Children's Hospital ProgramTelehealth
Minds Matter Concussion Program
📍 Philadelphia
Vestibular/BalanceNeuropsychology/CognitivePhysical Therapy
Concussion specialist
R. Robert Franks DO, FAOASM
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Telehealth available · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11
About
R. Robert Franks, DO, FAOASM is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Primary Care Sports Medicine specialist whose subspecialty is Sports Concussion. They see patients at Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center, part of Jefferson Health. Their role there is Medical Co-Director.
Areas of concussion focus include Sports Concussion, ImPACT Testing and Return to Play. In this directory the listing sits under Multidisciplinary Concussion and Return to Play/Learn.
The practice sees athletes and adults, and telehealth appointments are available.
Services
Multidisciplinary ConcussionReturn to Play/Learn
Clinical focus areas
ConcussionSports ConcussionImPACT TestingReturn to Play
Details
Provider typePhysician - Sports Medicine
SpecialtyPrimary Care Sports Medicine
PracticeJefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center
Health systemJefferson Health
RoleMedical Co-Director, Jefferson Comprehensive Concussion Center; Director, Rothman Concussion Program
ServesAthletes/Sports, Adult
Before your first appointment
Patients who contact R. Robert Franks in Philadelphia usually want to be clear on a few things first:
- how return-to-play clearance works — The standard stepwise protocol athletic trainers and team physicians follow.
- what each stage of concussion recovery looks like — A stage-by-stage timeline, and what should be happening at each one.
- how concussions are actually treated — The first 48 hours, active recovery, and the therapies used for lingering symptoms.
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