William E. Frank
Orthopedist
261 Kirkland Drive Lawrenceville Georgia, 30044About
William E. Frank, MD, FAAOS, FACS, FRCS(UK), retired in 1994 after working in Central Virginia since 1973. He currently resides in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. A senior flight surgeon for the United States Air Force, Dr. Frank spent time at Wilford Hall US Medical Air Force Center, performing hand and spinal surgery and conducting research as well. At his height in the Air Force, Dr. Frank served as Commander of the 13th Contingency Air Force Hospital in Langley, VA. Currently, Dr. Frank is still educating himself with post graduate courses, and travels to speak to audiences at invitation or request.
Education and Training
Marquette University
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- By Request or Invitation -
Internships
- Wilford Hall Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- Aerospace Medical Society, Virginia Orthopedic Society, Eastern Orthopedic Society, Southern Medical Association, American Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- 10 Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Photography, Fishing, Boating, Travel
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Orthopedic Surgery
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