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Dr. Walter Franz III, MD

Dr. Walter Franz III, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Franz III, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Rochester, MN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus and Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 5 Star Rating (1 review)

Practice

200 1st St SW Rochester, MN 55905

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(507) 284-2511

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Franz III specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Geriatric Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Walter Franz III, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Rochester, MN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI / COLUMBIA CAMPUS in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mayo...read more

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Missouri / Columbia Campus

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Geriatric Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Mayo Clinic-Rochester200 1st St SW Rochester, MN 55905
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 7:00am - 6:00pm
    • Sat: 7:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: open 24 hours
  • Directions

Practice

Mayo Clinic Pharmacy Northeast3041 Stonehedge Dr NE Rochester, MN 55906
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mayo Clinic Hospital, Saint Marys Campus

    1216 2nd St SW
    Rochester, MN 55902
    Recipient of 56
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    23% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing

    701 Hewitt Blvd
    Red Wing, MN 55066
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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