Dr. Nicholas Franco
Retired Urologist
Various Medical Institutions
Naples, Florida, United States
About Dr. Nicholas Franco
Dr. Nicholas Franco, MD, is a retired urologist with dual citizenship in Canada and the USA. Born in Montreal, Canada, Dr. Franco’s career spanned over two decades, with notable contributions to the field of urology in Montreal, New Orleans, and Southwest Florida. He began his academic journey at McGill University, where he earned a B.S. in Human Physiology, followed by an M.S. in Renal Physiology from the University of Sherbrooke. He completed his M.D. at the University of Montreal.
Dr. Franco’s postgraduate medical training included a General Surgery Residency and a Urology Residency at McGill University. He further specialized through fellowships in Urogynecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction at Louisiana State University in New Orleans and Advanced Urologic Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. His academic roles included serving as Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery and Head of Female Urology and Urodynamics Lab at Tulane University.
Dr. Franco was recognized for his work in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including laparoscopic surgery and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy. He was a visiting professor in various European countries, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. His research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, focusing on topics such as urinary incontinence, pelvic floor reconstruction, and prostate-related issues.
Throughout his career, Dr. Franco received several awards, including the University of Toronto Award for Medical Teaching Excellence and consecutive Castle Connolly Top Doctors Awards from 2007 to 2011. He is fluent in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, with additional proficiency in Portuguese and German.
Dr. Franco held a Florida State Medical License from 1995 to 2018 and was board certified in Urology. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Franco resides in Naples, Florida.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Specialists in Urology
Education
Press
Celebrating the Storied Career of Renowned Urologist, Dr. Nicholas Franco MD
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- 1995 – 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Dr. Nicholas Franco do?
Dr. Nicholas Franco is a retired urologist whose career spanned over two decades across Montreal, New Orleans, and Southwest Florida. He was board certified in Urology and specialized in areas including female urology, pelvic floor reconstruction, and minimally invasive surgical techniques.
What is Dr. Nicholas Franco known for?
Dr. Franco is known for his contributions to minimally invasive urologic surgery, including laparoscopic surgery and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, as well as his work in urinary incontinence, pelvic floor reconstruction, and prostate-related research. He received awards such as the University of Toronto Award for Medical Teaching Excellence and Castle Connolly Top Doctors Awards from 2007 to 2011.
Where is Dr. Nicholas Franco based?
Dr. Nicholas Franco resides in Naples, Florida, United States.
Where did Dr. Nicholas Franco study?
Dr. Franco earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology and completed his General Surgery and Urology Residencies at McGill University, a Master's of Science in Renal Physiology from the University of Sherbrooke, and his Doctorate of Medicine from the Université de Montréal. He also completed fellowships at Louisiana State University and the University of California, Irvine.
Last updated February 20, 2026