Lucy E. Franklin, MD

Advanced Eye Care
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

4.89 out of 5

50 Reviews

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Specialties

Ophthalmology (Advanced Eye Care)

Procedures Performed

Cataract Surgery

Locations

Lexington

Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington

110 Conn Terrace
Fourth and Fifth Floors
Lexington, KY 40508

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About

Dr. Lucy Eakle Franklin was born and raised in Lexington. Dr. Franklin received her bachelor's degree in history from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, followed by her medical degree from the University of Louisville. She trained in ophthalmology at UK and then spent four years working as a comprehensive ophthalmologist in Louisville.

Dr. Franklin is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She has been inducted into both the Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha Omega Alpha honor societies.

Her husband, Dr. John Franklin, also works at UK HealthCare and specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. They have two young daughters.

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Training & Education

Degree

University of Louisville, School of Medicine

Residency

Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Ophthalmology

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Ratings & Reviews

4.89 out of 5

50 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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Lucy Franklin has a way of putting patients at ease with her reassuring voice, her professional knowledge and skill, and her caring attitude and ability to smile genuinely. I have never had a bad experience with her. I trust her judgement without reservation.

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Excellent experience

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Excellent physician. Very thorough and informative.

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Dr. Franklin is great!

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Excellent throughout
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  I would recommend the service that I received anybody. I had a good experience with my visit.
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  Excellent physician. Very caring and competent
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  Would definitely recommend Dr Lucy Franklin
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  Love Dr Franklin
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  Really good experience !
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  Dr. Franklin makes you feel very cimfortable and always listens to your questions. Dhe is very knowledgeable.
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  Great Dr. However, she's booked out for 13 months which is silly. They need another Dr. ASAP!
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  Lucy was fantastic
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  Recommend Dr. Franklin frequently
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  Dr. Lucy is amazing! Wouldn't consider anyone else for my eye care !
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  Dr. Franklin is excellent and I've recommended her to others without hesitation!
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  All around excellent care.
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  I have always had significant wait times at this office when I would see Dr Van Meter and now seeing Dr Franklin so don't know if it is under staffing or just the way the office always runs
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  Excellent care!!!
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  Dr. Franklin is a professional - great communicator and thorough with treatment and discussion.
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  Dr. Lucy Franklin is excellent.
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  Lucy Franklin is a superb! I have complete confidence in her care. Answers all questions band keeps me an active participant in my care.
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  Dr. Franklin is phenomenal. She is patient and answers every question. .
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  Everyone was very informative.
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  This was my first visit with Dr. Franklin and she was very kind and compassionate and listened to my concerns!
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  Good
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  Perfect
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  This was my first meeting with Dr. Franklin, as my previous doctor had retired this past year. I Immediately felt very comfortable with Dr. Franklin as we discussed how to proceed with plans to treat my eye problem. I am very happy that she is my new doctor.
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  Great
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  My first time with Dr. FranklinWas patient of Dr. Van Meter for 25 years. I am impressed with Dr. Franklin.
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  Dr Franklin is always pleasant and inclusive in conversation and treatment
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  Dr discussed past exam and comparison to todays results and what to expect. Visit very pleasant and actually enjoyable. Felt like Dr concerned about progress and meant a lot.
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  Dr Lucy Franklin is Awesome
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  Dr. Lucy Franklin is an excellent doctor. She is very kind and caring and makes you feel at ease. Any problems you are having are addressed by her. I am very blessed to be one of Dr Franklin's patients.
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  I recommended Dr. Franklin to my husband and now we're both patients of hers.
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  I felt heard and feel like we got a very good exam.
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  Thorough and excellent care.
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  I had a good experience
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  Dr. Franklin is excellent!
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  Excellent experience
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  Beyond exceptional
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  Very good
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  Very good
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  *Dr. Franklin is perfect! Her office, her concern and her professionalism are the best! She is SO good at her work. A+++.
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  Have had *Dr. Franklin for the past 3 yrs. and find her very knowledgeable and let me know about possible future issues.
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  Dr. Franklin was very patient with my questions and concerns.
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  Excellent practice
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  Concern very interesting talking about what can be done help me with my problem
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  Excellent experience.
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  Very careing