Dr. Peter Franks M.D., M.P.H.
Family Practitioner
4860 Y St Acc 1600 Sacramento CA, 95817About
Dr. Peter Franks is a family practitioner practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Franks specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Franks possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Charing Cross & Westminster Medical Schools 1975
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Acid Reflux
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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