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Deborah Franzon

Deborah Franzon

MD

Pediatric critical care specialist
Executive Medical Director, Quality and Patient Safety, Benioff Children's Hospitals

Dr. Deborah Franzon cares for pediatric patients with potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries. As part of her dedication to excellence in patient care, she is passionate about reducing risks related to treatment, sharing medical information, promoting equitable care, and enhancing how patients experience health care systems.

Franzon earned her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego, where she also completed a residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in pediatric critical care medicine. She has a master of health care administration degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Franzon is a fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2004

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics, 1999

  • Fellowships

    Stanford Children's Health, Cardiac Intensive Care, 2007

    Naval Regional Hospital & Medical Center-San Diego, Pediatric Critical Care, 2002

  • Residencies

    UCSD, Pediatrics, 1999

  • Internship

    UCSD, Pediatrics, 1997

  • Education

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 1996

  • Languages

    English

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