Dr. Rodney T. Franklin M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Care Specialist | Hospice and Palliative Medicine
7008 Indiana Ave Suite A Lubbock TX, 79413About
Dr. Rodney Franklin is a hospice and palliative care specialist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Franklin provides care to people who are seriously ill. As a hospice and palliative care specialist, Dr. Franklin works to relieve the pain and suffering of people who have a severe medical condition and are in a critical state. Hospice and palliative care specialists try to improve the quality of life for a person who may not have much time left to live.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1985
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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