Dr. Richard Randolph maxwell Francis M.D., Orthopedist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Richard Randolph maxwell Francis M.D.

Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine

5/5(26)
9301 Southwest Freeway Ste 600 Houston TX, 77074
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5/5

About

Richard R.M. Francis, M.D. MBA, FRCS Ed., FRCS Ed. (Tr & Orth) Diplomat of the Intercollegiate Specialty Board in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (UK). Dr. Francis has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Since founding Spine Associates in 2003, he has built a considerable reputation by maintaining a conservative approach to treating all spine conditions in both children and adults. He has made it his goal to stay at the forefront of technology, yet maintain a personal connection with patients and their families.

Dr. Francis is one of few spine surgeons capable of performing surgeries on children as well as adults and prides himself as one of the first surgeons in the nation asked to perform the artificial disc replacement and to use robotic assistance in spine surgery.

Education and Training

Royal College of Surgeons FRCS Ed. 1995

Royal College of Surgeons FRCS Ed. (Tr & Orth) 1999

Rice University MBA 2003

University Of West Indies Faculty Of Med Kingston Jamaica MD 1988

Board Certification

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 1988

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- 1992

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 36 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Adult & Pediatric Spinal Deformity, Revision and Reconstructive Spine Surgery, Robotic-Assisted Spine Surgery, Artificial Disc Replacement (Lumbar & Cervical), MIS, SI Joint

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Asst Professor-Orthopaedics University of Texas Health Science Center 2000 - 2003

Awards

  • Honors in Pharmacology 1995 University of West Indies Medical School 

Treatments

  • Scoliosis and Spinal Correction Treatment Program
  • Minimally Invasive And Complex Spine Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Disc Arthroplasty
  • Revision Surgery
  • Laser Spine Surgery
  • Spine (back) & Neck Surgery (spinal Fusion)
  • Spinal And Extremity Pain Relief
  • Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, Spine Tumors And More

Professional Memberships

  • Scoliosis Research Society  
  • North American Spine Society  

Fellowships

  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh General Surgery   1993
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Board Certification in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surg  1999
  • Baylor College of Medicine Spine Surgery   2000

Publications

  • West Indian Medical Journal Lumbar disc herniation: A discussion of its pathogenesisand surgical treatment by micro-discectomy1988
  • British Journal of Hospital Medicine 57:9The use of thromboprophylaxis forroutine total hip replacements by British orthopaedic surgeons1997
  • Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of EdinburghThe use of the supracondylar nail fordistal femoral fractures in elderly osteoporotic patients. A re1996
  • The Journal of Bone and Joint SurgeryThe supracondylar intramedullary nail in elderly patients with distal femoral fractures (Abstract).1998
  • Orthopedic Product NewsTrauma protocols on the internet1997
  • Principles and Practice of SpineSurgerySurgical approaches and reconstruction of the sacrum.2002

Experience & Accolades

  • Assistant Professor Department of Orthopaedics2000 - 2003University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center
  • Doctor in Family Practice1991 - 1992Kingston, Jamaica
  • Senior House Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Accident1989 - 1990University Hospital of West Indies and Kingston Public Hospital
  • Intern in General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicin1988 - 1989University Hospital of the West Indies and the Spanish Town Hospital, Jamaica

Dr. Richard Randolph maxwell Francis M.D.'s Practice location

Spine Associates

3820 Pointe Parkway -
Beaumont, TX 77706
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New patients: 409-767-8221
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Spine Associates

9301 Southwest Freeway Ste 600 -
Houston, TX 77074
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New patients: 713-383-7100
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Patient Experience with Dr. Francis


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Dr. Richard Randolph maxwell Francis M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 26 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Orthopedist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Christian f.
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    Excellent Surgeon .

  • Anonymous
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    Great Doctor.

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    Amazing & Talented Doctor.

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    Mr..

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    Outstanding Results.

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    Joy in Houston TX.

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    Dr. Francis has your "Back".

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    THE BEST DR.

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    Patient.

  • Anonymous
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    Very Caring and Professional.

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Excellent results.

  • Anonymous
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    Surgical Procedure on L4/L5.

  • Anonymous
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    good experience.

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    Dr. Francis.

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    Dr. Francis.

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    Great experience.

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    Not Workmand Comp Friendly.

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    Scoliosis Correction.

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    Best Spine Surgeon Hands Down.

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    Great Surgeon.

  • Anonymous
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    Best Spine Surgeon in Texas!.

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    Finally pain free.

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    Great Surgeon.

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    Dr. Francis gave me my life back.

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