Dr. Franklin M. Martin, MD | Chula Vista, CA | Surgery

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Dr. Franklin Martin is a surgeon who specializes in surgery and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the United States Naval Medical Center. With 44 years of medical experience, Dr. Martin brings extensive expertise to his practice. He speaks English.

Dr. Martin practices at multiple locations throughout San Diego County, including Chula Vista and Escondido. His surgical expertise and critical care background allow him to handle complex medical situations that require both operative intervention and intensive monitoring. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.

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accepting new patients
4.2

14 Ratings
44 years of experience
speaks English
United States Naval Medical Center
5 written reviews
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
2 board certifications
3 office locations
Male

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Love this Dr. He's Awesome

July 14th, 2015

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This is the very first surgery I've ever had in my life. I was very nervous and wanted a good surgeon. Meeting Dr. Franklin Martin was a very pleasant experience. The staff was very nice and very helpful. They were able to get me in for surgery right away. After the surgery I had to stay in the hospital for 4 days and he was checking on me thereafter the surgery. I would totally recommend anyone to see him for any surgery. My issue was my gall bladder, and very happy I chose him.

October 30th, 2014

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Umbilical Hernia -- I didn't even make it to my first appointment. I called for some basic code information to see if covered by insurance and I got the runaround. I was simply trying to understand my total cost of moving forward and the staff wanted me to come in for a consultation. Hmm, seems like an approach to, at minimum, get the consultation money and then let the patient decide. I prefer to know all my estimated costs before I walk in the door.

September 14th, 2012

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DR MARTIN WAS A REFERRAL FROM MY PRIMARY DOCTOR. I WAS OF COURSE NERVOUS ABOUT THE SURGERY THAT I WAS GOING TO HAVE. I MADE MY APPOINTMENT, NO PROBLEM. I WAS GREETED FROM THE LADIES AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND WAITED APPROX 5 MINUTES BEFORE SEEING THE DOCTOR. DOCTOR MARTIN IS A VERY MATTER OF FACT PERSONALITY BUT GIVES A LOT OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND KNOWS HIS JOB. I HAD MY SURGERY AT POMERADO HOSPITAL AND I CAN SAY FROM THE TIME I ARRIVED EVERYONE WAS AMAZING. EVERY STEP OF THE WAY THEY EXPLAINED EVERYTHING THEY WHERE GOING TO DO AND MADE ME FEEL VERY COMFORTABLE. I WENT TO MY FOLLOWUP APPOINTMENT AND DOCTOR MARTIN WAS VERY HELPFUL AND CARING ABOUT AN PROBLEM I WAS HAVING, HE EVEN CONTACTED MY PRIMARY DOCTOR SO THAT SHE WOULD BE UP TO DATE ON WHAT WAS GOING ON. DOCTOR MARTINS OFFICE EVEN FILLED OUT AND SENT IN MY DISABILITY PAPERWORK FOR ME. THAT WAS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I WOULD RECOMMEND DR MARTIN. :)

March 27th, 2012

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I was operated on by Dr. Martin 3 weeks ago and he supposedly removed a lump and sent it out for a cancerous diagnose...after the surgery he was suppose to call my husband, explain what happened during the surgery and tell him to come and get me. He never contacted my husband, I had to have the nurse contact him. It is now 3 weeks later and I have not even heard from this guy!

February 11th, 2011

Francisco Martinez MD

890 Eastlake Pkwy Ste 301Chula Vista, CA 91914

Tel: (619) 421-2949

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Hidden Valley Surgical Medical Group Inc

1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 200Escondido, CA 92029

Tel: (760) 489-1355

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 1:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Palomar Medical Center

2185 Citracado PkwyEscondido, CA 92029


Dr. Franklin Mclain Martin, MD	Dr. Imad Sami Dandan, MD	Dr. Carlos Manuel Nunez	JR William Robert Berry
Surgery	Trauma Surgery	Anesthesiology	Critical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (14 Ratings)	3.9 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	33 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English
Chula Vista , CA	La Jolla , CA	San Diego , CA	San Diego , CA
Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine	Med School: OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE	Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine	Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Critical Care Medicine

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

United States Naval Medical Center

Medical School

Georgetown University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

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What languages does Dr. Franklin Martin speak?: Dr. Franklin Martin speaks English.
Is Dr. Franklin Martin accepting new patients?: Dr. Franklin Martin is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Franklin Martin's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
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Where is Dr. Franklin Martin's office located?: Dr. Franklin Martin's office is located at 890 Eastlake Pkwy Ste 301, Chula Vista, CA, 91914.
Does Dr. Franklin Martin accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Franklin Martin has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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