I wholeheartedly and without hesitation recommend Dr. Richard Francis to any person in search of a definitive, long-lasting solution for back or neck pain, radiculopathy pain, or parasthesia in a limb as a result of an abnormality in the spine, either congenital or caused by an injury.I withstood unreasonable pain after I slipped on water and fell. Every aspect of my life was affected. My role of wife and Mother of five drastically changed. My career as an Emergency Room/Trauma Registered Nurse suddenly changed direction from a physically challenging discipline to searching for a career in nursing that would not require engaging my back, neck or arms. Dr. Francis was the 3rd spine surgeon I consulted, but he was the first I felt understood my objective…to live without allowing pain or pain medication the power to limit me. Dr. Francis operated on my low back then three months later operated on my neck and I cannot thank him enough. The hospital, Houston Orthopedic and Spine Hospital, or HOSH, exceeded my expectations. Every person involved with my surgery introduced themselves to me and my husband in pre-op explaining their role, encouraging questions, then again in my room afterwards. A Physician genuinely devoted to comforting his patients managed my pain effectively. I was discharged with a clear understanding of what to expect and encouraged to contact Dr. Francis for any concerns. I am particularly grateful for Jody, Dr. Francis executive assistant, whose exceptional proficiency and degree of devotion I personally experienced and value.
April Polk, RN
