Testimonials

“Residents of Northern California, especially the Napa Valley, are fortunate to have Dr. Stephen Franzino available in their own back yard. I have confidence in him because I have been in his care three times. I developed shoulder and knee injuries over the years that began to limit my activities but not until a friend visited, an orthopedic surgeon with a high opinion of Dr. Franzino, did I schedule a consultation. My experience with the surgeries and recovery left me asking myself why I had waited so long! His no-nonsense approach is to get his patients back to their activities and back to their lives. I'm a fan!”

Nancy Seaver
Partner/Team Seaver
Co-Owner GTS Vineyards

The old saying "If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself" couldn't be more true for me. But, it's been worth it! From high speed motorcycle wrecks to slower-speed horse wrecks and the ravages of Telemark skiing, my body wishes I'd stayed on life's sidelines.

Enter Dr. Stephen Franzino. Thanks to his amazing skills and dedication to the best possible outcome for me, I can still enjoy many of the activities I once thought were part of my past. I find it reassuring that he's willing to exhaust non-invasive possibilities before reaching for the scalpel. His staff is friendly, helpful and very professional. And Dr. Franzino's direct, tell-it-like-it-is approach, combined with genuine compassion and thorough follow-up, is what I want in a trusted physician and surgeon.

Mark S. Pope
Founder & CEO
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine

I would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Franzino and his staff for their great work. Dr. Franzino fixed both of my knees: one of them was an ACL reconstruction and the other was a meniscus tear. Thanks to his knowledge, experience and good work ethic I could go back to my normal activities and play soccer.

Thank You Dr. Franzino

Ricardo Zarate
Los Gallos De Aguascalientes (Mexico)
Santa Clara Sporting(Santa Clara).


Quiero darle las gracias al Dr. Franzino y a su personal por la ayuda cuando me lastime. El Dr.Franzino me opero las dos rodillas una de ellas era el ligamento crusado (ACL) y la otra era de un menisco roto. Gracias a su conosimiento, experiencia y su buena etica profesional pude regresar a mis actividades de vida normales y lo mas importante para mi era jugar futbol.

Muchas Gracias, Dr. Franzino

Ricardo Zarate
Los Gallos De Aguascalientes (Mexico)
Santa Clara Sporting(Santa Clara).

"Dr. Franzino is great to work with. Always accessible, Dr. Franzino had the best interests of the SaberCats in mind and was a key component in the long seasons leading up to our ArenaBowl appearances. His demeanor with players, staff and management was unmatched."

Hank Stern
General Manager San Jose SaberCats

"It is a pleasure to work with such a gifted surgeon as Dr. Franzino. The confidence that our players and coaches have in him is unparalleled and makes our jobs as football coaches much easier. Arena football is a tough game and we are glad that Dr. Franzino is on our side!"

Darren Arbet
Headcoach San Jose SaberCats
Three-time Arena Bowl Champions

"His professionalism in his approach to diagnosis and ultimately two surgeries was a great relief. It meant I didn't have to drive into the City to get quality treatment. The procedures were done with minimal intrusion and fully corrected my problems and pain, with a very short recovery period. Just exactly what I was looking for! I am back skiing and hiking and biking again. I have since referred many of my associates at work and personal friends as well."

David Lockwood
Chief Financial Officer
Joseph Phelps Winery

"I have known Dr. Franzino for many years from helping with the Laguna Seca International MotoGP race and the San Jose Sabercats, he is a very dependable person when called upon in critical situations. As we all know in the sports medicine field there are not enough qualified surgeons but Dr. Franzino is the one I would highly recommend."

Tuan Nguyen, AT-C
Director of Sports Medicine

"Dr Franzino and his staff have been amazing throughout both of my knee operations. The level of comfort I and my family have in Dr Franzino is of the highest level. I am proud to have him as my doctor and even more proud to count him as a friend."

Dave Phinney
Owner/Winemaker
Orin Swift Cellars

"The moment I tore my ACL, terrifying thoughts went through my mind; "Will I water ski again? Will I snow ski again? Will I run again? Will I be able to chase my kids around?" The answer was YES! with the help of Dr. Stephen Franzino. He repaired my torn ACL with a cadaver graft and repaired my torn meniscus. After surgery my knee is rock stable and I am able to do all the sports I love..... especially water ski. Thank you Dr. Franzino!!"

Glenda Sonu
Former member of the Water Ski Team
University of Texas

"After 35 plus years of abusing my body in football, hockey and mountain biking my body finally screamed ENOUGH! Dr. Franzino skillfully worked on my left shoulder and right knee, simultaneously, and a couple of decades of abuse have been reversed. I'm back on my bike and my golf game has never been better! Thanks to Dr. Franzino and his team!"

Don Shindle
CFL Grey Cup Champion 2000
General Manager Westin Hotel Napa

"Dr. Franzino performed surgery in January 2009 on my torn rotator cuff and also repaired a bicep tendon tear. Under his care, I recovered in minimal time and now have my full range and motion - free of pain. Dr. Franzino did an excellent job repairing my injury and having me up and functioning at the same level I was at prior to the injury. He is a very professional yet personal doctor that takes the time to discuss the procedure and expected recuperation period. I highly recommend Dr. Steve Franzino to anyone in need of a top-notch orthopedic surgeon."

Chuck Wagner
Owner, Caymus Vineyards