About
Dr. Christine Franden is a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in French from Georgetown University in 1987. She then earned her Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2000. She completed both her internship and her residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa, finishing in 2003.
Dr. Franden holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She belongs to the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Oklahoma State Medical Association, and the Tulsa County Medical Society. She focuses on managing chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Her patients describe her as highly responsive, easy to talk to, and genuinely present during appointments. Outside of medicine, she enjoys travel, reading, hiking, and cooking.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Georgetown University, Bachelor of Arts, French, 1987
Medical School
University of Miami School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 2000
Residency
Internal Medicine, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK, 2001-2003
Additional Training
Internship: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa, OK, 2000-2001
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Franden right for?
Dr. Franden is a strong fit for adults seeking a highly responsive, relationship-driven internist in Tulsa. Patients managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her focused approach. She suits individuals who value direct physician access, including after-hours availability. Families looking for a doctor who engages with multiple generations will find her attentive and consistent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Franden focuses on internal medicine with particular expertise in managing type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. She also delivers comprehensive preventive care through the MDVIP Wellness Program. Her approach involves building individualized care plans tailored to each patient's health goals.
Yes. Dr. Franden holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa, finishing in 2003.
Dr. Franden earned her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 2000. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in Tulsa between 2000 and 2003.
Yes. Dr. Franden makes herself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. This direct access is a core part of her MDVIP practice model.
Yes. Dr. Franden sees her patients directly at every office visit. Her practice does not route patients to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
Dr. Franden builds customized care plans for each patient. She believes good communication is fundamental to the physician-patient relationship and takes time to understand individual health and wellness goals before recommending a path forward.
Dr. Franden holds affiliations with St. Francis Hospital and St. John Medical Center Tulsa. These affiliations support coordinated care when her patients need hospital-based services.
Dr. Franden is a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Oklahoma State Medical Association, and the Tulsa County Medical Society.
Doctor profile last updated June 8, 2026