my thyroid and the impact it could have on my depression/anxiety.
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I have utmost respect & affection for Dr Frankwich she is fabulous!
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I really love Dr Frankwich !! She is a great doctor !! And she has a great personality !![Name(s)]
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I am very pleased with my care.
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Nice - polite-
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Every interaction with Dr. Frankwich has been excellent.
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Dr Frankwich was very cheerful and kind
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Dr. Frankwich is a very attentive doctor. She is always eager to address all concerns and explain information. While some physicians can respond to older patients as though they are all suffering from brain fog, she never seems to differentiate by age as she offers treatment advise or asks questions for further clarification.
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Dr Frankwich is kind very thoughful, patient and knowledgeable. I especially liked her guidance on lifestyle choices I can opt into and helped me understand everything very well!
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I'm completely satisfied with everything they do for the people thanks for everything you guys are awesome
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Dr Frankwich is always very good in explaining every thing and why she orders certain tests! Very happy with her!
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Mission has the best service for their patients of doctors and services in treating people that I heard of. I have No complaints or questions.
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Dr. Frankwich and her nurse and office staff are always helpful and meet my concerns, scheduling and needs.
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She is always very attentive and in good spirits.
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I'm very satisfied with my provider
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Dr. Frankwich has an amazing bedside manner. She listens and really wants to help you feel better. She is the best.
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Dr. Frankwich is an outstanding doctor.
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Dr Frankwich is excellent with wonderful bedside manner! She's very caring!
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Always runs smoothly.
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The doctors I see are proficient and spend the time to answer any questions I might ask.
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Very caring and concerning. Of my condition.
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Dr. Frankwich is an excellent physician!
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Both Dr. Frankwich and her office team have been very responsive and respectful. I greatly appreciated the way I was treated. Dr. Frankwich was very patient and kind during my visits with her.
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Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and considerate.
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Great educator re needed services and why. Dr. Frankwich very pleasant and attentive to my needs.
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Dr.Karen Frankwich went above and beyond. She answered all my questions. She took the time to explain everything and wrote all the directions down for me, that she wanted me to follow. She Is a wealth of knowledge, she's very kind in all respects.
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Dr Frankwich takes great care of me. She is kind, friendly, professional and personal. I have no hesitations recommending her.
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Love her....Love her enthusiasm...She worked with my husband to stabilize my Blood Sugars after being in the ICUFor over [ID] Blood Sugars! Love her!
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SHE HAS NOWLEDGE, EXPERIANCE AND GOOD MANNER.
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The office staff is always pleasant, helpful and very professional. Dr Frankwich is the best. Very informed about my health conditions, very caring and always pleasant. She is a gem.
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Always a pleasant visit
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I'm impressed that the doctor took the time to follow through with lab results and came up with a plan. She is supposed to call me [Name(s)] once she reaches out to my secondary insurance to see what coverage they will give for my bone shots because of the poor shape of my kidneys.
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Very happy with the service
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Dr. Is kind and wonderful
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Someone always gets back to me.
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Dr. Frankwich is so patient and caring. She always listens to my questions and answers them simply, yet thoroughly.
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Everything was good
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I really like and respect my doctor and the office staff.
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I'm very satisfied with Dr. Frankwich.
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I love my caring doctors who work with Providence.
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Dr Frankwich is the best. She listens, explains everything, she cares.
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Good
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Always good care.
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Dr. Frankwich is amazing!!
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Dr Frankwich and her assistant are awesome le this survey is the worst part of the experience
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Dr Frankwich is conscientious and methodical in her approach to my care. She truly listens to my concerns and questions, and does her best to address them.
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She is gentle and caring. She listens to all concerns
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Dr Frankwich is an excellent physician who really cares about her patients
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She took more than enough time to talk to me
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Dr. Frankwich is always very pleasant & eager to help me in any way. She doesn't make me feel rushedDuring my appts. She answers all of my questions thoroughly & I feel she has my health & best InterestAt heart.
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I am very satisfied
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Dr. Frankwich is a very caring and patient professional .
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Dr. Frankwich is always supportive and informative.
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Clinical Interests
- Abnormal Cortisol Level Tests
- Abnormal Glucose
- Abnormal Glucose Metabolism
- Addison's Disease
- Adrenal Adenoma
- Adrenal Disorders
- Adrenal Mass Non Malignant
- Adrenal Neoplasm
- Adrenogenital Syndrome
- Androgen Excess
- Androgen Insensitivity
- Calcium Metabolism
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Conn Syndrome
- Cushing Syndrome
- Diabetes Education
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Ectopic Hyperparathyroidism
- Endocrine Disorders
- Feminizing Syndrome
- Fine Needle Aspiration Of Thyroid
- Glucagonoma
- Glucocorticoid Deficiency
- Goiter
- Grave's Disease
- Growth Disorders
- Growth Hormone Abnormalities
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Gynecomastia
- Hashimoto Thyroiditis
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hyperglycemia
- Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothalamic Pituitary Disorder
- Hypothyroidism
- Insulin Pump
- Insulin Resistance
- Insulin Therapy
- Insulinoma
- Low Blood Sugar
- Metabolic Bone Diseases
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Myxedema
- Nodular Goiter
- Non Toxic Goiter
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Panhypopituitarism
- Parathyroid Disease
- Parathyroid Hyperplasia
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Disorders
- Pituitary Tumor
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Pseudohermaphroditism
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Radioiodine Therapy
- Rickets
- Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
- Thyroid Cyst
- Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Hormone Resistance
- Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroiditis
- Thyrotoxic Exophthalmos
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Toxic Nodular Goiter
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Uremic Hyperparathyroidism
- Virtual Care
- Vitamin Deficiency
I have been to three endocrinologists before dr Franklich over the last few years. She was a delight and the most complete endocrinologist I have ever been to. She was Very helpful In trying to get my blood sugar under control. I still have a ways to go but it is a good start. She is the first endocronologist from Providence I visited and the whole deparment seems to be well staffed. Thank you for providing this great department at Providence. No other endo outside of Providence over the past few years comes close to this endo group and Dr. Frankwich.
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