About Us

Hayden H. Franks, M.D.

Dr. Hayden H. Franks is a highly skilled dermatologist who has been in private practice for more than 20 years. Specializing in medical and surgical dermatology as well as skin cancer, he began Franks Dermatology with a vision of providing unmatched quality of care through an experienced and compassionate team, cutting-edge technology, patient education, and hands-on attention to detail.

Born and raised in Magnolia, Arkansas, Dr. Franks has an undeniable love for the Natural State and its people. Dr. Franks volunteers as an attending physician at AHEC Southwest where he was selected by the family practice residents to receive the Golden Apple Award in recognition of his outstanding teaching. Recently he developed a mentor program at his alma mater, Hendrix College, to help pre-med students connect with physicians.

In addition to his leadership in the medical field, Dr. Franks is also very involved in his community. He is a member of Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church and has served on many church committees. An avid outdoorsman, he is a current member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation Board.

Dr. Franks attended Hendrix College where he received a B.A. in Biology and is a current member of the Board of Trustees. As the president of his class, he earned his medical degree at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). After graduation, he completed an internal medicine internship and his dermatology residency at UAMS. In addition to Franks Dermatology in Little Rock, Dr. Franks is also the founding partner of Dermatology Associates, LLP in Texarkana, Texas.

Brooke Raney, APRN

Board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Brooke Raney’s role at Franks Dermatology includes all aspects of patient care including diagnosis, treatment, and patient consultation. After completing a preceptorship at Dermatology Associates, LLP in Texarkana, Texas, Brooke received specialized individual training by Dr. Hayden Franks in diseases, infections, and lesions of the skin. Brooke has a special interest in cosmetic dermatology and has been extensively trained in injectables and fillers. As part of her role at Franks Dermatology, Brooke will provide cosmetic dermatology services including Botox® and Juvedérm® Collection of Fillers.

Brooke is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Dermatology Nurses Association. She holds a B.S. in nursing from the University of Arkansas and an M.S.N. from the University of Texas at Tyler. Her past experience includes two years as an R.N. at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas.

A native of Texarkana, Texas, Brooke has made Little Rock her home where she enjoys family, traveling and exercise while also making time to volunteer with The Centers for Youth and Families, Alzheimer’s Alliance Texarkana and The Eagle Impact for Texas A&M – Texarkana.