Francis Schanne

Dr. Francis Schanne is a renowned urologist in Delaware, known for pioneering the da Vinci robotic prostatectomy in the state. With over 500 Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic surgeries under his belt, Dr. Schanne has a wealth of experience and expertise in minimally invasive procedures.

His educational background includes a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Villanova University, and completion of the Urology Residency Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Schanne holds prestigious positions such as Director of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital and has previously served as Chief of Urology at St. Francis Hospital. He is a former Fellow at the American College of Surgeons and has held leadership roles in organizations like Urologic Lasers of Delaware and Urologic Surgical Associates of Delaware. Additionally, he has a military background as a Major in the USA, MC, and has worked as an Attending Urologist at Martin Army Community Hospital.