Stephen R. Franklin, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
930 East Emerald Ave Suite # 711 St Marys Knoxville TN, 37917About
Dr. Stephen Franklin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Knoxville, TN. Dr. Franklin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Franklin can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Franklin can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
University of Tennessee Memphis College of Dentistry M.D. 1982
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Top Doctors Knoxville
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery
- Routine Eye Examinations
- Urgent Care Including Fracture Care, Eye Injury, And Lacerations
- Eyeglasses
- Contact Lenses
- Eye Disease
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Professional Member Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology
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