Dr. Eric H. Franks, MD | Salisbury, MD | Sports Medicine

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Dr. Franks is a graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, his internship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and a fellowship at Hughston Sports Medicine Foundation in Georgia. He is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery, and was appointed Master Instructor for the Arthroscopic Association of North America where he teaches other surgeons advanced arthroscopic techniques. Dr. Franks specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, primarily on an outpatient basis.

accepting new patients
3.4

20 Ratings
40 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Johns Hopkins Health System
7 written reviews
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
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I have been seeing him since the early 2000s. He has been treating me with osteoarthritis in both knees. Up until now all has been fine. However I called to get an appointment to see him to get more Synvics ijections and was told he is no longer with Peninsula Associates and they no longer give Synvisc injections!!! Now what do I do? I do NOT want knee replacement surgery!

April 6th, 2019

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Saw Dr. Franks for the first time recently. Was a bit concerned after reading so many negative reviews. Was pleasantly surprised at how nice and thorough he was. He noted my injury via my MRI, gave me a cortisone shot, will give me another in a different location if this does not work and may need surgery at some point. He explained things and showed me pictures so that I could understand the entirety of the problem.

March 12th, 2016

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Rude and incompetent ! Please see another doctor. Despite an mri and mra he denied I had injury and instead stated I had a personality problem. He prescribed a TX plan and he didn't follow it. At least I can be thankful I didn't have to watch his video. This man is a joke and has a God complex! I finally sought a second opinion. Don't wait as long as I did find a different practitioner.

February 6th, 2016

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A Friday appointment and eleven days later the MRI has not been scheduled. I know the voicemail message by heart ... "it may take up to 24 hours before I return your call"...not acceptable!! Exam room floor was filthy, staff was having way to much fun and not professional. Compared to other ortho exams, Dr. Franks did'nt gieve my knee much of an exam. Time for another doctor!

November 5th, 2012

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Dr. Frank did a shoulder (rotator cuff) operation onb my left shoulder. On my first return visit after the operation, when I expressed concerns as to the progress and results of the operation..Dr. Franks became what I would call very defensive..when I was checking out and attempting to set up my next appointment was told that they would call me as the appointment calendar was not three months ahead as of yet. They never called..and here two years later after months of physical therapy..I do not has anywhere near acceptable usage with that arm and shoulder.

September 4th, 2012

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DR. FRANKS SEEMS A LITTLE "COLD" AND "DISTANT" COMPARED TO MOST OF THE DOCTORS AT PENINSULA ORTHO. I'M NOT THAT COMFORTABLE ASKING HIM QUESTIONS SO I'D PREFER TO SEE HIS ASSISTANT. HAVEN'T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH DR. FRANKS' MEDICAL CARE; JUST DON'T RELATE TO HIS PERSONALITY.

July 20th, 2012

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Dr Franks listened to me and mad me feel like he cared about my shoulder problem. He developed a treatment plan for me which is really working.

February 11th, 2012

Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional

100 E Carroll StSalisbury, MD 21801

Peninsula Orthopaedics Associates

314 Franklin Ave Ste 502Berlin, MD 21811

Tel: (410) 641-0202

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Peninsula Orthopedic Associates

1675 Woodbrooke DrSalisbury, MD 21804

Tel: (410) 749-4154

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Delmarva Surgery Center

641 S Salisbury BlvdSalisbury, MD 21801

Tel: (410) 546-2845

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Dr. Eric Howard Franks, MD	Dr. John Joseph Greco, MD	Dr. Michael Howard Mark, MD	Dr. Edmund T Carroll III, DO
Sports Medicine	Orthopedic Surgery	Neurology	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (20 Ratings)	3.3 (22 Ratings)	3.5 (13 Ratings)	3.3 (35 Ratings)
40 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience	53 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Salisbury , MD	SALISBURY , MD	Salisbury , MD	Lewes , DE
Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences	Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University	Med School: University Of Miami Leonard M Miller School Of Medicine	Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Arthroscopy
Bone Fracture
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George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health SciencesGraduated in 1986

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Which hospitals is Dr. Eric Franks affiliated with?: Dr. Eric Franks is affiliated with Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional.
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What languages does Dr. Eric Franks speak?: Dr. Eric Franks speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Eric Franks's office located?: Dr. Eric Franks's office is located at 100 E Carroll St, Salisbury, MD, 21801.
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