Michael A. Franklin, MD

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Michael A. Franklin, MD
  • Affiliations
    • BayCare Medical Group
    • BayCare Physician Partners
    • St. Anthony's Hospital
    • St. Joseph's Hospital
    • St. Joseph's Children's Hospital
    • St. Joseph's Women's Hospital
    • BayCare Physician Partners ACO
  • Board Certifications
    • AB Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology
  • Gender
    • Male
  • Patient Reviews

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    4.8/5 Overall Rating
    Provider Explained Things Clearly 4.8/5
    Provider Listened Carefully 4.8/5
    Provider Was Easy To Understand 4.8/5
    Provider Knew Medical History 4.8/5
    Provider Showed Respect 4.9/5
    Provider Spent Enough Time 5/5
    Rate Your Provider 0-10 4.8/5
    182 Reviews, 54 Comments
    5/5
    8/4/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    All went well
    5/5
    7/5/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    My situation is very complicated. Dr Franklin is exceptionally informed about options, is thoughtful and works well with my out of town specialists.
    5/5
    7/4/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    He has a tendency to get lost in his computer
    5/5
    7/2/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    I felt heard by Dr. Franklin! He listened and explained my questions very well. For the first time in a long time I felt hopeful that we can figure my headaches out. Great doctor!
    4.3/5
    6/27/2025 | BayCare Verified Patient
    I praise Dr Michael A Franklin. No one better.
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  • Doctor Bio
    • Dr. Michael Franklin is board certified in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and headache medicine. He serves the St. Petersburg, Florida area as part of BayCare Medical Group, where he sees patients age 18 and older. He completed an undergraduate degree in chemistry from City University of New York, Brooklyn College in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Franklin then furthered his medical education by completing an internal medicine internship and neurology residency from SUNY. Dr. Franklin then completed a neuromuscular diseases fellowship from Montefiore Medical Center in New York, New York.

      Dr. Franklin has an extensive background in headache research, and is an accomplished author and presenter of peer related studies in neurology. His clinical interests include multiple sclerosis, dystonia and the study and treatment of migraines. He is a Diplomate of the National Board of Examiners, a fellow of the Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology, the American Headache Society, the National Headache Foundation and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He performs Botox injections for a variety of neurologic conditions. He is affiliated with St. Anthony's Hospital.

  • Languages
    • Spanish
      English
  • Specialties
    • Neurology
  • Education
    • Suny Downstate Medical Center
      Montefiore Medical Center
      City University of New York-Brooklyn College
      CME Stroke Prevention

Doctor Locations

St. Joseph's Hospital Neurology

1201 5th Ave N Ste 202
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705