About
Dr. David Franco is a board-certified internist practicing in the Tampa Bay area through an MDVIP-affiliated model. He earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Universidad del Quindío in Quindío, Colombia in 2004. He then completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Florida Hospital Medical Center in Orlando, finishing as Chief Resident in 2012. During his residency, he earned the ACP Chief Resident Award, the ACP Resident of the Year honor for 2009-2010, and first place for a poster presentation at the annual FMA meeting.
Dr. Franco thrives on complex medical cases and brings genuine passion to performance health, preventive care, and evidence-based nutrition. He helps patients pursue weight loss, build strength, and improve overall performance through sound nutritional strategies and supplementation. He also interprets health data from wearable devices, integrating that information into each patient's care. Off the clock, Dr. Franco holds a third-degree black belt in Goju-ryu Karate and trains in Ju-Jitsu. He participates in CrossFit and strength sports, practices marksmanship and chess, and balances it all with Zen meditation.
Education & Training
Medical School
Universidad del Quindío, Quindío, Colombia – Doctorate of Medicine, 2004
Residency
Internal Medicine, Florida Hospital Medical Center, Orlando, FL, 2010-2012 (Chief Resident)
Additional Training
Internship, Florida Hospital Medical Center, Orlando, FL, 2009-2010
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Franco right for?
Dr. Franco is a strong fit for adults who want a physician deeply engaged in their overall health, not just acute concerns. Patients managing complex or chronic conditions benefit from his thorough, case-oriented approach. Those focused on performance, weight loss, or strength will find his evidence-based nutritional strategies especially useful. He also suits patients who track their health with wearable devices and want a doctor who interprets that data meaningfully.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Franco focuses on internal medicine and preventive care, with particular depth in complex medical cases. He also works with patients on weight management, metabolic health, and performance optimization. His evidence-based approach to nutrition and supplementation informs treatment across all of these areas.
Yes, Dr. Franco holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his residency at Florida Hospital Medical Center in Orlando, where he served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Franco earned his Doctorate of Medicine from Universidad del Quindío in Colombia in 2004. He completed both his internship and internal medicine residency at Florida Hospital Medical Center in Orlando, finishing as Chief Resident in 2012.
Dr. Franco earned the ACP Chief Resident Award and the ACP Resident of the Year honor for 2009-2010 during his residency. He also took first place for a poster presentation at the annual FMA meeting.
Yes, Dr. Franco actively helps patients pursue weight loss, build strength, and improve overall performance. He applies evidence-based nutritional strategies and supplementation guidance to support those goals. His own background in CrossFit, strength sports, and martial arts informs his practical, performance-oriented perspective.
Yes, Dr. Franco integrates wearable device data into each patient's care plan. He uses that information alongside clinical assessments to build a fuller picture of each patient's health and guide more precise recommendations.
Yes, Dr. Franco sees patients at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa Bay. His practice is based in Tampa, and his hospital presence allows him to provide continuity of care across settings.
Dr. Franco centers his care on knowing each patient fully, not just managing isolated symptoms. He brings that whole-person perspective to preventive screenings, complex case management, and performance health alike.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026