Dr. Donald B Franklin M.D.
Nephrologist (Kidney Specialist) | Nephrology
251 N Lyerly St Suite 100 Chattanooga TN, 37404About
Dr. Donald Franklin is a nephrologist practicing in Chattanooga, TN. Dr. Franklin specializes in the care and treatment of the kidneys. As a nephrologist, Dr. Franklin most typically treats conditions like kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, acute renal failure, polycystuc kidney disease, high blood pressure and more. Nephrologists are also experts on kidney transplantation and dialysis. They are usually referred to by primary care physicians for problems related to the kidneys, and while they can perform tests to diagnose kidney disorders, they do not perform surgeries.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 1985
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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