Kelly Braun, MD

Bryan Franzen, DO, is a neurologist in the Petznick Stroke Center and an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute. He is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Franzen’s expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of stroke and other neurovascular diseases. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Stroke Association. Dr. Franzen earned his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. He completed both his neurology residency and a vascular neurology fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Franzen’s research interests involve the use of transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) to guide stroke treatments and the application of mobile stroke units.

Your head and neck are home to not only the brain and parts of the spinal cord, but a bona fide command center where breathing and digestion are initiated; where thoughts and emotions are conveyed through expressions, words, speech, even singing. It’s the region of the body largely responsible for how you survive, interact, and find emotional, social, and spiritual fulfillment. This is why it’s important that you trust your head and neck cancer to a team who can give you everything you need, and anticipate those needs in real time. Our robust team includes: - Expert ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgeons who can remove tumors and repair their damage - Radiation oncologists who can shrink stubborn lesions next to vital or fragile structures - Medical oncologists who deliver medicines that can stop cancer cells from dividing Our multidisciplinary team of physicians ensures you can get specialized, comprehensive care without having to leave our campus in the heart of Phoenix. We also have speech-language pathologists on staff who will work to help you retain your ability to eat, drink, and speak. In addition to our experienced team of head and neck oncology experts, you will have access to a top, globally-ranked center for neurology and neurosurgery, along with the complete medical specialties at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. We know that the prospect of fighting head and neck cancer can be frightening, but it’s not one you have to face alone. Call (855) 327-2083 to speak with our nurse navigator, and find an ally in your fight

At the Petznick Stroke Center at Barrow Neurological Institute, we are committed to providing the complete spectrum of stroke care, informing the community about stroke prevention, and finding new ways of treating and preventing strokes through research. This commitment has earned us national recognition as a Joint Commissioncertified Comprehensive Stroke Center, which is the highest level of certification a hospital can receive for the care of complex stroke patients. Offered in collaboration with the American Stroke Association, this designation also recognizes our ability to provide patients with 24/7 access to advanced imaging and specialized care. We’re proud to care for more stroke victims than any other center in the Southwestern United States, while maintaining adherence to national stroke quality measures and standards of care.