The patients at Spine Associates share their stories about spine surgery, scoliosis correction and surgery, and conservative treatment for spine conditions such as degenerative disc disease, sciatica and herniated discs.

I was very impressed with Dr. Francis’ professionalism and ability to pinpoint my problem. The staff was warm and friendly and eager to assist me.

I recommend Dr. Francis and his staff to anyone experiencing pain and loss of enjoyment to the pain. His professional, direct and thorough care is TOP NOTCH and I could not be more pleased with the results of the cervical fusion that was done in 2009. No one believes that I had this type of surgery, which speaks highly of his ability as a surgeon.

When I came to Dr. Francis, I was in terrible pain and not able to function. After surgery, I am doing great. The staff is fabulous. From the beginning, Dana was kind, compassionate and very efficient in caring for me. Dr. Francis took the time to find the problems and fix them. I so appreciate the care that I received from Spine Associates. My life is back!

LaToya was very helpful and considerate in regards to my situation and difficulty with the workman’s comp system. On my visit with Dr. Chaudhry for my facet joint injections, I was able to talk to LaToya about the request for an appeal for Texas Mutual Workman’s Comp and DWC. I knew that an appeal should have been filed within 15 days and this could have really helped as I proceeded with my care. LaToya took the time to listen to my complaints and requests instead of being defensive and interrupting my questions. I have always been treated well when I have any concerns regarding insurance matters and questions that I need answered in order to proceed with my injections. LaToya is a very nice and considerate young lady in the Insurance Department.

It has been 8 days since my surgery and I feel much better. The pain is gone from my left leg. I appreciate the quick response Dr. Francis gave my case. He quickly found the problem and operated on my back and now I’m on the road to recovery. Thank you Dr. Francis and staff!

After having surgery for a herniated disc, I feel much better. The pain that I was having in my left leg is gone and I am no longer walking with a limp. Hopefully, I will be returning to work sooner than expected. Everyone at Spine Associates, both in Beaumont and in Houston, were very friendly and professional.

There were three doctors in Houston, Texas that operated on me and could not fix the problem in my spine. I was in a wheel chair when I met Dr. Francis. On January 16th of 2009 he did the surgery. After about two weeks I was totally pain free. Before the surgery both of my legs were burning and very painful. I am very happy with Dr. Francis. Thank God he is here to help.

For over 9 months my pain exceeded 6 on the pain scale. I remained apprehensive about back surgery. Three months ago Dr. Francis performed a lumbar fusion in my L4-L5, L5-S1 region using the 360° anterior & posterior approach. Although the surgery was invasive and took a few weeks to recover from, the results were even better than we expected. I have no pain in my back, legs or between my shoulders. With the help of physical therapy, my mobility has returned, my strength is improving daily and I anticipate a full recovery within the next few months. I am already performing a few chores around the ranch and I look forward to playing golf “pain free”.

I am so pleased with the results of my surgery. This is the first time I have been pain-free in years. Dr. Francis and his staff are the greatest. The Foundation Surgical Hospital and staff are very professional yet they make you feel like family. I wish I had known about Dr. Francis a long time ago.

Dr. Francis, I just wanted you to know how much I mean it when I tell you that you have given me my life back since you performed my surgery. Prior to that, there were many days I did not want to go on with the pain. My life sucked and I had not enjoyed life in years. My husband suffered along with me as it affected our daily life. You are a gifted, special man and surgeon. One who has the gift of being a healer. You listen to the patient and already have in your mind what the problem is before you even review diagnostic testing. This is a very special gift and I hope you know in your heart that you have it. Use it wisely and I know that you will continue to change many other lives such as mine. As you already know, I had seen multiple surgeons asking for help. I was turned away at each door feeling like I was either a drug seeker or God knows what else. I knew in my soul that you were the right person to do my surgery. I was not afraid the day of surgery as I knew you would take care of me. You have. I am so grateful that you did my surgery. I know you had to have struggled making the decision to be my surgeon since we work together professionally and we are friends. It must have been hard on you to become the doctor and me the patient. I want you to know, I thank you with everything I have for making that decision. Thank you seems like it is only a small thing I can say to the man who listened to me and did what he could to help. But in our culture those are the words we have so, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. Without you, I am not sure where I would be at this time.

After dealing with lower back pain for 10 years and doing all of the noninvasive therapy what a blessing it was to find Dr.. Francis. No more pain medication, I’m able to sleep well in my bed and I am able to stand for long periods of time. It is so wonderful to feel so good 3 months after my operation. I have my life back.

When I came to Dr. Francis, spine surgeon, I was walking sideways. I could not sleep, bend, and get dressed on my own. I was miserable. I saw Dr. Francis on a Saturday and a week later he cured me. I am now 6 weeks post-op and this is the first time in 2 to 3 years I have been pain free. I woke up after surgery and it was a miracle. I have had this problem for years. I’ve been to 5 different doctors for my back problem and Dr. Francis was the only one of them who actually helped me. His office staff is great and I will always remember him for his wonderful kindness!!

After 2 months of pain and suffering not knowing the cause, I visited Dr. Francis who was referred to me by my general doctor. Dr. Francis was able to diagnose my condition, explain my treatment, which included laminectomy and discectomy surgery and literally stopped my pain and symptoms almost immediately after surgery. My recovery has been amazing and I am back to my normal, active lifestyle. I highly recommend Dr. Francis and his team to anyone dealing with back pain.

I have had problems with my neck for 6 years and had two operations in the past. I never felt any relief. My pain management doctor recommended me to Dr. Francis. I knew from the moment I met Dr. Francis that I had finally found the right doctor. I had surgery and was up and feeling better in three days. I am now a week out of surgery and I feel better than I have felt in 6 years. Dr. Francis is truly a blessing.

I have never been to a doctor’s office and treated with the respect and kindness I have been shown here. Everyone is so helpful. They do their job with a warm inviting smile and they are more than willing to answer your questions. Dr. Francis spends quality time with you and shows you exactly what he is talking about. The ENTIRE STAFF and Dr. Francis treat you like a person and not just a dollar coming in. This is one place I would recommend to anyone who wants the best quality care. I LOVE YOU ALL! Thank you!!!!

Hospital experience was great. Dr. Francis is a great surgeon and the surgery went very well. No pain and everything healed up well.

You cannot beat Dr. Richard Francis. He is the best – he is the only back doctor that helped me get well. He cares about you and how you feel. He is a very special doctor in my life and always will be my back doctor. I trust him. I tell people about how wonderful he is. He is #1 in my book. He takes time for his patient’s. He’s not “in and out”. Dr. Richard Francis is the best!

I had been seeing a chiropractor for years for a nagging shoulder pain, caused by a deteriorating disk and arthritis. He did what he could but the shoulder pain grew worse. I was then referred to Dr. Richard Francis of Spine Associates for consultation. He explained to me that I needed surgery to remove a bulging disc and fuse C4 & C5. This would relieve the now severe pain I was coping with in the right shoulder area. He and his staff explained the procedure and what would be involved; removal of the disc and bone graft to fuse the two vertebrae together. The procedure was scheduled. Three weeks later I had the surgery and a day later I was released to home and completed a 6-week therapy session. I am now pain free. Dr. Francis and his staff are dedicated professionals on a mission to allow their patient’s to be pain free. They are caring and sincere. You are not treated as an account or a number; you are treated as a person. I would highly recommend anyone living with spinal issues to visit with Dr. Francis and his staff to see if he can do for you what he did for me.