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Address
520 E Euclid Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone
210-775-2265Hours
Quick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Locations
SAGA - San Antonio, TX - Downtown
Gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX
SAGA - San Antonio, TX - Downtown
520 E Euclid Ave
SAGA - San Antonio - Westover Hills, TX
Gastroenterology in San Antonio, TX
SAGA - San Antonio - Westover Hills, TX
11212 State Hwy 151
Ste 115
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About Kevin J. Franklin, M.D.
About
He completed his undergraduate work at Colorado State University. He then went on to earn his Doctorate from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Growing up, Dr. Franklin wanted to care for animals. “I wanted to be a veterinarian, he says. “But, when I joined the military, I ended up working in the hospital, shadowing physicians.” He then says, “I soon became fascinated with the whole process of treating and diagnosing patients, working with people, and making people feel better.”
When it was time to choose, Dr. Franklin took a Fellowship in Gastro at Virginia Commonwealth University. There, he was drawn in by the challenges. He says, “[Gastro] comprises a combination of interaction and procedures. I get to be involved in each patient’s care.”
Looking back, Dr. Franklin remembers his days in the military. He served as a consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General. He was also involved with policy changes in Air Force gastro medicine. As a Colonel in the Air Force, he also served as Program Director for the SAUSHEC Fellowship Program. He recalls his days in Iraq as the most rewarding experience of his career. He then says, “Though my whole experience in the Air Force was inspiring—in Iraq I got to see medicine at its best. It was essential that we work as a team to care for wounded soldiers and civilians. The execution of those efforts was great to witness.”
Dr. Franklin is still providing care to his patients at San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates. Here, he delivers complete care to each patient. He says, “I try not to just give patients medical treatment. I try to help them transform their lives, helping them focus on changes that will truly impact their wellbeing.”
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Colorado State University
Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Residency in Internal Medicine, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center
Fellowship, Gastroenterology Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia
Memberships/Affiliations
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Member, American College of Gastroenterology
Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Presenter, American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, October 1995
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- EGD
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
My visit with Dr Franklin was great, and informative. His nurse called me to schedule some tests that the doctor wanted ne to do. I am happy with my phone visit.
Great service
Dr. Franklin, saw me personally and explains in detail what was going on with me and gave me options for how I’m going to manage it. I highly recommend this specialist.
Their internet went down but i still was able to have my appointment with the upmost care. Dr Franklin is amazing. Their staff is stellar!
I had the pleasure of meeting up with Dr Franklin a couple weeks back for my 5 year colonosopy and all went well and for my last visit which was shocking to say the least but encouraging. Anyway Dr Franklin and the whole team from registration to prep to the final part of adminerstering the procedure was nothing but caring and easy going. Well done and would recommend this group of professional medical staff to any body having a colonoscopy done. The only bad part was drinking the prep once you get passed that it's all but over. So thank you Dr Franklin and team for services well reindered.
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