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Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD
General Surgery* Age 84
Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD

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Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD

General Surgery* Age 84
Ville Platte, LA
Accepting new patients
61 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD is a General Surgeon in Ville Platte, LA.
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About Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD

Dr. Cantu graduated from University de Nuevo Leon in 1965 and completed a residency at Tucson Hospital. Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD is a General Surgeon in Ville Platte, LA and has 61 years experience. Dr. Cantu's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cantu also speaks Spanish. Dr. Cantu is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Breast Lump
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Breast Lump
Abdominal Pain
Ventral Hernia
Breast Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Second-Degree Burns
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lung Cancer
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • MVP Health Care PPO
  • Verity Healthnet POS
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • BlueConnect HMO-POS
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    National POS
    Choice POS

Where Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Gehrig Harris LLC
    1013 W Lincoln Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
  2. 2 Frank P Savoy JR Cancer Center
    803 Poinciana Ave, Mamou, LA 70554

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Meet Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Cantu's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cantu's profile.

Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD is affiliated with Mercy Regional Medical Center and Savoy Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University de Nuevo Leon
    1965
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Church Home-Hosp
    1967
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Tucson Hospital
    1971
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Francisco Cantu, MD Practices

  • Mercy Regional Medical Center

    800 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA

  • Savoy Medical Center

    801 Poinciana Ave, Mamou, LA

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