Christine B. Franzese, MD
Assistant Professor
Chief of Otolaryngology,VAMC

Contact Information

2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS. 39216
Office Phone (601) 984-5160
Fax (601) 984-5085
cfranzese@ent.umsmed.edu
 

Medical School:

SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
MD, 1999
Residency:
Penn State - Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
General Surgery, 2000
Otolaryngology, 2002
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Otolaryngology, 2004
Clinical Interests:
Dr. Franzese is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. She specializes in general otolaryngology.
Research Interests:
The focus of Dr. Franzese's research is rhinology, including anosmia, and chronic rhinosinusitis.
Professional Activities:
Dr. Franzese is active on many committees at both the VA Medical Center and UMC.  She serves as the program director of the otolaryngology residency program and is instrumental in helping the residents review for their annual inservice exam.  She is active in many major specialty societies, such as the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Triological Society, Society of University Otolaryngologists and the Mississippi Society of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.
Publications of Note:
Dr. Franzese has seven peer reviewed publications and has made 10 national and state presentations. Perform a customized PubMed literature search for Dr. Franzese.