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. 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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Excellent service by DOC Frantz
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
Professional, knowledgeable and friendly
(5 days ago)
Feb-2026
He was very nice
(6 days ago)
Feb-2026
Very informative, friendly, positive and confident that he could help me. Definitely recommend him!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Great guy all around asked me what I was dealing with and listened to me 10 out of 10 for me
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Frantz was very nice and listened to me. He explained everything about my foot.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
The 10 page paperwork I had to fill while I was waiting made me sign that I had received a copy of it all but in the way out, the receptionist said she could not provide me with a copy of what I signed. It was just a contract.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Good demeanor and easy to converse with.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Awesome Dr
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Knowledgeable and made me feel like he cared about my health, provided informed and helpful recommendations without going straight to extreme solutions
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
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Coastal Region: Morehead City - Orthopedics
3714 Guardian Avenue Suite E Morehead City, NC 28557
Coastal Region: Swansboro - Orthopedics
775-2 West Corbett Avenue Swansboro, NC 28584
Coastal Region: Jacksonville - 2145 Country Club Rd - Orthopedics
2145 Country Club Road 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
Excellent service by DOC Frantz
Professional, knowledgeable and friendly
He was very nice
Very informative, friendly, positive and confident that he could help me. Definitely recommend him!
Great guy all around asked me what I was dealing with and listened to me 10 out of 10 for me
Dr. Frantz was very nice and listened to me. He explained everything about my foot.
The 10 page paperwork I had to fill while I was waiting made me sign that I had received a copy of it all but in the way out, the receptionist said she could not provide me with a copy of what I signed. It was just a contract.
Good demeanor and easy to converse with.
Awesome Dr
Knowledgeable and made me feel like he cared about my health, provided informed and helpful recommendations without going straight to extreme solutions