About
Dr. Alana Franklin earned her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine residency at UCLA Medical Center. She holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, and she is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the Menopause Society.
With over fifteen years of clinical experience, Dr. Franklin spent more than twelve of those years at Wellesley Family Care Associates, a Mass General Brigham affiliate practice, before joining PersonalMDs. She has served as Instructor of Medicine at Tufts Medical School and holds a physician appointment at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her clinical focus includes cancer risk reduction, lifestyle interventions for metabolic disease prevention, and women's health. She excels at coordinating care across specialties to build individualized treatment plans. She lives in Chestnut Hill with her husband, Adam, and their four children.
Education & Training
Medical School
Stony Brook School of Medicine (SUNY Stony Brook)
Residency
Family Medicine residency, UCLA Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Franklin right for?
Dr. Franklin is a strong fit for adults seeking a preventive, lifestyle-focused approach to primary care. Women navigating perimenopause or menopause benefit from her Certified Menopause Practitioner credential. Patients with elevated cancer risk or metabolic health concerns align well with her clinical focus. She also works well with patients who need thorough coordination across multiple specialists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Franklin focuses on cancer risk reduction, metabolic disease prevention, and women's health. She also manages a broad range of primary care and family medicine concerns. Her lifestyle medicine certification shapes her approach to chronic disease, emphasizing behavioral and nutritional interventions alongside clinical treatment.
Yes, Dr. Franklin holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She is also a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the Menopause Society. These credentials reflect her focused expertise in preventive care and women's health.
Dr. Franklin earned her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. She completed her Family Medicine residency at UCLA Medical Center. Before joining PersonalMDs, she spent over twelve years at Wellesley Family Care Associates, a Mass General Brigham affiliate.
Yes, Dr. Franklin is a Certified Menopause Practitioner through the Menopause Society. She works with women navigating perimenopause and menopause to develop individualized care plans. Her dual background in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine gives her a comprehensive view of this stage of women's health.
Dr. Franklin integrates lifestyle interventions into her preventive care strategy. She focuses on reducing cancer risk and preventing metabolic disease through individualized planning. Her Lifestyle Medicine certification means she emphasizes nutrition, behavior, and evidence-based interventions as core tools alongside standard medical care.
Yes, Dr. Franklin has served as Instructor of Medicine at Tufts Medical School. She also holds a physician appointment at Brigham and Women's Hospital. This academic background informs her evidence-based, comprehensive approach to patient care.
Dr. Franklin works across specialties to build individualized treatment plans for patients with complex or overlapping conditions. Her years at a Mass General Brigham affiliate practice sharpened her ability to navigate multi-specialty coordination. She focuses on ensuring patients receive coherent, connected care across all providers involved.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026