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Dr. Deborah J. Franklin MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
25 S 9th St Dept. Of Rehabilitat Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Deborah Franklin is a physiatrist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Franklin is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Franklin focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Franklin can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1995
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1996
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
Provider Details
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Deborah J. Franklin MD's Practice location
Practice At 25 S 9th St Dept. Of Rehabilitation Medicine
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