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 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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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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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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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 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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Dr Frankenwich is a Great doctor
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Everything went very well. Got in right away and she gave me all the time I needed and told me that when Inget blood work done with my internist she wants a report and also wants me to get a bone scan
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Dr. Frankwich is an excellent doctor. She is never in a hurry. She actually listens to me and I believe she cares. I'm thankful she is my doctor.
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Excellent experience as always.
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Efficient office
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As a specialist, Dr Frankwich is always concerned about my blood sugar and thyroid counts. As an excellent provider she also is concerned with my general health and well being. I told her I was no longer taking salt tablets prescribed by my cardiologist because they made me vomit if I took them too close to a meal, which is hard to avoid. I said I was maintaining SBP>[ID] by keeping well hydrated. She wanted to know exactly how much water I was drinking daily and if I felt dizzy in the shower. Her concern and care goes beyond her specialty.
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She's the best!
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It's extremely important to me for any provider to listen to me and to clearly and respectfully answer questions. I won't stay with a provider who doesn't. This was my first visit to Dr. F. She was great.
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I really am pleased w/ Dr Frankwich, she is terrific!
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Great experience, keep it up
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I meet with her on regular bases everything
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Dr F is always concerned about my health and treats me thoroughly and with respect. And we always laugh a bit .
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I am very satisfied and greatful.
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Visit was timely with very little waiting. My questions were answered and concerns addressed.
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I've been seeing Dr Frankwich for year and I think she is a great doctor.
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Dr. Frankwich has been one of my specialists for several years now. I think she is awesome, in many ways, for many reasons. Highly recommend her & I feel very fortunate to have gotten to know her as my doctor, handling several things in my complicated medical/life world. She has always been a very pleasant & knowledgeable straight-shooter that works WITH me & talks WITH me to handle my care.
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She is my Doctor that provides me with [ID] medication I need to take daily.
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I feel Dr. Frankwich has my best interests regarding my diabetes care plan.
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Excelente
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Very caring
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Dr.Karen Frankwich is extremely personable and explains everything in detail. She is awsome!!
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Excellent
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Professional, knowledgeable, easy to talk to,
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Dr. Frankwich is an excellent, caring physician.
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Dr. Frankwich is a very understanding, professional and caring doctor.
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As always Dr Frankwich is very pleasant and focused on me and my issues. She is very good about answering questions and reassuring me. She is the best.
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This doctor is so personable and caring. I have not hesitated to recommend her to anyone who asks.
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Care provider is always courteous & knowledgeable of her job.
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Dr has a positive attitude. However she did not review my lab results with a clear description of the things that were out of range and what they mean and what to do about some of them.
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Dr.Frankwick is wonderful, always at ease with her,
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The Provider is always friendly and attentive.The front office staff - the staff member who checked me in was a bit unkept in her appearance and was eating during the 35 minutes I waited in the waiting area. The staff member who made my next appointment and checked me out was accommodating and friendly.
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Good
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Dr. Frankwich always reviews my medical history and results before the call and thus, comes prepared. She noticed I was seeing a gastroenterologist a lot so asked about that right away. She pointed out that these gastro issues maybe be affecting absorption of vitamins and [ID] meds. She works with the patient and understands each individuals needs. She never feels rushed and is a very good listener.
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My first visit with this doctor. Reviewed the information I submitted upon my arrival. Discussed issues with me and recommended potential solutions. Very professional and personable. I was very pleased with her.
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Dr. Frankwich is the best Endo that I have had the opportunity to have as my M.D.
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Dr. Frankwich is wonderful and I feel as if she definitely has my best interests first and foremost.
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Dr Karen Frankwich is absolutely the best doctor one could ask for. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional and very caring. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs to see an excellent endocrinologist!
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Doctor Frankwich is one of the best thyroid doctotsythat has ever treated me!
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Dr Frankwich and her staff are always friendly and attentive to my care and answer any questions I have
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I really really liked her. She was very clear and involved me with the decisions weighing pros and cons
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Always good
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First appointment with Dr. Frankwich and I'm very impressed.
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Everyone that I have dealt with in this office is very courteous and efficient.
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My experience with Dr Karen Frankwich has been excellent she always take her time to go over my blood tests results makes recommendation to improve my sugar levels and she is sensitive to my medical needs
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Karen is terrific! Office staff always friendly and helpful.
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She's quite knowledgeable and very caring.
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I love Dr Frankowich!
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All good. Very happy.
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THE APPOINTMENT WAIT TIME WAS VERY LONG AS IN MONTHS TO FINALY SEE THE DOCTOR. I HAVE TO MENTION THAT DOCTOR KAREN IS THE BEST. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND SUPER KIND AND THE LONG WAIT WAS CERTAINLY WORTH IT.
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Love Dr. Frankwich
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Excellent DR
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Really enjoying working with this doctor!
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Dr Frankwich is a very likable, approachable, informed Doctor. Always a comfortable visit.
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It was nice to have an in-office visit with Dr. Frankwick. She thoroughly reviewed my ultrasound and my health condition.
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Dr Frankwich takes the time to explain my health and thyroid problems. Excellent doctor.
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I was surprised that the office called back to schedule my next appt and it was in the timeframe the doctor requested, two months, I didn't have to wait an extra month like last time (4mos). Dr Frankwich evaluates how Im feeling, symptoms Im experiencing In addition to my lab work and I think that makes her a better doctor than other endocrinologists I've seen. I never feel rushed either, am able to get all my questions answered. I feel like she is more collaborative w her patients than other doctors I've seen, and I appreciate that.
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I personally feel that Dr Frankwich cares about helping me get better. She is very knowledgeable & I feel very confident about her treatment plan for me. I respect her very much. She's a definite 10+ for me
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All good......
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Always good service.
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Excellent visit with Dr Frankwich, but had to wait 4 months to get in to see her.
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She was excellent at explaining things in an easy to understand manner, she took all the time I needed to talk about my condition and concerns. She was very reassuringly about my situation, she seemed very knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. I liked her very much and I felt totally at ease.It was however very hard to get an appointment I had to wait for almost six months.
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Dr Frankwich is exceptionally skilled, thorough and personable and caring
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Dr Frankwich is medically knowledgable and always helpful. When I need a 2nd opinion or clarification, she is the person I turn to.
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It took many months (4) to see the doctor. She did spend time with me when I saw her and booked a follow up. I'm grateful to have established care with her. She seems knowledgable and caring and willing to work with me to avoid medications if possible.
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Everyone from intro to check out was professional and caring
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Good understanding of my health conditions...
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Great
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She Is educated, specialist, and caring about my disease.
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Dr F is very smart and seems to be taking an interest in my case.
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Dr. Frankwich makes me feel seen and heard. She listens to my concerns, gives me options, helps me understand them, and honors the decision we reach together about how to best meet my health care needs. Her office staff is equally respectful, both in how they interact with me, and also how they schedule appointments to be mindful of my time.
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Dr. Frankwich is a warm and caring doctor. I believe she knows me as a patient and always spends enough time explaining issues regarding my overall health and treatment. She has a great bedside manner and I feel very comfortable during my visits with her. She has made it much easier for me to adjust to the lifestyle changes that I've experienced since my diagnosis of a lifetime illness that will never go away and I'm very grateful to have her as my doctor.
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Dr. Frankwich was thorough, professional & understood my health needs. She advised me on the appropriate care choices & helped me go forward with good health care.
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Great experience
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Karen listened to all of my questions and was genuinely interested to figure out my health issues. Not all Drs go as far as she did. She reviewed all of my medications to help figure out my if they could be causing side affects I was feeling rather that what she had prescribed. She is awesome and I trust her with my health.
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Great first experience with Dr. Frankwhich. 10/10
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Dr Frankwich is just the best. I always leave her office feeling better about my disease and how to manage it. She always checks my medical record before she comes in the room so she knows what's been going on. She's up to date in her field and I am so grateful for her care.
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Very pleasant experience.
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Dr Frankwich is personable and takes great care of me. I'm grateful for her care. Thank you Dr Frankwich.
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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 don't have any complaints
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