Dr. John H Franklin MD
Orthopedist
3650 J Dewey Gray Cir Augusta GA, 30909About
Dr. John Franklin is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Franklin specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Franklin tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Torn Meniscus
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Acl Tear
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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