Overview
Benjamin Franklin is a General Surgeon in Lakewood, Colorado. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Cholecystitis. Dr. Franklin is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
11750 W 2nd Pl, Ste 360, Lakewood, CO 80228
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin by calling their office at 720-473-7120. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin is classified as an Experienced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, and Retroperitoneal Inflammation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ogilvie Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin T. Franklin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 720-473-7120 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- CholecystitisDr. Franklin isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Franklin isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Franklin isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Franklin isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.