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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.
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.
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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 locationsMamou Family Care
803 Poinciana AveMamou, LA 70554 Tel: (337) 468-4038
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
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport Orthopaedic Surgery
1501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103 Tel: (318) 626-0358
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
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| Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Nuevo Leon Facultad De Medicina | |||
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Francisco Nicola Cantu
Medical Specialties
Dr. Francisco Nicola Cantu has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Francisco Nicola Cantu has the following 7 areas of expertise
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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- What languages does Dr. Francisco Cantu speak?
- Dr. Francisco Cantu speaks Spanish and French.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Francisco Cantu affiliated with?
- Dr. Francisco Cantu is affiliated with New Horizons.
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