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Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD

Accepting New Patients

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: stroke, lipoma, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

6005 Park Avenue Suite 300B
Memphis, TN 38119

(901) 726-1056

Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD is a general surgeon in Memphis, TN specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1984 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD is affiliated with SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

6005 Park Avenue Suite 300B
Memphis, TN 38119

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

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

abdominal surgery	16
anastomosis	34
dialysis access procedures	34
doctor visit	349
gastrointestinal procedures	16
hospital care	213
inpatient care	213
open surgery	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	778
vascular procedures	931

**Gender**
Male	441
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	647
Black	407
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	351
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	188
Less than 65	194

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

abdominal surgery	11
anastomosis	10
catheterization	11
dialysis access procedures	10
doctor visit	263
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
open surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	802
vascular procedures	938

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	579

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	444
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	291
85 and over	180
Less than 65	219

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

anastomosis	18
catheterization	11
dialysis access procedures	18
doctor visit	222
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187
ultrasound (sonogram)	936
vascular procedures	1085

**Gender**
Male	1006
Female	1256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1244
Black	984
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	786
From 75 to 84	614
85 and over	330
Less than 65	532

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

abdominal surgery	12
anastomosis	21
catheterization	15
dialysis access procedures	21
doctor visit	230
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	214
inpatient care	214
open surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	818
vascular procedures	959

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	587

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	480
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	156
Less than 65	216

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

anastomosis	31
catheterization	13
dialysis access procedures	31
doctor visit	317
hospital care	234
inpatient care	234
ultrasound (sonogram)	681
vascular procedures	822

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	495
Black	443
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	349
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	117
Less than 65	244

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

abdominal surgery	13
anastomosis	38
catheterization	16
dialysis access procedures	38
doctor visit	280
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
open surgery	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	799
vascular procedures	962

**Gender**
Male	465
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	491
Black	468
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	135
Less than 65	248

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

abdominal surgery	12
anastomosis	36
catheterization	15
dialysis access procedures	36
doctor visit	297
gastrointestinal procedures	12
open surgery	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	668
vascular procedures	814

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	405
Black	421
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	107
Less than 65	223

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

abdominal surgery	20
anastomosis	16
catheterization	14
dialysis access procedures	16
doctor visit	217
gastrointestinal procedures	20
open surgery	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	484
vascular procedures	575

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	329

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	314
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	70
Less than 65	154

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD treated as a general surgeon in Memphis, TN were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal surgery	14
anastomosis	26
catheterization	13
dialysis access procedures	26
doctor visit	280
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
open surgery	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	799
vascular procedures	942

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD.

**Gender**
Female	486
Male	401

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	396
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	474
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	128
75 to 84	236
Less than 65	203
65 to 74	320

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	10
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at Methodist Health System. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: Methodist Health System

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hugh Francis III, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Memphis, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
IBSA Pharma Inc.	$100 TIROSINT $100
Baxter Healthcare	$68 Renal - PD $68
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$35 Concerto $35
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$17 MYCAMINE $17
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.	$15 ARTEGRAFT VASCULAR GRAFT $15
Other	$14 Caldolor $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$250

Biography

Dr. Hugh Francis specializes in general surgery and practices in Memphis, TN. He attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Francis's areas of expertise include the following: lipoma, transient ischemic attack (TIA), and peripheral artery disease (PAD). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Memphis, TN.

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