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Earl A. Frantz, DO
EmergeOrtho
Orthopedics, Sports Medicine
Jacksonville, Morehead City, Swansboro
4.9
662 Ratings
351 Comments
Dr. Earl Frantz, D.O., is a graduate of Central Michigan University and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Frantz served in the U. S. Navy for twenty years, including deployment on the USS Acadia during Desert Storm/Shield, and was the Clinical Director and Senior Medical Officer of the Naval Branch Clinic in Dahlgren, Virginia. He also served overseas as the Department Head, Family Medicine at US Naval Hospital Guam.
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4.9
662 Ratings
351 Comments
Dr. Earl Frantz, D.O., is a graduate of Central Michigan University and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Frantz served in the U. S. Navy for twenty years, including deployment on the USS Acadia during Desert Storm/Shield, and was the Clinical Director and Senior Medical Officer of the Naval Branch Clinic in Dahlgren, Virginia. He also served overseas as the Department Head, Family Medicine at US Naval Hospital Guam.
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Coastal Region: Morehead City - Orthopedics
3714 Guardian Avenue
Suite E
Morehead City, NC 28557
Suite E
Morehead City, NC 28557
Coastal Region: Swansboro - Orthopedics
775-2 West Corbett Avenue
Swansboro, NC 28584
Swansboro, NC 28584
Coastal Region: Jacksonville - 2145 Country Club Rd - Orthopedics
2145 Country Club Road
Suite 800
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Suite 800
Jacksonville, NC 28546
Dr. Earl Frantz, D.O., is a graduate of Central Michigan University and Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in family medicine at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida.
Dr. Frantz served in the U. S. Navy for twenty years, including deployment on the USS Acadia during Desert Storm/Shield, and was the Clinical Director and Senior Medical Officer of the Naval Branch Clinic in Dahlgren, Virginia. He also served overseas as the Department Head, Family Medicine at US Naval Hospital Guam.
Dr. Frantz then completed a sports medicine fellowship at the University of San Diego and Camp Pendleton, California. He deployed in Operation Enduring Freedom as a concussion specialist and the head of the Concussion Center for the Marine Corps at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. He completed his naval career as the department head of sports medicine at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune.
Board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, Dr. Frantz has a broad range of orthopedic and primary care experience and knowledge. A family medicine physician at heart, he enjoys providing care to all age groups for any muscle skeletal issue. Dr. Frantz has also been one of the leading military physicians on developing strategies for the treatment of concussions.
Dr. Frantz enjoys country living with his wife. They have four children, all grown and flown. He has a passion for his faith, family and serving others. He enjoys camping and hiking and visiting his family in his free time. He also serves various ministries locally. Serving the coastal region, Dr. Frantz offers convenient orthopedic care in Jacksonville, Morehead City, and Swansboro.
Education
Undergraduate: Central Michigan University
Medical School: Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida
Fellowship: University of San Diego and Camp Pendleton, California
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Dr. Frantz is a ray of sunshine to all of his patients and staff. He’s intent on getting to the root cause of your health. concerns. I am truly grateful for the kindness and professionalism of Dr. Frantz and all of his staff!
Was very friendly and helpful. Understood right away what my problem was . Listened to what I was talking about
Experienced immediate relief after hip injection.
Dr. Frantz has continued to help me over many,many years now. New ailment, call Dr Frantz, feel so much better. And he is so very kind. I am truly Blessed to have him as my doctor,
Great Dr very attentive!
Provided great summary of my X-rays, explained the problem of my arthritic shoulder joint, prescribed a muscle relaxer and exercises to help relieve the pain
Easy going, listens. I really like this guy. ☺️
Very nice. Listened and was attentive. Never met him before and asked how grand babies were doing. Let's me know he reads the notes. Highly recommend all the staff at emergeortho.
Very nice doctor. He was very patient and thorough with my mother in law during her visit. He made sure she and I understood everything he was doing during the procedure.
Amazing provider!!! 100/100