Marc Franklin, MD is a board-certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) and Sleep Medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is the founder and medical director of New Braunfels Breathe Free Sinus & Allergy Center in New Braunfels, Texas, where he provides comprehensive ear, nose, throat, sinus, and allergy care to patients throughout Comal County and the surrounding Hill Country.
Meet Marc Franklin, MD
Marc Franklin, MD, FACS
Professional Background
Dr. Franklin earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1997. He completed his Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery residency at UT Health San Antonio in 2002.
Following residency, Dr. Franklin spent four years in private practice in Atlanta before returning to Texas to open his own practice in 2006. He is board certified in Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine and holds additional certifications in laser proficiency, aesthetic procedures, and diagnostics.
Dr. Franklin is affiliated with CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – New Braunfels, and he serves on the Outpatient Surgery Physician Advisory Board in New Braunfels.
Philosophy of Care
Dr. Franklin is known for delivering conscientious, compassionate, and comprehensive care. His approach is patient-first and education-focused, emphasizing safe, minimally invasive treatments whenever appropriate to support comfort, efficiency, and faster recovery. He values collaborative decision-making and thoughtfully integrates advanced medical technologies to improve outcomes and the overall patient experience.
Conditions Treated & Procedures
Dr. Franklin provides comprehensive ENT, sinus, and allergy care in New Braunfels, with clinical interests that include both functional and aesthetic-focused treatments:
- Chronic and recurrent sinusitis
- Nasal congestion and nasal obstruction
- Allergic rhinitis and environmental allergies
- Deviated septum
- Nasal polyps
- Ear infections and ear pain
- Hearing and balance disorders
- Sleep-disordered breathing and sleep apnea
- General ear, nose, and throat conditions
- Aesthetic and cosmetic procedures of the face and nose
Personal Note
Outside of medicine, Dr. Franklin enjoys snowboarding, health and fitness, reading, and spending time with his family. A native Texan, he is proud to care for patients in the New Braunfels community he calls home.
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