Dr. Franklin Pence specializes in non-operative spinal care. He is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Franklin Pence specializes in non-operative spinal care. He is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Dr. Pence is a physician (MD) board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. This specialty is called Physiatry. Dr. Pence is a graduate of Eastern Virginia Medical School. He served his internship and residency at the University of Kentucky in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Pence joined the Carrollton Orthopaedic Clinic in 2004.
Dr. Pence specializes in:
-Non-operative spine care including x-ray guided procedures (i.e. epidurals, joint injections, discograms, etc.), initial evaluations, follow-ups, and detailed referrals to Physical Therapy.
-Worker’s Compensation for musculoskeletal injuries (initial evaluations, follow-ups, Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), and impairment ratings.)
-Electrodiagnostic testing, including EMGs and NCVs (muscle and nerve testing to evaluate for carpal tunnel or pinched nerves.)
-Medical acupuncture, primarily for muscle pain “between the shoulder blades.”
Musculoskeletal injuries.
Dr. Pence has had extensive experience, including serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Virginia with an appointment with the Department of Neurosurgery. As part of our medical staff, we continue to improve the services to patients in the West Georgia area.
As noted, in Lifestyle Magazine, Dr. Pence has been voted the “Top Doctor” in his specialty for two years by his peers in the neighboring six counties.
Dr. Pence is married with 2 children.
Seeing Patients at
Spine and MRI Center
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, Virginia
Internship & Residency
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Board Certifications
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Member International Spinal Injection Society
Special Procedures & Techniques
2 Types of Lumbar Epidurals
Lumbar Facet Injections & Rhizotomies
Lumbar Discograms
SI Joint Injections
Cervical Facet Injections
The best!!
My (decades long) experience with Dr Pence is always outstanding. Dr Pence’s nurse, Kim, is so friendly and efficient - she makes the visit comfortable from the beginning. Dr Pence is knowledgeable and professional, yet always takes ample time to address any questions or concerns I might have. While the circumstances surrounding my visit might not always be pleasant, I always enjoy the interaction with Dr Pence and his staff and leave feeling very confident in the care I’m receiving at his practice. I highly recommend Dr Pence at Carrollton Orthopaedics (Ortho West)!
True Southern gentleman, and one hell of a doc. Go see him, he'll get ya right.
Wry personable and caring! Gave me several options and got right to the root of the problem!
Exceptional
Very detailed explanation and thorough diagnosis.
He is a very good doctor i really appreciate everything he does for me keep up the good work.
Straight forward honest help.
Always cheerful and hopeful of the next epidural being ‘the one’ that will bring long lasting results
I am so grateful to know and be able to go to Dr. Pence. He has helped me reduce the pain in my life!