Dr. Dion L. Franga

Dr. Franga has performed 58 leg revascularization procedures to restore blood flow in the lower extremities, placing among the top 9% of surgeons nationwide for this procedure. This exceptionally high volume of experience is a meaningful indicator when choosing a vascular surgeon in Columbia, SC, as medical research has consistently linked higher procedure volumes with improved patient outcomes and lower complication rates.

Dr. Franga has performed 84 colonoscopy procedures for colorectal screening and diagnosis, placing among the top 19% of surgeons nationwide for this procedure. This very high volume of experience is a meaningful indicator when choosing a colonoscopy doctor in Columbia, SC, as medical research has consistently linked higher procedure volumes with improved patient outcomes and lower complication rates.

Dr. Franga has performed 36 upper GI endoscopy (EGD) procedures for acid reflux and digestive evaluation. This procedure volume places Dr. Franga above average among providers performing this surgery.

Dr. Franga also performs mastectomy procedures for breast cancer treatment.

Dr. Franga also performs varicose vein removal and treatment procedures.

Dr. Franga also performs melanoma and skin cancer excision procedures.

Dr. Franga also performs minimally invasive (laparoscopic) hernia repair surgeries.

Dr. Dion L. Franga provides patient consultations ranging from routine follow-ups to comprehensive evaluations, including follow-up visit and new patient visit. Medicare patients typically pay significantly less than the standard charge for these services, with Medicare-approved rates averaging 64% below the billed amount.

Dr. Dion L. Franga utilizes diagnostic imaging to evaluate and monitor patient conditions, including ultrasound guidance and complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts and ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts. Medicare patients typically pay significantly less than the standard charge for these services, with Medicare-approved rates averaging 81% below the billed amount.

Dr. Dion L. Franga performs cardiovascular assessments to evaluate heart and vascular health, including carotid ultrasound and vascular ultrasound and venous ultrasound. Medicare patients typically pay significantly less than the standard charge for these services, with Medicare-approved rates averaging 66% below the billed amount.

Dr. Dion L. Franga performs surgical procedures, including revision of hemodialysis graft and biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope. Medicare patients typically pay significantly less than the standard charge for these services, with Medicare-approved rates averaging 71% below the billed amount.

Dr. Dion L. Franga performs endoscopic procedures for diagnosis and treatment, with diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope being a key part of his practice. Medicare patients typically pay significantly less than the standard charge for these services, with Medicare-approved rates averaging 82% below the billed amount.

Dr. Dion L. Franga manages dialysis treatment for kidney disease, with relocation of arm vein with connection to arm artery for hemodialysis being a key part of his practice. Medicare patients typically pay significantly less than the standard charge for these services, with Medicare-approved rates averaging 69% below the billed amount.

Dr. Dion L. Franga provides additional clinical services, including review by radiologist of abdominal aorta image and review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image. Medicare patients typically pay significantly less than the standard charge for these services, with Medicare-approved rates averaging 76% below the billed amount.