About Franklyn R. Gergits, DO
Franklyn Gergits, DO, MS, is a board-certified ear, nose, and throat surgeon with fellowship training in otolaryngic allergy. At Sinus & Allergy Wellness Center in Fountain Hills and Scottsdale, Arizona, he proudly offers state-of-the-art solutions for sinus and nasal problems, including balloon sinuplasty for chronic sinusitis. He was the first doctor in Pennsylvania to perform the procedure. Dr. Gergits also provides expert allergy testing and treatment and helps patients with ear infections, snoring, and sleep apnea. The cornerstone of Dr. Gergits’ practice is providing the compassionate care each patient deserves. He welcomes new and existing patients at both convenient locations of Sinus & Allergy Wellness Center. After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia, Dr. Gergits received a Master of Science in Biochemistry from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. From there, he entered the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. After finishing an internship at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan, he went back to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, where he completed residency training in pediatric and adult general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, and facial plastic surgery. From there, he went to St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital in Madison Heights, Michigan, to complete a fellowship in otolaryngic allergy. Dr. Gergits is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery/Facial Plastic Surgery/Otolaryngic Allergy. He’s also a Fellow of the American Osteopathic College of Otolaryngology. Dr. Gergits maintains active membership in numerous professional organizations. He has published many articles in peer-reviewed journals and abstracts on topics such as urticaria, angioedema, and pulmonary mechanics in neonates. He also served as a principal investigator in the TREAT Study, which was run by Aventis Pharma. He’s the proud recipient of the Philadelphia County Medical Society’s Humaneness in Medicine award.
