Fondren Orthopedic Group L.L.P.



FONDREN ORTHOPEDIC GROUP L.L.P.
Phone: 713.799.2300
Fax: 713.794.3380

Email: info@fondren.com


Mark E. Franklin, M.D., is a general orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic and adult reconstructive surgery.


A native of Texas, Dr. Franklin attended Texas A&I University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. His Medical Doctorate was received from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He continued on at the University of Texas to complete both an internship in general surgery and an orthopedic surgical residency. As Chief Resident, he was awarded the Resident Scholarship Award.

Dr. Franklin is a member of the following professional societies:

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (fellow)
  • Houston Orthopedic Society
  • Harris County Medical Society
  • Texas Medical Association

Dr. Franklin's hospital appointments include:

  • San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital
  • The Methodist Hospital
  • Triumph Hospital-East
  • San Jacinto Surgery Center

His faculty appointments include:

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

In addition to his Texas medical license, Dr. Franklin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Mark E. Franklin, M.D., is a general orthopedic surgeon with a special interest in arthroscopic and adult reconstructive surgery.


A native of Texas, Dr. Franklin attended Texas A&I University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. His Medical Doctorate was received from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He continued on at the University of Texas to complete both an internship in general surgery and an orthopedic surgical residency. As Chief Resident, he was awarded the Resident Scholarship Award.

Dr. Franklin is a member of the following professional societies:

  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (fellow)
  • Houston Orthopedic Society
  • Harris County Medical Society
  • Texas Medical Association

Dr. Franklin's hospital appointments include:

  • San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
  • Texas Orthopedic Hospital
  • The Methodist Hospital
  • Triumph Hospital-East
  • San Jacinto Surgery Center

His faculty appointments include:

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

In addition to his Texas medical license, Dr. Franklin is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.