12/03/2025
Meet Ricardo Franco, MD!
Dr. Franco is a Pulmonology and Critical Care specialist at UMC Health System and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. With advanced fellowship training in Interventional Pulmonology from Johns Hopkins University, he brings highly specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating complex lung diseases, including lung cancer. His training allows patients in the Lubbock area to receive advanced lung care without needing to travel far from home.
Dr. Franco is dedicated to caring for patients with compassion, respect, and clear communication. “For me, it’s not just about treating illness. It’s about walking with patients and families through some of their hardest moments,” he says. “Every patient deserves the same dedication I would give to my own family.”
He continues to strengthen lung care in the Lubbock community by helping diagnose lung disease earlier, expanding access to advanced treatments, and supporting patients with serious lung conditions. Through his expertise and commitment, Dr. Franco works every day to provide exceptional, patient-centered care right here at home.
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