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Dr. Franks is a board certified dermatologist with over 30 years experience. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Tufts University Medical School. After medical school, Dr. Franks served as a Captain and General Medical Officer in the U.S. Army. He specializes in adult and pediatric dermatology. His interests include golfing and skiing.

Board Certification:

— Diplomat, The American Board of Dermatology, 1977, Recertified 1999
— Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners

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Hospital Affiliations:

— Lowell General Hospital
— Emerson Hospital, Department of Medicine
— Marlborough Hospital UMass/Memorial Hospital, Worcester, MA

Academic Appointments:

— Medical University of SC, Assistant Professor, 2000-2001
— University of Massachusetts Medical School, Assistant Professor, 1978-2000

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Military Service:

— Captain, U.S. Army, Active Duty (Vietnam and Boston, 1971-1973)

Professional Societies & Memberships:

— Fellow, American Academy of Dermatology (F.A.A.D.)
— American Medical Association
— Massachusetts Academy of Dermatology (President, 1992-1993)
— New England Dermatological Society
— Massachusetts Medical Society

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