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Summary
Dr. Karl Francis is a surgeon with 24 years of experience specializing in surgical care. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and has dedicated over two decades to helping patients through surgical interventions. Dr. Francis is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Francis practices at multiple locations throughout Utah, including Payson, Lehi, American Fork, Cedar City, and Provo, with affiliations at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and Commonspirit Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point. He treats conditions such as acute gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, and abdominal wall hernias. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic gallbladder removal and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.
Dr. Francis practices at multiple locations throughout Utah, including Payson, Lehi, American Fork, Cedar City, and Provo, with affiliations at Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and Commonspirit Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point. He treats conditions such as acute gallbladder inflammation, gallstones, and abdominal wall hernias. His surgical expertise includes laparoscopic gallbladder removal and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- speaks Spanish, English
- St Georges University School Of Medicine
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 9 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Karl Maeser Francis has 9 locationsUtah Surgical Associates
15 S 1000 E Ste 350Payson, UT 84651 Tel: (801) 465-5602
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Utah Surgical Associates
3000 N Triumph Blvd Ste 250Lehi, UT 84043 Tel: (801) 852-9480
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Utah Surgical Associates
1248 E 90 N Ste 102American Fork, UT 84003 Tel: (801) 756-9132
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Utah Surgical Associates
166 W 1325 N STE 200CEDAR CITY, UT 84721 Tel: (435) 263-0575
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Utah Surgical Associates
1055 N 300 W STE 101PROVO, UT 84604Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Karl Maeser Francis, MD | Dr. John Burbidge Sorensen | Dr. James Jared Speakman, MD | Dr. Spencer James Melby, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Thoracic Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 24 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English |
| Payson , UT | Salt Lake City , UT | Saint George , UT | Orem , UT |
| Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine | Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University | Med School: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah | Med School: Spencer Fox Eccles School Of Medicine At The University Of Utah |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Karl Maeser Francis has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Karl Maeser Francis has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Dr. Karl Maeser Francis holds expired and active medical licenses in the states of Utah and Tennessee.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Utah that expired in 2026 and an active medical license in the state of Tennessee that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from St Georges University School Of Medicine in 2002.
NPI Number
Dr. Francis' NPI number is 1669521571.
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- Where is Dr. Karl Francis's office located?
- Dr. Karl Francis's office is located at 15 S 1000 E Ste 350, Payson, UT, 84651.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Karl Francis affiliated with?
- Dr. Karl Francis is affiliated with Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital and Commonspirit Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point.
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