About
Trina Kapoor Frankel, DO, practices family medicine in Towson, Maryland through the MDVIP concierge model. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biopsychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1992. She then completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri in 1996. Her internship and family medicine residency both took place at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. She holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She belongs to the American Osteopathic Association and the American College of Osteopathic Family Practitioners.
Dr. Frankel brings a strong record of academic and clinical leadership to her practice. She served as Vice Chairperson of the Department of Family Medicine at Carroll Hospital Center from 2005 to 2006. From 2010 to 2014, she held a Clinical Preceptor and Associate Professor appointment in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine recognized her with its Excellence in Mentoring and Teaching award in both 1999-2000 and 2000-2001. Her philosophy centers on treating patients as she would her own family, addressing physical and emotional health together.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Maryland Baltimore County, B.A. Biopsychology, 1992
Medical School
University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, MO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 1996
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, 1997-1999
Additional Training
Internship: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, 1996-1997; Clinical Preceptor, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Associate Professor Department of Medicine, 2010-2014
Certifications
Who is Dr. Frankel right for?
Dr. Frankel suits adults seeking a primary care physician who addresses both physical and emotional health. Patients managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes benefit from her preventive focus. She works well with patients who want a long-term, relationship-driven partnership with their doctor. Anyone who values same- or next-day access and direct after-hours communication will find her model a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Trina Kapoor Frankel specializes in family medicine, with a strong emphasis on wellness, prevention, and chronic disease management. She also handles acute care needs and coordinates care with specialists when patients require additional support.
Yes. Dr. Frankel holds board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.
Dr. Frankel treats the whole patient, addressing both physical and emotional health. She approaches each relationship as she would care for her own family, taking time to understand personal circumstances alongside medical needs.
Dr. Frankel completed both her internship and her family medicine residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark. She graduated from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996.
Yes. Dr. Frankel served as a Clinical Preceptor and Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine from 2010 to 2014. MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine also honored her with its Excellence in Mentoring and Teaching award in consecutive years.
Dr. Frankel holds an affiliation with University of Maryland, St. Joseph Medical Group in the Towson area.
Yes. Dr. Frankel provides 24/7 after-hours and weekend phone access to her members. Patients can reach her directly by phone for urgent questions or concerns that arise outside of regular office hours.
Dr. Frankel sees adult patients across a range of health needs, from routine prevention and wellness planning to management of chronic conditions and acute illness. She focuses on building long-term relationships and understanding each patient's full health picture.
Doctor profile last updated June 6, 2026