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Kathleen M. Franchek-Roa
( out of 11 reviews )

Kathleen M. Franchek-Roa, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

South Main Clinic

Teen Mother & Child Program
801-587-2525
  • Kathy Franchek-Roa MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine and on staff at Primary Children's Medical Center. Dr. Franchek-Roa is a general pediatrician who sees children at the South Main Clinic Public Health Center and teaches medical students and residents about pediatric medicine. She also teaches residents about the healthcare response to domestic violence and the effect of witnessing violence on children's health.

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    Patient Rating

    4.5 /5
    ( out of 11 reviews )

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    August 12, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Great. Very sweet, efficient, concise, yet personable. She runs a great clinic.

    May 19, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Muy atenta hacia mi hijo y se vea que se interesa en su bienestar... Muy amable y atenta la doctora :)

    April 24, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Muy buena atencin

    February 15, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    Muy bien

    February 03, 2023
    SOUTH MAIN CLINIC

    I love everything you guys do for our kids and all the support we get from you! thank you for everything!

  • Kathy Franchek-Roa MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine and on staff at Primary Children's Medical Center. Dr. Franchek-Roa is a general pediatrician who sees children at the South Main Clinic Public Health Center and teaches medical students and residents about pediatric medicine. She also teaches residents about the healthcare response to domestic violence and the effect of witnessing violence on children's health.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Pediatrics -Primary
    Academic Divisions General Pediatrics

    Education history

    Residency Pediatrics - Baylor College of Medicine Resident
    Pediatrics - Baylor College of Medicine Intern
    Professional Medical Baylor College of Medicine M.D.
    Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences - Texas A&M University M.S.
    Undergraduate Biology - Texas A&M University B.S.

    Selected Publications

    Book Chapter

    1. Franchek-Roa K, Witherspoon M, Giardino A (2009). Children who witness violence: The specific problem of children who are exposed to intimate partner violence. In Giardino AP, Giardino ER (Eds.), Intimate Partner Violence: A Resource for Professionals Working with Children and Families. St Louis: STM Learning, Inc.
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