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Dr. Alan Franklin, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.5 (14)
Map Pin Small Mobile, AL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alan Franklin, MD

Dr. Alan Franklin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Mobile, AL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences and is affiliated with Mobile Infirmary. Dr. Franklin, completed a residency at Saint Louis University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Franklin an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Franklin works at Practice in Mobile, AL with other offices in Atmore, AL and Pensacola, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Drusen along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Conditions Treated and Procedures Performed

Dr. Franklin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Infirmary Health System
    1720 Spring Hill Ave Ste 300, Mobile, AL 36604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 435-1200
    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 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 435-1200
  3. 3
    Imc Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
    1700 Spring Hill Ave Ste 100, Mobile, AL 36604 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (251) 435-1200
    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 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (850) 476-6759

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  • Mobile Infirmary

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Drusen
Macular or Retinal Edema
Visual Field Defects

Treatment frequency



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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
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    4.5
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    Based on 14 ratings
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 34 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French
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    NPI Number
    • 1366492365
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University IA
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Saint Louis University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Vanderbilt University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Franklin has seen patients for Drusen, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Franklin on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Franklin. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Franklin.

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