Summary

Dr. Francisco Cantu is a family medicine physician who also practices surgery, bringing over six decades of medical experience to his patients. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Tucson Medical Center. With 61 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Cantu serves patients who speak Spanish and French.

Dr. Cantu maintains affiliations with New Horizons and practices across multiple locations in Louisiana, including Mamou, Ville Platte, and Shreveport. He treats patients with back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens, as well as COPD with other health conditions. His procedural expertise includes manual therapy, electrical nerve stimulation, and ultrasound therapy to help patients manage pain and improve their quality of life.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 61 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • Tucson Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Francisco Nicola Cantu has 5 locations

Mamou Family Care

803 Poinciana AveMamou, LA 70554
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 2:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ville Platte Family Care

1013 W Lincoln RdVille Platte, LA 70586

Louisiana State University Health Shreveport Orthopaedic Surgery

1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Mercy Regional Medical Center

800 E Main StVille Platte, LA 70586

Savoy Medical Center

801 Poinciana AveMamou, LA 70554

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Dr. Francisco Nicola Cantu, MDTrina Ortego, FNP-CAlicia Renee ArdoinJimmy Legros
Family MedicineFamily MedicineNurse PractitionerNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
61 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, French
Mamou , LAOpelousas , LAOakdale , LAChurch Point , LA
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francisco Nicola Cantu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Security Life
  • Tricare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Francisco Nicola Cantu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Francisco Nicola Cantu has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Surgery
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

61 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Tucson Medical Center

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1965

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What languages does Dr. Francisco Cantu speak?
Dr. Francisco Cantu speaks Spanish and French.
Does Dr. Francisco Cantu accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Francisco Cantu accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Francisco Cantu affiliated with?
Dr. Francisco Cantu is affiliated with New Horizons.
Does Dr. Francisco Cantu accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Francisco Cantu has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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