Dr. Kevin J. Franklin
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Kevin J. Franklin
He completed his undergraduate work at Colorado State University. He then went on to earn his Doctorate from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Growing up, Dr. Franklin wanted to care for animals. “I wanted to be a veterinarian, he says. “But, when I joined the military, I ended up working in the hospital, shadowing physicians.” He then says, “I soon became fascinated with the whole process of treating and diagnosing patients, working with people, and making people feel better.”
When it was time to choose, Dr. Franklin took a Fellowship in Gastro at Virginia Commonwealth University. There, he was drawn in by the challenges. He says, “[Gastro] comprises a combination of interaction and procedures. I get to be involved in each patient’s care.”
Looking back, Dr. Franklin remembers his days in the military. He served as a consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General. He was also involved with policy changes in Air Force gastro medicine. As a Colonel in the Air Force, he also served as Program Director for the SAUSHEC Fellowship Program. He recalls his days in Iraq as the most rewarding experience of his career. He then says, “Though my whole experience in the Air Force was inspiring—in Iraq I got to see medicine at its best. It was essential that we work as a team to care for wounded soldiers and civilians. The execution of those efforts was great to witness.”
Dr. Franklin is still providing care to his patients at San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates. Here, he delivers complete care to each patient. He says, “I try not to just give patients medical treatment. I try to help them transform their lives, helping them focus on changes that will truly impact their wellbeing.”
BOARD CERTIFIED
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
MY EXPERTISE
- Practicing medicine since 1999
- Languages spoken: English and Spanish
MY LOCATION
Location:
Westover Hills Clinic(Located in Medical Plaza II)
11212 State Hwy 151, Ste. 115
San Antonio , TX 78251
San Antonio Gastroenterology Endoscopy Center North
150 E Sonterra Blvd.
Suite 110
San Antonio , TX 78258
Stone Oak Clinic
150 E Sonterra Blvd.
Suite 100
San Antonio , TX 78258
Southside Clinic
7333 Barlite Blvd.
Suite 320
San Antonio , TX 78224
Phone:
(210) 775-2265EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Colorado State University
Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Residency in Internal Medicine, Wright Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center
Fellowship, Gastroenterology Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia
MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Member, American College of Gastroenterology
Member, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Presenter, American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting, October 1995

Dr. Kevin J. Franklin — SAGA PhysicianI don’t just give patients a medical treatment or medication. I try to help them change their lives, helping them focus on lifestyle changes that will truly impact their wellbeing…
San Antonio’s Digestive Health Leader
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