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Dr. Franklin Rimell, MD
Overview of Dr. Franklin Rimell, MD
Dr. Franklin Rimell, MD is an Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat) Specialist in Fort Myers, FL. They specialize in Ear, Nose, and Throat, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School and is affiliated with Downtown Baker Hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital, Cedars - Sinai Medical Center and Cape Coral Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rimell an average 4.6 star rating.
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Dr. Rimell's Office Locations
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Lee Memorial Health System16230 Summerlin Rd Ste 215, Fort Myers, FL 33908 Directions (239) 343-7474
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Minnesota Surgery Center At St Mary's701 25th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55454 Directions (612) 626-6777
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Hennepin Healthcare701 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415 Directions (612) 873-6963
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Children's Ent and Facial Plastic Surgery2530 Chicago Ave Ste 450, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Directions (612) 874-1292
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- Downtown Baker Hospital
- Lee Memorial Hospital
- Cedars - Sinai Medical Center
- Cape Coral Hospital
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Rhinoseptoplasty
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About Dr. Franklin Rimell, MD
Specialties*
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Years of Experience
- 36 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1235150491
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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