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Dr. Benjamin Franklin, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Internist, Critical Care Surgeon

Atlanta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Franklin, Trauma Surgeon in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Benjamin Franklin, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Franklin graduated from Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL and completed his residency at LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program. Dr. Franklin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Franklin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Franklin’s office at (404) 616-1000.

    Where did Dr. Franklin go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL

    What languages does Dr. Franklin speak?

    Dr. Franklin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Franklin typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Franklin diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Franklin. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis
    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Franklin typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin may include:

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Franklin accept my insurance?

    Dr. Franklin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 616-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Franklin accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Franklin in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carepoint Health

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Franklin's office located?

    Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Primary Practice

    80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE

    Atlanta, GA 30303

    (404) 616-1000

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    Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Practice 2

    150 Eagle Spring Ct Ste A

    Stockbridge, GA 30281

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    Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Practice 3

    677 Church St NE Ste 100P

    Marietta, GA 30060

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    What hospitals are Dr. Franklin affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Franklin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Grady Memorial Hospital,Atlanta, GA
    Phoebe Worth Medical Center,Sylvester, GA
    Wellstar Spalding Medical Center,Griffin, GA

    What is Dr. Franklin's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Franklin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629389127.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Franklin?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Franklin

    What is Dr. Benjamin Franklin's specialty?

    Dr. Franklin is a Trauma Surgeon near Atlanta, GA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Benjamin Franklin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Franklin is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Union General Hospital - Blairsville, Ga which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Benjamin Franklin accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Benjamin Franklin is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Benjamin Franklin offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (404) 616-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Franklin?

    Please contact Dr. Franklin's office at (404) 616-1000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Franklin's office located?

    Dr. Franklin's offices are located in Atlanta, GA, Stockbridge, GA, and Marietta, GA.