About
Dr. Nate Franley grew up in Jefferson, Ohio, just a few miles from the Pennsylvania border. Medicine runs deep in his family. One grandfather was an old-school physician who delivered roughly 3,000 babies in their county. His other grandfather was a veterinarian. His father practiced dentistry. That upbringing shaped his belief in close, community-rooted care.
Dr. Franley earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine, where he discovered his passion for sports medicine under Dr. Roger Kruse, a physician who treated Olympic-level athletes. Between training stages, he spent a summer guiding white-water rafts on the Yellowstone River. He then completed both his Family Medicine residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. During his fellowship, he worked with athletes across competition levels and served on a committee evaluating medical fitness for Cleveland Indians draft prospects. He later joined the Cleveland Cavaliers' medical staff during their first Finals appearance in over 40 years. 5 years serving as medical director of Sports Medicine and Occupational Health and Wellness, team physician for Baldwin Wallace College, and team physician for multiple high schools. Dr. Franley holds board certification in Sports Medicine and resolves 90% of orthopedic conditions without surgery. In 2020, he and his wife Brittney, a professor at Gannon University's physician assistant program, moved to Fairview, PA, with their three children, Andrew, Vivian, and Christopher. Outside the practice, he stays active through running, golf, mountain biking, skiing, and other outdoor pursuits.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Toledo College of Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, Cleveland Clinic
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Franley right for?
Dr. Franley is a strong match for adults who want a single physician managing both primary care and musculoskeletal health. Athletes and active individuals dealing with tendinitis, joint pain, fractures, or overuse injuries benefit from his non-surgical, procedure-focused approach. He also serves patients managing chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, hormonal disorders, and weight concerns. Patients who value direct, unhurried access to their physician, including same-day availability and 24/7 cell phone contact, will feel at home in his practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Franley treats a broad range of conditions spanning primary care and musculoskeletal medicine. His sports medicine focus includes tendinitis, overuse injuries, fractures, sprains, arthritis, joint pain, and concussion management. On the primary care side, he manages chronic diseases including cardiovascular conditions, kidney and liver disease, GI conditions, osteoporosis, hormonal disorders, erectile dysfunction, BPH, rheumatologic conditions, and weight management.
Yes. Dr. Franley holds board certification in Sports Medicine. He completed both his Family Medicine residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He remains on staff at Ashtabula Regional Medical Center, a Cleveland Clinic affiliate.
Dr. Franley resolves 90% of orthopedic issues without surgery. He uses on-site ultrasound and X-ray technology to diagnose conditions during the same visit. His treatment options include PRP injections, prolotherapy, viscosupplementation, shockwave therapy, ultrasound-guided Tenjet treatment, and steroid injections. He also performs casting, bracing, and running gait analysis.
Dr. Franley trained under Dr. Roger Kruse at the University of Toledo, a physician who worked with Olympic-level athletes. During his Sports Medicine Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, he evaluated medical fitness for Cleveland Indians draft prospects. He later served as a team physician for Baldwin Wallace College and multiple high schools, and worked with the Cleveland Cavaliers' medical staff during their first Finals appearance in over 40 years.
Yes. Dr. Franley combines family medicine and sports medicine in a single practice. Concierge members receive comprehensive primary care plus sports injury treatment bundled into the plan. Patients can also access sports medicine services separately, without a concierge membership.
Yes. The practice uses advanced on-site ultrasound and X-ray technology. Dr. Franley diagnoses and treats many musculoskeletal conditions during the same appointment. This applies to tendinitis, fractures, joint pain, sprains, and other common orthopedic issues.
Dr. Franley performs common dermatologic excisions, wart cryotherapy, and skin biopsies. These services are available to concierge members as part of the membership plan.
Yes. Dr. Franley provides hormonal assessments, erectile dysfunction treatment, and BPH treatment. He also offers osteoporosis care and female gynecological care. These services fall under the concierge membership plan.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026