Bernardo C. Franssen, MD

Bernardo C. Franssen, MD is a Surgeon in Charleston, SC. He provides breast surgery, breast surgical oncology, and broader surgical oncology services to patients throughout Charleston and the neighboring community of Summerville. Dr. Franssen’s practice is affiliated with several local hospitals, allowing him to coordinate care across the region. He holds a 4.90 rating based on 86 reviews, reflecting the satisfaction of his patients.

Trained as a board‑certified general surgeon, Dr. Franssen earned his medical degree at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and completed surgical residency at the Mayo Clinic. He pursued fellowships in liver and pancreas surgery in Mexico City, surgical oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and minimally invasive surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Fluent in both Spanish and English, he works with Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Surgical Oncology and serves patients at multiple Roper St. Francis facilities.

The office is located on Henry Tecklenburg Drive, a short distance from the Mark Clark Expressway (about 0.2 mi) and just 0.4 mi from Bon Secours Saint Francis Hospital. It is also near Paul Cantrell Boulevard (0.5 mi), the Citadel Mall and EPIC Center (both about 0.6 mi), and the Charleston Police Department (0.7 mi), making the location easily reachable for local residents.

Dr. Franssen enjoys a strong local reputation, reflected in consistently high customer ratings, and benefits from a steady record of repeat and referred patients. These strengths underscore the confidence that Charleston’s community places in his surgical expertise.

With extensive training and a trusted standing among Charleston patients, Dr. Franssen remains a reliable choice for those seeking specialized surgical oncology care in the area.

Services:

• Breast Surgery
• Breast Surgical Oncology
• Surgical Oncology