About
Dr. Rebecca Franzi-Osborne is a board-certified internist practicing concierge medicine in Tucson, Arizona through the MDVIP network. S. S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology in 1998. She then returned to her home institution and completed her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in 2004. Her postgraduate training began with an internship at Eastern Virginia Medical School. She also completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University and a second residency in Internal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School, finishing in 2014.
Dr. Franzi-Osborne holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Internal Medicine and belongs to both the American College of Physicians and the Pima County Medical Society. Her career has spanned urgent care, hospice, palliative care, and hospital medicine. She currently serves as Assistant Medical Director at Casa de la Luz Hospice and works as a per diem Hospitalist at St. Joseph's Hospital. She approaches each patient holistically and tailors wellness plans to individual needs. Nutrition, exercise, and stress management guide her clinical thinking. She is passionate about lifelong learning and helping patients reach their healthiest selves.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ - B.S. Health Science with emphasis on Exercise Sciences (1995); B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology (1998)
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ - Doctorate of Medicine (2004)
Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA (2005-2006); Internal Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA (2011-2014)
Additional Training
Internship, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA (2004-2005)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Franzi-Osborne right for?
Dr. Franzi-Osborne is a strong fit for adults who want a physician invested in their long-term wellness. Patients managing chronic conditions like hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from her thorough, proactive approach. Her background in physical medicine and exercise science makes her especially effective with patients focused on lifestyle-driven health improvements. Adults who value same-day access and after-hours availability will find her practice model well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Franzi-Osborne specializes in internal medicine with a strong focus on holistic, preventive care. She designs personalized wellness plans built around each patient's unique health profile. Her clinical interests include nutrition, exercise, and stress management as core pillars of good health.
Yes. Dr. Franzi-Osborne holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed two residencies, in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University and in Internal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Dr. Franzi-Osborne earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson. She completed her internship and Internal Medicine residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia. She also trained in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond.
Yes. Dr. Franzi-Osborne holds admitting privileges at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, where she works as a per diem Hospitalist. She also maintains strong relationships with specialists throughout the Tucson community to coordinate care when patients need additional support.
Dr. Franzi-Osborne takes a collaborative, holistic approach to each patient. She takes time to understand each person's full health picture before designing a personalized wellness plan. She believes that proper nutrition, regular exercise, and stress management form the true foundation of long-term health.
Dr. Franzi-Osborne brings more than 15 years of clinical experience to her practice. Her career has spanned urgent care, hospital medicine, hospice, palliative care, and now concierge internal medicine. That breadth informs how she approaches both routine and complex patient needs.
Dr. Franzi-Osborne is a member of the American College of Physicians and the Pima County Medical Society. She also currently serves as Assistant Medical Director at Casa de la Luz Hospice in Tucson.
Yes. As an MDVIP-affiliated physician, Dr. Franzi-Osborne makes herself available to members by phone after hours and on weekends for urgent matters. Members can also access her practice through the patient portal via athenahealth.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026