Dr. Linda Sebastian Frantz, MD, FACP

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Get to know Internist Dr. Linda Sebastian Frantz, who serves patients in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Frantz is a board certified internist who provides patient care at her private practice located in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. Her deep affection for her patients and her inherent passion for scientific inquiry and problem-solving are central to her approach.

Her professional roles extend beyond her private practice as she serves as an attending physician in internal medicine at the Regional Hospital of Scranton. Additionally, Dr. Frantz holds the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Dentistry at the Eastman Institute of Oral Health, University of Rochester, and is a member of the Volunteer Faculty at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Her academic journey began with her graduation from the University of Scranton with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry, earning the distinction of Summa Cum Laude. Subsequently, Dr. Frantz pursued her Medical Degree at The Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, graduating Cum Laude in 1985. 

Her academic excellence was recognized with her induction into Alpha Omega Alpha, the prestigious Medical Honor Society, during her junior year. She also received honors such as the Hobart Amory Hare Honor Society membership and the Janet Glasgow American Women’s Association Scholarship Citation, after which she completed her residency in internal medicine at Strong Memorial Hospital from 1985 to 1988.

Board certified in internal medicine, Dr. Frantz is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), Dr. Frantz is an active member of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, the American Medical Association, and the Lackawanna County Medical Society (notably, in 2004, she held the distinction of being elected as the first woman President in over a century!).

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

In her personal life, Dr. Frantz lives in Scranton with her husband, Bryan Frantz, DMD, and their three daughters: Andrea, Kristen, and Gretche.

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