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Dr. Gerald O Franklin MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(16)
57 North St Danbury CT, 06810
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Dr. Gerald Franklin is a gastroenterologist practicing in Danbury, CT. Dr. Franklin specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Franklin performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1974

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Gerald O Franklin MD's Practice location

Practice At 57 North St

57 North St -
Danbury, CT 06810
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New patients: 203-744-7007
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132 MAIN ST -
DANBURY, CT 06810
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Dr. Gerald O Franklin MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 16 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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