Brandy Franklin, PA
Physician Assistant (PA)
Internal Medicine
Specialty
Geriatric Medicine,
Preventive Medicine
Medical Expertise of Brandy Franklin, PA
As an Internal Medicine provider, Brandy is specially trained to diagnose and treat adult diseases and uses the latest in evidence-based medicine to help her patients promote health and prevent disease. She provides primary care for both men and women, and works closely with the physicians in the department of Internal Medicine.
About Brandy Franklin, PA
Brandy Franklin, PA is a certified Physician Assistant providing care to patients in the Pensacola, Florida area at the Medical Center Clinic.
Brandy is a native to the Pensacola area, and has over ten years of experience in caring for patients in a family practice setting.
Brandy is a native to the Pensacola area, and has over ten years of experience in caring for patients in a family practice setting.
Tips & Wisdom
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Keeping your blood pressure at recommended guideline levels will help prevent heart disease, kidney and eye disease. Many non-medicinal changes can be employed to help prevent organ damage in addition to pharmaceutical options. Prevention is key!
Keeping your blood pressure at recommended guideline levels will help prevent heart disease, kidney and eye disease. Many non-medicinal changes can be employed to help prevent organ damage in addition to pharmaceutical options. Prevention is key!
Patient Education Resources
I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I have COPD. What can help me breathe better?
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
Treatment for COPD can help improve breathing and slow the progression of the disease. Some treatments include:bronchodilators, which are medications that relax the muscles around the airways to help ...
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
I snore regularly. Should I be worried about sleep apnea?
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder that causes a person to stop breathing for short periods of time during sleep. People with sleep apnea often snore loudly and frequ...
Is Long Covid similar to chronic fatigue syndrome?
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
Education & Training
Brandy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Pre-Medicine from University of West Florida, and went on to attain her Masters of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies from University of South Alabama. She is board certified by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.
Medical Center Clinic Adult & Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine offers a full range of services including health maintenance examinations, diabetic and hypertension treatment, removal of skin lesions and more. In addition, x-ray and laboratory services are offered on campus, with several laboratory services offered within the office. The physicians and staff look forward to serving you.