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Dr. Gloria Francis, MD

(44 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), gastrointestinal bleeding, acid reflux (GERD), and more.

5701 University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33067

1-877-463-2010

Dr. Gloria Francis, MD is a gastroenterologist in Weston, FL specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Gloria Francis, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION and Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center.

Office Locations

Address:

2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
Weston, FL 33331

Address:

5701 University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33067

Some issues Dr. Gloria Francis, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	75
gastrointestinal procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	195
gastrointestinal procedures	60
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	60
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	64

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	21
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	19
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	285
doctor visit	568
gastrointestinal procedures	358
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
minimally invasive procedures	358
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	285

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gloria Francis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gloria Francis, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Weston, FL were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	125
doctor visit	279
gastrointestinal procedures	149
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82
minimally invasive procedures	149
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	125

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gloria Francis, MD.

**Gender**
Female	16
Male	16

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	24
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gloria Francis, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gloria Francis, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	14
High Cholesterol	14
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	2
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Gloria Francis, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is certified by the Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals (2016)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gloria Francis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

Coral Springs Family Health and Surgery Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gloria Francis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 44 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gloria Francis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Weston, FL.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2023-08-01

Worst GI doctor i have ever encountered. Rude. Unknowledgeable. Dismissive. Find another Doctor!

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gloria Francis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,379 Humira $449	Skyrizi $399	Rinvoq $297	Mavyret $88	Creon $68	Other $79
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$396 STELARA $396
AbbVie, Inc.	$292 Creon $100	Humira $82	$110
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$268 Epclusa $250	$18
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$125 Injectafer $125
Other	$260 XIFAXAN $44	RESOLUTION CLIP $35	ZEPOSIA $28	XIFIXAN $28	EVIS EXERA $12	Other $112

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,629
Gift	$90

Research Payments

Dr. Gloria Francis, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $28.

Biography

Dr. Gloria Francis practices adult gastroenterology. She attended New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Jefferson University Hospitals for residency. Her areas of expertise include celiac disease, crohn's disease, and liver disease. Patients rated Dr. Francis highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic.