Dr. Charles Michael Franklin M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2400 Maryland Rd Suite 40 Willow Grove PA, 19090About
Dr. Charles Franklin is a rheumatologist practicing in Willow Grove, PA. Dr. Franklin specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Franklin treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1981
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Tennis Elbow
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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