About
J. Frank Martin Jr., MD has practiced family medicine in the Columbia, South Carolina area for approximately four decades. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of South Carolina in 1982, landing on the Dean's List, President's Honor Roll, and National Dean's List. He then earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1986. His internship and residency in Family Practice both took place at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, where colleagues and professors voted him Most Outstanding Resident and Most Compassionate Resident.
Dr. Martin holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He carries additional certifications in diabetic care through ADA/NCQA, heart and stroke recognition through the NCQA AHA/ASA Heart Stroke Recognition Program, and peripheral artery disease management. He also holds certification to perform colonoscopy procedures. In 2007, Palmetto Family Medicine voted his practice Best Family Practice of the Year. He served as Past President of the Family Practice Department and holds memberships in the American Society of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Columbia Medical Society. Patients describe him as available day or night and credit his vigilant monitoring with catching serious conditions before they became life-threatening. He focuses on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, diverticulitis, chronic sinus infections, and peripheral artery disease.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC — Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, 1982
Medical School
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC — Doctorate of Medicine, 1986
Residency
Family Practice, Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC, 1987-1989
Additional Training
Internship: Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, SC — Family Practice, 1986-1987
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Martin Jr. right for?
Dr. Martin is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term primary care relationship with a deeply experienced physician. Patients managing chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or peripheral artery disease benefit from his proactive monitoring approach. He works well with patients who want a doctor reachable around the clock, including on weekends. Those who value in-person colonoscopy services and comprehensive preventive screenings will find his full range of certifications especially useful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Martin focuses on type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, peripheral artery disease, diverticulitis, and chronic sinus infections. He approaches each condition with proactive monitoring and a personalized care plan. His certifications in diabetic care and peripheral artery disease management reinforce his clinical focus in these areas.
Yes, Dr. Martin holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries certifications through the NCQA AHA/ASA Heart Stroke Recognition Program, the ADA/NCQA for Diabetic Care, and the Peripheral Artery Disease Coalition.
Dr. Martin earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in 1986. He completed both his internship and his Family Practice residency at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, finishing in 1989. His colleagues and professors selected him as both Most Outstanding Resident and Most Compassionate Resident during his training.
Yes, Dr. Martin holds certification to perform colonoscopy procedures. This allows members to access that service directly through his practice.
Dr. Martin makes himself reachable by phone after hours and on weekends. Patient reviews describe him meeting patients at his office on weekends and staying in contact day and night during serious medical situations.
Dr. Martin holds affiliations with Palmetto Health Baptist and Providence Hospital. He also served as Past President of the Family Practice Department.
Dr. Martin earned votes for Most Outstanding Resident and Most Compassionate Resident from his professors and colleagues during his residency. In 2007, Palmetto Family Medicine voted his practice Best Family Practice of the Year. As an undergraduate at the University of South Carolina, he earned Dean's List, President's Honor Roll, and National Dean's List recognition.
Dr. Martin holds memberships in the American Society of Family Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Columbia Medical Society.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026