About
Terry L. Franklin, MD, FAAFP is a board-certified family physician practicing concierge medicine in Monterey, California. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Kent State University in 1980. He then completed his medical degree at the American University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten in 1987. During medical school, he also completed core clinical rotations at the University of London, The London Hospital Medical College from 1985 to 1987. He trained in Family Medicine at the University Medical Centers of Eastern North Carolina, Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, serving both his internship and residency from 1991 to 1994. The North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians named him Resident of the Year in 1993. He also earned the Distinguished Resident Award from East Carolina University and the Excellence in Research Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians, both in 1994. The California Academy of Family Physicians profiled him in 1998 as a nationally recognized speaker on health, wellness, and appreciative medicine.
Dr. Franklin holds the designation of Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians. He maintains an ongoing hospital affiliation with the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, dating to 2006. His clinical focus centers on preventing chronic illness, including diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and hypertension. He believes medicine works best as a genuine partnership, with each patient actively engaged in building their own wellness. He keeps himself reachable by phone around the clock, extending that commitment well beyond office hours. Patients consistently credit him with life-saving interventions and meaningful guidance on reversing diabetes through lifestyle change.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Kent State University, Kent, OH, Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry 1980
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean, St. Maarten, NA, Doctorate of Medicine 1987; University of London, The London Hospital Medical College, London, England, Core Clinical Rotations 1985-1987
Residency
Family Medicine, University Medical Centers of Eastern North Carolina / Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC 1992-1994
Additional Training
Internship: Family Medicine, University Medical Centers of Eastern North Carolina / Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC 1991-1992; Hospital Affiliation: University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine 2006-present
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Franklin right for?
Dr. Franklin is a strong fit for adults who want a proactive, prevention-first approach to their health. Patients managing or trying to prevent conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from his focused chronic disease expertise. He works particularly well with patients who want a genuine long-term relationship with their physician. His 24/7 phone availability makes him a good match for patients who want direct access during urgent moments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Franklin focuses on preventing and managing chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, and cancer risk. He builds individualized wellness plans to help patients address these conditions through both medical management and lifestyle change.
Yes. Dr. Franklin holds board certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine. He also carries the Fellow designation from the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Franklin earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean and completed core clinical rotations at the University of London, The London Hospital Medical College. He finished his internship and residency in Family Medicine at the University Medical Centers of Eastern North Carolina, Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, NC.
Yes. Dr. Franklin makes himself available to patients by phone 24/7, including evenings and weekends. This direct access is a central part of how he structures his practice.
Dr. Franklin treats medicine as a partnership. He works with each patient to develop a wellness plan targeting the specific factors most likely to affect their long-term health. His goal is to prevent chronic illness before it develops, not simply to manage it after the fact.
Yes. Dr. Franklin offers virtual visits for patients who prefer or need remote care. Telemedicine appointments give members flexibility without sacrificing direct access to their physician.
Dr. Franklin received the Resident of the Year Award from the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians in 1993. He also earned the Distinguished Resident Award from East Carolina University and the Excellence in Research Award from the American Academy of Family Physicians in 1994. The California Academy of Family Physicians profiled him in 1998 as a nationally recognized speaker on health, wellness, and appreciative medicine.
Dr. Franklin maintains an affiliation with the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. This affiliation has been ongoing since 2006.
Yes. Diabetes prevention and management is a core part of Dr. Franklin's clinical focus. He guides patients through lifestyle strategies including nutrition, exercise, and hydration, and works with them to build sustainable habits that can reduce or reverse the effects of type 2 diabetes.
Doctor profile last updated April 4, 2026