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Dr. Alan Franklin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Alan Franklin, MD
4.5 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Alan Franklin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mobile, AL.
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Dr. Alan Franklin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Mobile, AL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Alan Franklin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mobile, AL.

About

Dr. Alan Franklin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mobile, AL and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1990 and completed a residency at Saint Louis University Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mobile Infirmary. Dr. Franklin has experience treating conditions like Drusen among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Franklin received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Franklin also speaks French. Dr. Franklin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drusen
Macular or Retinal Edema
Visual Field Defects
Drusen
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Visual Field Defects
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Coreoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Infirmary Health System
    1720 Spring Hill Ave Ste 300, Mobile, AL 36604
    Monday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Monroeville Eye Care
    166 Lindberg Ave, Atmore, AL 36502
  3. 3 Imc Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
    1700 Spring Hill Ave Ste 100, Mobile, AL 36604
    Monday
    08:15 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:15 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:15 - 14:00
    Thursday
    08:15 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:15 - 13:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4 Retina Specialty Institute
    5150 N DAVIS HWY, Pensacola, FL 32503

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4.5
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Oct 11, 2023
Have been to 6 MDs for AMD eye shots. Dr. F was the absolute best . Had excruciating pain after shot done by other Docs for MANY hours . Absolutely no pain at all when shot administered by Dr Franklin.
John — Oct 11, 2023
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Vanderbilt University
    1994
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Louis University Hospital
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University IA
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Franklin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Franklin's profile.

Dr. Alan Franklin, MD is affiliated with Mobile Infirmary.

Yes, Dr. Alan Franklin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mobile Infirmary

    5 Mobile Infirmary Cir, Mobile, AL