Dr. Urmila J. Franklin M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
7715 CASTOR AVE PHILA PA, 19152About
Dr. Urmila Franklin is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Elkin Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Franklin specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Franklin can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Franklin can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
Osmania Medical College
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1961
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology-Obstetrics and Gynecology
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local lecturing and public speaking-Assistant Professor at Temple University. -
Internships
- India 1961-1962; St. Mary's Hospital 1963-1964
Fellowships
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine- 1 year Clinical Pathology and 1 years OB GYN
What do you attribute your success to?
- Urmila attributes her success to hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Contemporary OBGYN
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