Dr. R. Robert Franks
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925 CHESTNUT ST
Philadelphia, PA, United States
19019
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Dr. R. Robert Franks' Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Robert Franks, D.O., F.A.O.A.S.M., is a board certified family practice physician with a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine at Rothman Institute. He is an Associate Professor at Thomas Jefferson University and Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Franks specializes in medical orthopaedics, sports medicine, and is one of the nation’s leaders in sports-related concussion management. Dr. Franks is widely published on sports concussion management having co-authored the Team Physician’s Consensus Statement on Concussion and further contributing numerous articles and abstracts in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national meetings. He is a current member of several sports medicine societies, including serving on the Executive Committee of AOASM where he is currently First Vice President. Dr. Franks is also a team physician for USA wrestling and a number of area high schools and consults for the Philadelphia Phillies. Dr. Franks has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work on concussions and has been voted a South Jersey “Top Doc” for the past several years in both Pediatric and Adult Sports Medicine.
Education
- Umdnj New Jersey School Of Osteo Medicine (Grad. 1999)
Areas of Expertise
- Concussion
Dr. Franks is very knowledgeable and proactive. My 16 year old son felt at ease and hopeful that Dr. Franks will be able to treat him and get him back on the baseball field this year.
Submitted March 20, 2021