John M. Franklin, MD

Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus

Kentucky Children's Hospital
Advanced Eye Care
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

4.8 out of 5

34 Reviews

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Specialties

Locations

UK Advanced Eye Care

Shriners Hospital

110 Conn Terrace
Fourth and Fifth Floors
Lexington, KY 40508

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Abney & Amstutz Eye Centers, PLLC - Leitchfield

31 Bobby Bland Way
Leitchfield, KY 42754

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About

Dr. John Franklin is a native of Western Kentucky and obtained his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Louisville. He continued at UofL for both his medical degree and residency training in ophthalmology, then completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Washington University in St. Louis.

Dr. Franklin has a special interest in treating pediatric glaucoma, and for the past few years has been the only pediatric ophthalmologist in the state to treat this condition. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

His wife, Dr. Lucy Eakle Franklin, also works at UK HealthCare in comprehensive ophthalmology. They have two young daughters.

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Training & Education

Degree

University of Louisville, School of Medicine

Residency

Ophthalmology, University of Louisville, School of Medicine

Fellowship

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Ophthalmology

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

34 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Dr. Franklin is awesome! Very knowledgeable and compassionate.

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Dr. Franklin was very good with fixing my problem.

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Dr. Franklin was excellent! So kind and reassuring! He spent a lot of time answering our questions and was very skilled at examining an uncooperative toddler!

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Dr. Franklin is great.

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Dr. Franklin made our experience much better, my son loved him, and we felt cared for.
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  Excellent care. Very attentive.
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  Bueno - "Good"
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  The main eye doctor saw him for maybe 5-10 minutes and said he needed surgery. He explained that they would have to do more of an exam after sedation since it was harder to examine my son with him having a meltdown.
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  Dr. Franklin was probably one of the best doctors I have ever seen. His attention to detail was perfect. He really listened to what you had to say, he explained everything thoroughly. He is the best bedside manner. I can't speak any higher about the level of care Dr. Franklin gave. He was really awesome.
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  Muy buena experiencia - "Very good experience"
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  Dr. John Franklin was very specific about the procedure-surgery which I appreciate. Very professional and kind.
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  I feel Dr. Franklin is very professional and has the true ability to make patients feel like a person!
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  Dr accepted the fact that if anything was unusual that I would contact his office
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  Dr. Franklin has always been very patient with out son. (He has ADHA). He has always been great and didn't give up examing his eyes.
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  I was very impressed that Dr. Franklin addressed the patient to see if she had questions. Also, he is the first doctor that has offered to let us view her cataract.
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  Dr. Franklin always listens to and explains my questions very well.
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  The Dr. And Assistant were both excellent.Wait time for the Dr was not.
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  Very experienced person
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  Dr Franklin explained everything about reason for visit very clearly. Very happy to have him as my doctor.
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  I think the Dr Franklin is the best! He shows he is concerned with his Patients.
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  Dr. Franklin was reassuring, professional and communicated effectively. He had a v. good rapport with my 9 yr. old son.
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  Dr franklin has always been good to us answered all questions we had I recommend him already I think he s a good doctor his area but a good person always very kind to us
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  Doctor was excellent talked me through everything and listened to me as well
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  I would have no problem recommending this team. They heard me!
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  We loved the Doctor. He is great with children and very informative. He is the ONLY reason I would return to this practice.
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  They don't care about your time, just theirs
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  Everyone was excellent !!!
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  We love Dr. Franklin. He always takes the time to listen to us and explain everything to us!
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  I would recommend Dr Franklin to anyone needing a eye specialist
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