Dr. Chad Frank Biography

Dr_Chad_Frank — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:26:08 +0000

In practice since 2003, Dr Frank is board certified in family practice and osteopathic manipulative treatment with an added qualification in addiction medicine. Within his primary care specialty, he has a passion for treating musculoskeletal disorders. He has a reputation for making his patients feel comfortable in a usually stressful environment with emphasis on treating the whole person, rather than solely on their symptoms.

As a resident, Dr. Frank volunteered for medical missions going to Guatemala to provide medical assistance to those without consistent medical care. He has also worked with the Migrant Farm Workers Association of America to provide care for a forgotten people in the USA.

After residency, Dr. Frank worked for a group practice specializing in physical medicine and sports medicine for four years. He opened his own practice in 2007.

Dr. Frank works with the Calder Race Track to treat uninsured back stretch workers involved in the everyday function of the track. As a resident, Dr. Frank worked at the emergency department of the Veteran Affairs Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida as an ER physician to treat our Veterans of Foreign Wars. Dr. Frank has brought his vast knowledge of many medical and physical disorders to his private practice.

Backgrounder

Dr. Frank grew up in northeast Philadelphia. He attended the University of Michigan where he earned his BA in Spanish in which he is fluent. He received his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) in 2000 where he graduated with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine .Dr Frank went on to complete his residency at Broward General Medical Center and Nova Southeastern University in 2003.

Dr. Frank cares about his community and has demonstrated this in his involvement in medical missions abroad and locally with his services provided to the Migrant Farm Workers Association of America. His sense of community is also evident with his prior work with the Department of Veterans Affairs in Palm Beach where he worked in the emergency department.

Dr. Frank Studied for nine months at the University of Salamanca where he gained proficiency in the Spanish Language. He returned to Philadelphia to attend the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He graduated in 2000 and attended residency at Broward General Medical Center and the Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Frank graduated and was involved in a group practice specializing in physical and sports medicine for four years. These prior experiences have made Dr Frank the well-rounded physician he is today.

Special Interests/Hobbies

In his downtime, Dr Frank is an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He has a passion for travel, food and wine.