Deborah Franzon

MD MHA

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.

  • Education

    UC San Diego, MD, 1996

  • Residencies

    UC San Diego, 1999

  • Fellowships

    UC San Diego, 2002

    Stanford University, 2007

  • Board Certifications

    Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics

    Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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