DR. DALE FRANKS
A BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON WITH AN EYE FOR
ARTISTRY AND DETAIL
People come to Dr. Franks because of his artistic approach to cosmetic procedures and his reputation for attention to detail. His intuitive surgical skills and creativity are exemplified by the innovative surgical techniques he has developed and named "Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery", which applies core reconstructive surgery principles to cosmetic procedures.
Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery encompasses not only the technical aspects of a procedure, but equally important, how the procedure is performed. When applied, Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery softens changes that occur with the natural aging process and improves the appearance of unfavorable results from previous cosmetic or reconstructive procedures.
A Highly Trained &
Experienced Plastic Surgeon
BACKGROUND IN THE MEDICAL FIELD
Dr. Dale Franks began his professional career as a dentist specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery. During his oral surgery training in New York, he had the opportunity to work extensively with a plastic surgeon who specialized in the reconstruction of cleft lips and palates. Dr. Franks' passion was ignited, and he embarked on a personal journey to pursue a career as a plastic surgeon specializing in craniofacial and pediatric reconstructive surgery.
Having already attained a dental degree and completed training as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Dr. Franks was accepted into advanced standing at Eastern Virginia Medical School. After earning his medical degree, Dr. Franks spent time working alongside Dr. Bill Magee, co-founder of the international organization Operation Smile. OP Smile provides safe, effective reconstructive surgery and related medical care to children born with facial deformities.
He then completed his general surgery training in Pittsburgh and his plastic and reconstructive surgery training in Chattanooga, Tennessee, under the mentorship of Dr. Larry Sargent. Dr. Sargent is recognized for his expertise in complex facial and orbital reconstruction.
Finally, his many years of extensive training and hard work were acknowledged by his acceptance to the Craniofacial Fellowship at New York University School of Medicine's Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery under the mentorship of world-renowned plastic and craniofacial surgeon Dr. Joseph McCarthy. During his fellowship, Dr. Franks was trained by experts in the fields of craniofacial surgery, ear reconstruction, cleft lip and palate surgery, and vascular tumors. He then brought his extensive experience and training to the Midwest and founded the Center for Children's Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery at Mercy Medical Center.
A Dual-Degree plastic Surgeon with Values
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Dr. Franks is a Diplomat of The American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The ABPS is recognized as the major specialty board for plastic and reconstructive surgery by the Advisory Board of Medical Specialties and is one of only twenty-four medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
These twenty-four medical specialty boards were founded by their respective specialties to protect the public by assessing and certifying doctors who meet specific educational, training, and professional requirements.
Dr. Franks is also a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties Maintenance of Certification (MOC). MOC assures that the physician is committed to lifelong learning and competency in a specialty and/or subspecialty by requiring ongoing measurement of six core competencies.
The six core competencies for quality patient care include:
1) Patient Care, 2) Medical Knowledge and Experience, 3) Interpersonal and Communication Skills, 4) Professionalism, 5) Systems-Based Practice, 6) Practice-based learning and improvement.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
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1980-85 Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree; University of Texas Dental Branch; Houston, TX.
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1987-88 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Internship; Charity Hospital; New Orleans, LA.
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1988-89 Oral Medicine and Pathology Internship; LSU School of Dentistry; New Orleans, LA.
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1989-93 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency; Lincoln Medical Center; Bronx, NY
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1994-96 Doctor of Medicine Degree; Eastern Virginia Medical School; Norfolk, VA.
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1997 Externship; Operation Smile; Dr. Bill Mcgee; Norfolk, VA.
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1997-99 General Surgery Residency; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center – Mercy Hospital; Pittsburgh, PA.
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1999-2001 Plastic and Reconstructive Residency; Erlanger Hospital; Dr. Larry Sargent; Chattanooga, TN.
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20001-02 Craniofacial Surgery Fellowship; New York University; Dr. Joseph McCarthy; New York, NY.
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