Lyndhurst, NJ- Penny Elizabeth DeFranco, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Achiever in the field of Nephrology for her dedication and leadership as the Founder of South Mountain Nephrology.
Board-certified in Nephrology by the American Board of
Internal Medicine, Dr. DeFranco boasts over 34 years of medical expertise,
serving the last 18 years in her current capacity. Her area of expertise is
nephrology, specializing in the study of kidney function and disease,
prevention of disease, treatment of disease, and post-transplant care.
Dedicated to continual care, she is unmatched in her field.
Located near Belleville, New Jersey, South Mountain Nephrology is a group
practice specializing in Nephrology. Offering extended hours and convenient
online scheduling, this practice is devoted to the exceptional care of the
citizens of Northern New Jersey. On account of its adaptability and
knowledgeable physicians, the practice has become one of the most trusted
providers in Northern New Jersey.
In preparation for her career, Dr. DeFranco attended Utesa University Medical
School in Santiago, Northern New Jersey Dominical
Republic. She completed both her internship and internal medicine residency at
St. Luke’s hospital in Missouri. In addition, Dr. DeFranco completed her
nephrology training at St. Louis University Medical Center in St. Louis.
Dr. DeFranco’s opinion is highly respected in her field. She remains
professionally affiliated with several medical centers including Hackensack
Meridian Health, Mountainside Medical Center, Clara Maas Medical Center, and
St. Barnabas Medical Center.
In her free time, Dr. DeFranco is an active member of the American Society of
Nephrology and the Clara Maas Women’s Physicians Group. She also participates
in The National Kidney Foundation walks.
Dr. DeFranco would like to dedicate this recognition to her parents, Domenick
and Joan DeFranco, in loving memory.
