Dr. Linda Franks - MD

60 Gramercy Park North
New York, NY 10010

Practice Name:

Gramercy Park Dermatology Associates

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Specialties:

Dermatologist

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Professional Statement:

An Honors graduate from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Linda Franks then performed her internship at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Next followed her residency at NYU’s Department of Dermatology where she became Chief Resident and also spent a fellowship year of basic science research. Dr. Franks then served Active Duty in the United States Air Force Medical Corps from 1990-94 before joining Gramercy Park Dermatology Associates.

A diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Linda Franks is also a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the International Society of Dermatologic surgery, the Medical Society of the State and County of New York, and the Dermatology Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.

Her articles have been published in numerous dermatological medical journals.

Education:

Medical School - Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Residency at New York University Department of Dermatology
Internship in Internal Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hospital Affiliations:

Bellevue Hospital Center
New York University Elaine A. and Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center

Languages Spoken:

English

Board Certifications:

American Board of Dermatology

Professional Memberships:

American Academy of Dermatology
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery
Skin Cancer Foundation
International Society of Dermatologic Surgery
Medical Society of the State and County of New York
Dermatology Society of Greater New York

Awards and Publications:

Alice B. Seagrave Scholarship to study abroad
Stuart B. Fisher Award for Excellence in Dermatology
Conrad Stritzler Memorial Residents Competition, Third Prize
New York University Dermatology Departmental Annual Huzik
Award for paper titled, L-Tryptophan Related Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome with features of Eosinophilic Fasciitis
US Air Force Commendation Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
National Defense Ribbon for service during Desert Storm
Goodwin L. Mechanic S, Raynor K, Franks LK, Cowin P. Desmocollins and desmoglein form novel subsets of the cadherin family of cell adhesion molecules. J Invest Derm, 1991
Webster GF, Franks LK, Sanchez M, Shupack JR. Methotrexate therapy in cutaneous sarcoidosis (letter). Ann Intern Med 1990 15; 111 (6):538-9
Goodwin L, Hill JE, Raynor K, Franks LK, Manabe M, Cowin P. Desmoglein shows extensive homology to the cadherin family of Cell adhesion molecules. Biochem Biophys Res comm, 1990 173 (3):1224-30
Franks LK, Raynor K Arahon Y, Manabe M, Cowin P. J Molecular Cloning of Desmoglein. J Invest Derm, 1990 94:570
Renfro L, Miller D, Franks L, Kamino H. Persistent Plaque on the Shoulder of a Chinese Women. Case Report. Arch Dermatology 1993 129:231-236
Franks LK and Alloway JA. Hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of chlorine erythema nodosum. British J Derm Apr 1995 132 (4):661-662
Franks, Linda K, Rosacea; Current Dermatologic Diagnosis & Treatment: Ed: Freedberg I, Sanchez M, Philadelphia: Current Medicine, Inc., 2001
Franks, Linda K. Perioral Dermatitis, Current Dermatologic Diagnosis & Treatment: Ed: Freedberg I, Sanchez M, Philadelpha: Current Medicine, Inc., 2001

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60 Gramercy Park North
New York, NY 10010

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