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Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO

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(R. Robert Franks, D.O., F.A.O.A.S.M.)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) and General Practice

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: knee pain, Paget's disease, elbow pain, and more.

999 Route 73 N Suite 401
Marlton, NJ 08053

1-800-321-9999

Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO is a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ specializing in sports medicine, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice. He graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDICS OF NEW JERSEY, LLC, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Rothman Orthopaedics, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital and Jefferson Stratford Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

999 Route 73 N Suite 401
Marlton, NJ 08053

Address:

243 Hurffville - Cross Keys Road
Sewell, NJ 08080

Some issues Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Joint Aspiration

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“R. Robert Franks, DO, F.A.O.A.S.M, sports medicine physician at Rothman Institute, co-medical director of Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center, and Sports Doc panelist, has won the 2016 Dr....”—"Sports Doc panelist Rob Franks wins prestigious award from Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association", Philadelphia Inquirer, January 2016

“"R. Robert Franks, sports medicine physician at the Rothman Institute: "Runners usually won't stop running, but we try to get our athletes to take a little time off after the race or to switch to...”—"Post-race recovery tips for Broad Street runners", Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2015

“Dr. R. Robert Franks, sports medicine physician at Rothman Institute, sees the number of skateboarding injuries increase every year when the weather turners warmer.”—"Skateboarding injuries: Taking risks to extremes", Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2015

aspiration	251
doctor visit	255
injections	251

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	122

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

aspiration	279
doctor visit	286
hip imaging	17
injections	279
musculoskeletal imaging	17
X-rays	15

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	18
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	41
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

aspiration	263
doctor visit	266
hip imaging	13
injections	263
musculoskeletal imaging	13
X-rays	11

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	26
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

aspiration	197
doctor visit	222
injections	197

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	12
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

aspiration	183
doctor visit	216
injections	183

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	283
doctor visit	285
injections	283
spinal procedures	27
X-rays	26

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

aspiration	250
doctor visit	245
injections	250

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	12
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

aspiration	145
doctor visit	109
injections	145

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	341
doctor visit	308
injections	341
spinal procedures	16
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO treated as a sports medicine doctor in Marlton, NJ were aspiration, injections, spinal procedures and X-rays.

aspiration	243
doctor visit	245
hip imaging	15
injections	243
musculoskeletal imaging	15
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO.

**Gender**
Female	118
Male	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	141
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	46
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	5
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Stratford. He is certified by the Sports Medicine Family Practice and has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (1999)

Residency: Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Stratford

Board Certification: Sports Medicine Family Practice

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

ROTHMAN ORTHOPAEDICS OF NEW JERSEY, LLC

Jefferson Washington Township Hospital

Rothman Orthopaedics

Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital

Jefferson Stratford Hospital

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross, Independence Blue Cross, UHC, Aetna, Tricare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Blue Shield of NJ, Berkshire, NYSHIP, UPMC, Loomis, VA, CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, QualCare, Geisinger Health Plan, Keystone Health Plan East, Personal Choice, Personal Choice 65, Medicare FFS and Keystone 65 HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross

Independence Blue Cross

UHC

Aetna

Tricare

Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Blue Shield of NJ

Berkshire

NYSHIP

UPMC

Loomis

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

AmeriHealth

MultiPlan

QualCare

Geisinger Health Plan

Keystone Health Plan East

Personal Choice

Personal Choice 65

Medicare FFS

Keystone 65 HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. R R. Franks Jr., DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$205 EUFLEXXA $205
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$100 Osteoarthritis of the knee $100
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$59 MONOVISC $34	Sports_Early Intervention $24
BIOVENTUS LLC	$47 Exogen $17	GELSYN 3 $15	Durolane $14
Mallinckrodt LLC	$30 XARTEMIS XR $30

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$441

Biography

Dr. Ralph Franks is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation), general practice, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Marlton, NJ and Sewell, NJ. His clinical interests include torticollis, lower back strain, and paget's disease. Dr. Franks is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Aetna, and Geisinger Health Plan, in addition to other insurance carriers. He has an open panel in Sewell, NJ according to Jefferson Health. He graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine and UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Franks trained at Kennedy Memorial Hospitals-University Medical Center, Stratford for his residency.