- San Leandro, CA
East Bay's Minimally Invasive
Hand Surgeon
Harvard Medical School trained. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in carpal tunnel, trigger finger, and hand & wrist fractures. Recovery in days, not weeks. All insurance accepted.
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- Harvard Medical School
- Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
- All 5-Star Reviews
- All Insurance Accepted
- Why Choose Dr. Franko
What Sets Dr. Franko
Apart from Other Surgeons
Harvard-Trained Surgeon
Graduated cum laude with honors from Harvard Medical School. Fellowship trained in complex hand and upper extremity surgery with Dr. Peter Stern in Cincinnati.
UltraGuideCTR™ Pioneer
First surgeon in the East Bay to offer carpal tunnel release with real-time ultrasound guidance — a minimally invasive breakthrough that gets patients back to life in days.
Trigger Finger Specialist
Minimally invasive trigger finger release — performed in-office under local anesthesia. Rapid recovery with minimal downtime and excellent outcomes.
All 5-Star Reviews
Every single patient review is 5 stars. Not because they had to — because Dr. Franko and his team genuinely care about your outcome from first visit to full recovery.
All Insurance Accepted
We accept ALL major commercial insurance plans and Medicare. We verify your coverage before your visit — no surprise billing, no referral hassle in most cases.
Expert in Fractures
Precision diagnosis and surgical fixation of wrist, hand, and finger fractures — from sports injuries and falls to complex multi-fragment trauma. Full recovery is the goal.
- The East Bay's Most Advanced Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Relief.
No Long Recovery.
No General Anesthesia.
UltraGuideCTR™ is a breakthrough minimally invasive technique — performed through a tiny incision in our office using only local anesthesia. Most patients return to work and the activities they love in just 3–6 days.
30,000+
Procedures Performed Nationwide
3–6
Days Average Return to Work
1.6/10
Average Pain Score
No Rx
OTC Pain Relief Only
- Patient Story
"Don't put it off anymore
— this is the way to go."
Kelly received carpal tunnel release with ultrasound guidance and was back to her daily routine in just a few days. Watch her story below.
Carpal Tunnel Relief
A patient came in unable to sleep from nightly numbness. After same-week surgical release, symptoms improved within days and she returned to full work duties in two weeks.
Fracture Recovery
A young athlete fractured his wrist in practice. Dr. Franko performed urgent surgical fixation, followed by therapy. Within three months, he was back on the field without limitations.
Trigger Finger Success
A patient struggled with painful finger locking. Dr. Franko performed outpatient trigger finger release. Recovery was quick and she regained full finger mobility within weeks.
Many other conditions
tendonitis, tennis elbow, finger fractures, ganglion cysts, nerve compression, cubital tunnel, arthritis.
- outcomes
Real Outcomes
- Patient Stories
Trusted by Patients.
Proven Results.
If I had to do another Surgery, I would definitely go to Dr. Franko without hesitation. That is the very best recommendation I can give. The office is great. Dr. Franco is professional, competent and Compassionate.
- Verified Google Review
I was pleased by the care Dr. Franko provided. He was very attentive and quick to take an image of my wrist to assess my injury. I was able to recover from my injury, he recommended the appropriate work restrictions.
- Verified Google Review
- Verified Google Review
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