Specialties
- Ophthalmology (Advanced Eye Care)
- Ophthalmology (Advanced Eye Care) - Pediatric
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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 OphthalmologyDegree
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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Locations
Lexington
UK Advanced Eye Care
Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington
110 Conn Terrace
Fourth and Fifth Floors
Lexington, KY 40508Fax 859-323-8510 (General) and 859-257-6718 (Referring Providers)Call 859-323-5867(Primary eye care and all subspecialty eye care)
Leitchfield
Abney & Amstutz Eye Centers, PLLC - Leitchfield
31 Bobby Bland Way
Leitchfield, KY 42754Call 270-259-0500(Pediatric ophthalmology)
Insurance Information
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