Michael Franklin

Currently providing primary care in an outpatient family practice clinic, managing chronic illnesses, treating acute illnesses and minor injuries, and performing minor procedures. Responsible for interpreting laboratory and radiologic diagnostic tests.

Provided emergency medical care to all age groups in a hospital Emergency Department, working autonomously in the Fast Track area and main department. Collaborated with board-certified Emergency Medicine Physicians and consulted with other specialists.

Provided acute and urgent care for patients of all ages in a hospital-owned urgent care facility, treating minor accidents and illnesses. Performed procedures including suturing, splinting, skin tag removals, and joint injections, and conducted various physicals.

Provided primary care in a remote outpatient family practice clinic as the sole onsite provider, seeing patients of all ages. Managed chronic illnesses, treated acute illnesses and minor injuries, and performed minor procedures.

Provided primary care in a community clinic, serving a predominately Medicaid-insured population. This was a transitional employment position.

Owned and operated a cash-only family practice clinic, contracting with a supervising physician. Served mostly uninsured/underinsured patients, offering discounted fees through negotiated agreements.

Provided primary care to all age groups in an outpatient private practice setting, including general primary care and obstetrical care. Conducted newborn deliveries and managed hospital rounds and inpatient care.

Practiced autonomously in a remote Alaskan bush clinic, responsible for primary, urgent, and emergent care for an Alaskan Native population. Managed acute and chronic illnesses, provided orthopedic care, and stabilized acutely ill patients for aeromedical evacuation.

Worked in a general hospital Emergency Department, providing emergency care to all age groups. Gained experience in diverse emergency medical situations.

Completed a rigorous program to become a certified Physician Assistant. Focused on medical diagnosis, treatment, and patient management across various clinical settings.