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Dr. James Franklin, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Dr. James Franklin, MD
4.7 (42 Ratings)
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Dr. James Franklin, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. James Franklin, MD
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Dr. James Franklin, MD

General Surgery* Age 51
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. James Franklin, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA.

About

Dr. Franklin graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia. Dr. James Franklin, MD is a General Surgeon in Atlanta, GA and has 24 years experience. Dr. Franklin currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Dr. Franklin has experience treating conditions like Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Franklin received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Franklin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Franklin is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Pelvic Abscess
Thyroid Nodule
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Colectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Adrenalectomy
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cancer Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon Surgery
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Surgery
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Melanoma Removal
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Orchiectomy
Pancreatic Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Rectal Surgery
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Surgery
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic

Insurance Accepted

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  • Healthy Support-GA PPO
    Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • LocalPlus
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • Superior Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
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    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Blue Choice HMO

Locations

  1. 1 North Atlanta Surgical Associates
    5115 New Peachtree Rd Ste 202, Atlanta, GA 30341
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (678) 336-5951
  2. 2 Piedmont Physicians Colon and Rectal Surgery Fayetteville
    1265 Highway 54 W Ste 305, Fayetteville, GA 30214
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 719-5660
  3. 3 Piedmont Fayette Hospital
    1255 Highway 54 W, Fayetteville, GA 30214
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (770) 719-7000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Franklin
4.7
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1 Star (3)

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Dec 20, 2019
My husband went in for 1 hernia and Dr. Franklin wound up repairing 3. He was conscientious, professional, and kind. One thing I always want to say to doctors and nurses.... Thank you for the sacrifices you have made, the hard work you put in to serve our medical needs. We appreciate you.
Jeanne and Phillip bowers in Ptc, GA — Dec 20, 2019
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
    2000
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Franklin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Franklin's profile.

Dr. Franklin frequently treats the following conditions: Cholecystitis and Gallstones, Gallstones and Inguinal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Franklin, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Fayette Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Franklin, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Piedmont Fayette Hospital

    1255 Highway 54 W, Fayetteville, GA