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  • Surgery, Transplant Surgery, Trauma Surgery
  • 47 years of experience
  • Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital 700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
  • (515) 263-5612

Brief Intro

Dr. Franklin graduated from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine At Temple University in 1978. He works in Des Moines, IA and 2 other locations and specializes in Trauma Surgery, Surgery, Transplant Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Franklin is affiliated with Blank Children's Hospital.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

U S Department Of Veterans Affairs

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University - 1978

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital
  • 700 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Specialties Treated

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Surgery
  • Transplant Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery
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Conditions Addressed

  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
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Procedures Performed

  • Hernia Repair
  • Peripheral Vascular Bypass
  • Wound Care
  • Skin Surgery
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Humana
  • Centivo
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Medica
  • Optum Health
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  • Cancer 6
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 8
  • Orthopedics 17
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 13
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 15
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 15
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 4
  • Children's Hospital 2
  • Urology 13
  • Psychiatry 15
  • Geriatrics 15
  • Rehabilitation 16
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 2
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 1
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 2
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 8