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Dr. Sean L. Francis, MD, MBA
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
401 E Chestnut St Suite 410 Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Sean Francis is an obstetrician-gynecologist, fellowship trained and boarded in Urogynecology practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Francis specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, prolapse, incontinence and minimally invasive and vaginal surgery. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Francis can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes including fistulas. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood and Dr. Francis specializes in women with urinary, fecal problems and pelvic floor surgical needs. He has research interest in neuromodulation, or devices used for leaking and frequency and has published over 30 peer reviewed articles and text book chapters. He is the Department Chair, overseeing the entire Department of ObGyn at The University of Louisville and sees patients in his East End, Springs clinic with surgical privelages at all surrounding hospitals.
Education and Training
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1995
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Dr. Sean L. Francis, MD, MBA's Expert Contributions
Help
I would go to your ObGyn physician office and tell them what has happened. They are likely to do a swab and or cultures. There is always a chance that you have an infection not related to your interaction with your dog. Good luck READ MORE
Why does my vagina look like this
Sometimes individuals will react to detergents, soaps, perfumes etc. you should probably check in with your ObGyn so that a complete history can be completed READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Surgery for vaginal prolapse: a review.
- Surface and boney landmarks for sacral neuromodulation: a cadaveric study.
- Anatomical Relationships of Burch Colposuspension Sutures.
- The relationship between age and pelvic organ prolapse bother.
- The Effect of Lithotomy Position on Nerve Stretch: A Cadaveric Study.
- Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage After Sacral Neurostimulator Placement for Urgency Urinary Incontinence.
- Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage After Sacral Neurostimulator Placement for Urgency Urinary Incontinence.
- Analyzing the Readability of Online Urogynecologic Patient Information.
- Use of an iPad™ application in preoperative counseling for pelvic reconstructive surgery: a randomized trial.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chair OB/GYN & Women's Health at the School of Medicine -
- Professor Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health -
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Stress Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Uterine Prolapse
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery 2002
Dr. Sean L. Francis, MD, MBA's Practice location
Practice At 401 E Chestnut St Suite 410
401 E Chestnut St Suite 410 -Louisville, KY 40202Get Direction
U of L Urogynecology
6420 Dutchmans Parkway 190 -Louisville, KY 40205Get Direction
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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Sean L. Francis, who serves patients in Louisville, Kentucky.
Recognized as a well-known gynecologist, Dr. Francis is a distinguished figure in the field of urogynecology, specializing in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, with a profound dedication to women’s health. With a focus on addressing issues such as incontinence, prolapse, and urodynamics, he brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to his practice.
Back in the early days of his academic career, he embarked on his journey in medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, where he earned his M.D. in 1994. Following this, he pursued further specialization through a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Georgia, completing his training in Augusta in 1999. His commitment to excellence led him to undertake a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, culminating in 2002.
On a professional level, Dr. Francis holds the position of Chair in OB/GYN & Women’s Health at the School of Medicine. Additionally, he serves as a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health, where he imparts his knowledge and experience to the next generation of medical professionals.
Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).
Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Francis’s contributions to his field have been recognized through various accolades, including being named to the esteemed Best Doctors in America list and receiving acknowledgment in Louisville Magazine’s Top Docs.
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