

Urology
John Defranco, MD
Urologic Surgical Oncologist
Westchester, IL
Dr. John Defranco is a urologic surgical oncologist specializing in urologic oncology. He earned his MD from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University, completed his residency in urology at SSM Health/Saint Louis University, and his fellowship in urologic surgical oncology at the University at Buffalo/Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He is board certified in urology and is affiliated with Palos Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Urology: Urology
Education & Training
- BS: Loyola University (Biology, Cum Laude, 1981-1985)
- Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University (1990)
- Residency: SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Urology, 1990-1996)
- Fellowship: University at Buffalo/Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Urologic Surgical Oncology, 1996-1997)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Urologic Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Prostate Cancer
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Palos Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
- Advocate Trinity Hospital
Experience
35+ years in practice