Summary

"Dr. Frankeny has a special interest in sports medicine, joint replacements, knee, hip, and shoulder surgery.

Dr. Frankeny attended Penn State University where he graduated first in his class with a BS in biology and a BA in psychology. He then earned a Master%u2019s degree in sports medicine at the University of California, Davis. He received his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco, where he received the top award at graduation as the student who best exemplified the academic and caring aspects of medicine. He then served as an intern and resident in Orthopedic Surgery at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. After a sports medicine traveling fellowship in Asia, he began a general orthopedic practice with the Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania in 1991. He now serves as OIP%u2019s executive director.

Dr. Frankeny is board certified. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, and the Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society. He is on the Board of Directors at the Pennsylvania Orthopedic Society. He currently serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Penn State Hershey Medical Center and is an instructor in the Department of Orthopedics at Pinnacle Health System.

Dr. Frankeny has been named to the %u201CBest Doctors, Inc.%u201D for years 2002 to present.

He has served as the team orthopedist for the Harrisburg Senators baseball team and several high school football teams. He has done orthopedic mission work in Haiti.

Dr. Frankeny resides with his wife on their farm in Juniata County and enjoys the frequent visits of his children and grandchildren. He relaxes by doing farm chores, reading, and exercise. He is a Monday morning quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers."
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 2 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John R Frankeny has 6 locations

Upmc Harrisburg

111 S Front StHarrisburg, PA 17101

Orthopedic Institute Of Pennsylvania

450 Powers Ave Ste 101Harrisburg, PA 17109
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orthopedic Institute Of Pennsylvania

3399 Trindle Rd Fl 1Camp Hill, PA 17011
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orthopedic Institute Of Pennsylvania

450 Powers AveHarrisburg, PA 17109
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Upmc Carlisle

361 Alexander Spring RdCarlisle, PA 17015

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40 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 5 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Harrisburg , PAHarrisburg , PAHershey , PAElizabethtown , PA
Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John R Frankeny

  • Humana
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John R Frankeny has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John R Frankeny has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone Fracture
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Dupuytren's Contracture
  • Herniated Disc
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Hip Surgery
  • Joint Pain/Swelling
  • Joint Replacement
  • Knee Surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Scoliosis
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

Medical School

University Of California San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. John Frankeny affiliated with?
Dr. John Frankeny is affiliated with Upmc Harrisburg.
What languages does Dr. John Frankeny speak?
Dr. John Frankeny speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. John Frankeny's office located?
Dr. John Frankeny's office is located at 111 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA, 17101.
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