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Terry L Franklin, M.D.: Family Medicine Monterey, CA

Internal MedicineMonterey, CA

★★★★★4.8/5657 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Healthgrades: 3.8/5 (39)
  • Birdeye (Aggregate of Google reviews): 4.9/5 (398)
  • Practice Website (Testimonials): 4.92/5 (220)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Compassionate, attentive, and caring bedside manner
  • Takes time to listen to patients and answer questions thoroughly
  • Effective at integrating traditional and alternative approaches (Appreciative Medicine)
  • High availability and accessibility as a concierge (MDVIP) physician
  • Long-term trust built through many years of practice in the community

Common complaints

  • Concierge medicine fee structure (annual cost) not transparently disclosed early enough to some patients
  • Perceived issues with administrative/office staff responsiveness and communication
  • Concerns regarding reliance on physician assistants instead of direct doctor access for certain visits
  • Mixed perceptions on necessity of specific tests and supplements vs. potential over-testing/upselling

In patients' words

"Dr Franklin was great and took the time to answer all of my questions but his staff leave a lot to be desired."

Healthgrades patient review

"The staff is always helpful and attentive regardless if it's via phone calls or in person. Dr. Franklin listens, answers questions and has a nice calming presence. I highly recommend this office and the MDVIP service."

Practice website testimonial

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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