Dr. Safiya A. Franklin

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Biography

M.B., B.S., D.M. (Orthopaedics)

Dr. Safiya A. Franklin is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who provides comprehensive orthopaedic care at The Orthopaedic & Spine Institute Limited (TOSIL). With over 17 years of surgical practice, she has treated thousands of patients, ranging from young children with fractures to athletes competing at national and international levels.

Dr. Franklin is known for her compassionate, patient-centred approach and her commitment to helping individuals recover from injury, reduce pain, and return to active, fulfilling lives. She combines advanced surgical expertise with clear communication and personalised care plans tailored to each patient’s goals and lifestyle.

Education, Training, and Leadership

Dr. Franklin completed her medical training and specialist orthopaedic residency at the University of the West Indies, Mona. She later pursued advanced training at several world-renowned institutions, including:

London Sarcoma Service of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Guy’s Hospital and St. Thomas’ Hospital in the United Kingdom
Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, USA

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Franklin is the Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at May Pen Hospital, where she established the orthopaedic service in 2017. This service provides critical orthopaedic care to patients in Clarendon and neighbouring parishes, including St. Catherine and Manchester.

Areas of Orthopaedic Expertise

Dr. Franklin diagnoses and treats a wide range of orthopaedic conditions affecting patients of all ages. Her key areas of expertise include:

Trauma and Fracture Care

Surgical and non-surgical management of broken bones
Treatment of complex trauma injuries

Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy

Treatment of muscle, ligament, tendon, and joint injuries
Arthroscopic or keyhole surgery for knee, shoulder, and ankle conditions
Injury prevention and rehabilitation for athletes

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Correction of deformities
Treatment of arthritis, instability, and chronic pain conditions

Paediatric Orthopaedics

Care for children with fractures
Management of deformities and developmental bone and joint conditions

Musculoskeletal Oncology

Diagnosis and surgical management of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumours

General Orthopaedics

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Arthritis and joint degeneration
Tendon and soft tissue disorders

Sports Medicine and Community Impact

Dr. Franklin is deeply involved in sports medicine at both national and international levels. She provides medical care for elite athletes and teams and supports sporting events through medical planning and on-site care. Her work reflects a strong commitment to community health, injury prevention, and athletic performance.

Orthopaedic Services at TOSIL

Dr. Franklin provides a full range of orthopaedic services at TOSIL, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated and high-quality care.

A Trusted Orthopaedic Surgeon in Jamaica

Patients value Dr. Franklin for her professionalism, warmth, and dedication to personalised care. Her goal is to restore mobility, reduce pain, and help every patient regain confidence in their movement and daily activities.

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon