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Dr. Richard Francis, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 59
Dr. Richard Francis, MD
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Dr. Richard Francis, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Richard Francis, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery* Age 59
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Richard Francis, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Francis graduated from University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine (Mona) in 1988 and completed a residency at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.Dr. Richard Francis, MD is an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 36 years experience. Dr. Francis currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth, East Houston Hospital & Clinics and The Woodlands Specialty Hospital. Dr. Francis has experience treating conditions like Herniated Disc and Low Back Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Francis received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 273 times. Dr. Francis' office accepts new patients. Dr. Francis also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Francis accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Disc Replacement
Herniated Disc
Low Back Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Back Pain
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Coccygeal Pain
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Lipomas
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Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Myelopathy
Neck Muscle Strain
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sacrum Disorders
Sciatica
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Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Upper Back Pain
Anterior Disc Decompression and Fusion
Cervical Spinal Fusion
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laminoforaminotomy
Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Neurostimulation
Spinal Cord Decompression
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acrodysplasia Scoliosis
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Adult Scoliosis
Ankle Fracture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Spine
Arthrogryposis - Severe Scoliosis
Ataxia
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Autonomic Neuropathy
Avulsion Fracture
Baker’s Cyst
Barrett's Esophagus
Bone Cancer
Bone Disorders
Breast Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Bursitis of Hip
Cavernous Malformation of Spine
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Disorders
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Spondylitis
Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Cervical Vertigo
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chordoma
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Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Fractures
Complex Spine Disorders
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Compound Fracture
Compression Fracture
Congenital Spine Disorders
Constipation
Degenerative Scoliosis
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Fibular Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture
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Gallstones
Ganglion Cyst
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Fracture
Hip Sprain
Hip Tendinitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intra-Articular Fracture
Knee Fracture
Knee Ligament Tears
Kyphosis
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Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Lordosis
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Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lump
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Lung Cancer
Malunion of Fracture
Mass
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Medial Epicondylitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neck Injuries
Neck Pain
Neck Sprain
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Pain
Neuritis
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Neurological Injuries
Neuropathy, Motor and Sensory
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoporotic Spine Fractures
Osteoporotic Vertebral Fracture
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pathologic Fracture
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pediatric Fractures
Pediatric Spinal Disorders
Pediatric Tumor
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinched Nerve
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Pseudoarthrosis
Radiculitis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Scleroderma
Scoliosis as Part of Neurofibromatosis
Scoliosis With Unilateral Unsegmented Bar
Secondary Malignancies
Shoulder Disorders
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Disorders
Spinal Infections
Spinal Instability
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Dislocation
Spine Disorders
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondolthesis
Spondylarthritis
Spondylosis
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stress Fracture
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Disc Disorders
Thoracic Disorders
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vertebral Fracture
Wear and Tear Arthritis
Whiplash
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Wrist Fracture
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Fusion
Anterior Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery With Plating and Fusion
Arthroscopic Spine Surgery
Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Herniated Disc Surgery
Cervical Spine Reconstruction
Cervical Spine Surgery
Complex Pediatric Spine Surgery
Complex Spinal Deformity Correction
Complex Spinal Reconstruction
Complex Spine Surgery
Degenerative Disc surgery
EMG (Electromyography)
Facet Blocks
Fracture Care
Herniated Disc Surgery
Image-Guided Spine Surgery
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Kyphoplasty
Kyphosis Surgery
Laminectomy
Laparotomy
Lower Spine Surgery
Lumbar Disc Replacement
Lumbar Fusion with Robotic Assist
Lumbar Herniated Disc Surgery
Lumbar Spine Surgery
McMurray's Test
Microdiscectomy
Microsurgical Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neck Surgery
Open Hip Fracture Treatment
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Pediatric Spine Surgery
Pediatric Surgical Procedures
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Percutaneous Vertebroplasty
Posterior Lumbar Fusion With Robotic Assistance
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Scoliosis Spinal Fusion
Scoliosis Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Cord Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Internal Fixation
Spinal Nerve Block
Spinal Reconstruction
Spinal Reconstructive Surgery for Deformities
Spinal Tumor Surgery
Spine Fracture Treatment
Spine Surgery
Steroid Injection
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Surgery, Trauma
Sympathetic Nerve Block
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Total Disc Replacement
Tumor Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • Humana
  • Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
  • HAP Insurance
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Accountable Health Plans of America
  • GEHA
  • Emblem Health
  • Community Care Network
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Choice
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Healthcare Select
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • UniCare
  • Advantra
  • Molina
  • Evolutions Healthcare Systems
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • CorVel
  • USA Managed Care Organization
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Texas True Choice
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Assurant Health
  • Medicare
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Affiliated Healthcare
  • WellPoint

Locations

  1. 1 Spinal Technologies L.L.C.
    9301 Southwest Fwy Ste 600, Houston, TX 77074
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 383-7100
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    06:30 - 19:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 17:30
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Beaumont Spine Associates
    3820 Pointe Pkwy, Beaumont, TX 77706
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (409) 767-8221
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    06:30 - 19:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 17:30
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Francis
4.3
Based on 273 Reviews
5 Stars (211)
4 Stars (11)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (8)
1 Star (39)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 08, 2024
Awesome!!I woke up the day after a lot of heavy work and could barely walk even with a cane. Had a mri and the primary scheduled me my 1st appointment with Dr Francis (only 3 days later).Week 11st appointment was there about 1 hour (including the time they took for xrays). Left with a surgery date and instructions scheduled for the next week. (Laminectomy & disectomy)He was very through in his exam and explained everything that needed to be done.Week 2Did the preoperative (was there about 1 hour)The next morning, I had the surgery. I was on my way home later that afternoon.Everyone at the hospital was very nice and helpful, The instructions given were crystal clearThe majority of the paperwork and forms were done online.Staff communicates continually through phone, email, and text.I had no problems dealing with billing or insurance.Week 3, walk without a cane. 3 months, just a little stiffness now and then, on days involving a lot of heavy lifting.Would recommend!!!
David — Nov 08, 2024
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Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Neck Surgery
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
General Surgery
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Robotic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Reconstructive Surgery
Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of the West Indies Faculty of Medicine (Mona)
    1988
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN / COLLEGE MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor University
    2000
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Francis communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Francis offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Francis offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Francis have free onsite parking?
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Does Dr. Francis offer weekend visits?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Francis, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Francis' profile.

Dr. Francis frequently treats the following conditions: Herniated Disc and Low Back Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Richard Francis, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth, East Houston Hospital & Clinics and The Woodlands Specialty Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHRISTUS Southeast Texas-Saint Elizabeth

    2830 Calder St, Beaumont, TX

  • East Houston Hospital & Clinics

    12950 East Fwy, Houston, TX

  • The Woodlands Specialty Hospital

    25440 Interstate 45, Spring, TX