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David Lea Franklin

David Lea Franklin, DPM

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Children 2-4
  • Children 5 and up
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Adults 65 and up

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Locations

  1. Prisma Health Blount Physician Group–Podiatry
    • fax: 865-977-4722

Expertise

Education

  • Medical School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
  • Residency: VA Maryland Health Care System, Podiatry, Foot & Ankle Surgery

Insurance

Search plans
  • Absolute Total Care - Ambetter
  • Absolute Total Care Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Allwell Medicare - Absolute Total Care
  • BCBS
  • BCBS Blue Essentials
  • BCBS Exclusive Reedy
  • BCBS PPC
  • BlueChoice Health Plan
  • BlueChoice Medicaid - Healthy Blue
  • BlueChoiceMyChoice Advantage
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Companion Benefit Alternatives
  • CorVel Workers Compensation
  • Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • First Health Network
  • Healthy Connections
  • Healthy Connections Medicaid SC
  • Humana - Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Choice Care
  • Humana Medicare
  • Liberty Advantage
  • Logistics Health
  • Magellan
  • MedCost
  • Medicare
  • Molina
  • Molina Medicaid
  • NHC Advantage
  • Optum Behavioral Health
  • Promise Health Plan
  • Select Health Medicaid
  • Select Health Medicare
  • Spectera
  • State Health Plan
  • TriCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs Community Care Network - VACCN
  • Wellcare Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

295 ratings, 38 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is derived from patient surveys based on the likelihood to recommend this provider’s office.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    I've been going to this Dr and facility for 7 years and will continue, I have great faith in Jesus and Dr Franklin

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/2/2026

    Everything was respectful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    All was good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Everything was fine. I had no problems.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/8/2026

    Great people to have Dr Franklin very professional highly recommend

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    I had to cancel original appt. onlione; easy-peasy. However I was not able to "re-schedule". I had to go through the phone system. For all the moving parts at Prisma...the phone lines are your weakest links.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    Please be good to your staff. Treat them well, pay them well. We have lost several beloved nurses and doctors. And we miss them very much.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    They did a good job.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2026

    Everything was fine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I can't think of any way. I was treated with respect and very professionally by everyone I met that day. The strand Dr. Franklin are the BEST!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    It is hard to impose when you are doing a great job

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    I was very impressed with the whole staff from the front desk to the doctor. Very professional, personable and I felt I was in excellent hands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Everything was Great and professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    No suggestions, everything was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    I was told my insoles and ankle brace would be ordered immediately, but when I stopped at Prisma MDE, they had not received the order and would call when it was ready. I was out again six hrs later and stopped by, and they still had not gotten the call from Dr Franklin's office. I called the nurse and left a message but still have not heard back. ?

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    Everything was perfect! I was well informed and i trust the staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/14/2025

    Really nothing very happy with the care I received.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/12/2025

    Thought my appointment was with Dr. Franklin. Instead, his PA came and started helping me, as if I should know that I was not going to see Dr. F. The PA was very knowledgeable and I would see him again; however, it was the " assumption" that I should understand their routine. If I'm going to see the PA, just tell me when i make the appointment. Respect for the patient could be better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2025

    Nothing comes to mind. I appreciated his clear detailing of my situation. I certainly will see him again as would be helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Everything was great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2025

    Staff and Dr were wonderful. Robyn was especially nice and helpful.

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    I was told that because it was a medical group that to do certain procedures required an operating room. I had gone to a podiatrist in another state prior and they had equipment in the room and was used. I kinda felt it was antiquated not to provide the tools for him to be more accurate in diagnosis. So although he was professional and did what he could, felt it would have been more efficient had he had the proper tools.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    I was taken care of completely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Nothing. Been with this crew for years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Very satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Actually, I felt the time I entered the door until I walked out I was treated with respect, with courtesy and very professional care!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2025

    I can't think of anything to improve. Dr, Franklin took TIME to explain his concerns, and also to listen to mine.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/10/2025

    None all good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Nothing to improve; keep up the exceptional service!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    It was very good and very informative and very kind and very professional.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    I would have liked to meet and talk with the doctor first and then the practitioner. Not the other way around.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/27/2025

    I feel that I just saw a doctor and no relationship was built. Nurses were great, but with the doctor, I was just the next person in line. He was nice and seemed to know exactly what was wrong, so I appreciate that! I really didn't feel I was able to give all my symptoms.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    As a non medical patient, Sometimes I need more explanation why it got to the point (worse) regarding my illness. Other than that, they're all nice to me.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    a little info if my foot didn't heal.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/21/2025

    I had a great experience. Can't think of any improvements.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2025

    Everything was a pleasant experience.

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    This is the fourth surgery that Dr Franklin has done for me. He is an excellent doctor. It is very stressful for all, because of the Prisma changes taken place. New computer system and overall morale is worrisome for patients and staffers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Nothing, everything was great Thank you all