Dr. Raphael Cabatingan Francisco, MD

Doctor Francisco is the best endocrinolist in town. His knowledge and expertise make every visit a learning experience and an improvement in health.

Dr. Francisco was extremely thorough and diagnosed my Hashimotos early and told me exactly what to look for. He also recognized some additional problems that were occurring and helped me to figure out a course of action with my PCP. He is amazing! I just wish I knew where he went!

I have been a patient of Dr. Fransisco's for years for a thyroid issue. He is an excellent physician and always takes time to explain his answers to any questions that I may have. I have seen other Endocrinologists and he is by far the best. I highly recommend him.

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Francisco , I wish there were an email for patients. I tried going through the St. John Pulse line but to no avail. Needs to update the information on the internet. My regular doctor told me to say so. Wonderful doctor. I have been seeing him for quite a while. Very helpful.

Excellent Physician and staff. I am a 68 year old male and have seen several physicians and specialists in past. These are the most competent and courteous professionals I have been to..

I have been having problems with energy, physical changes, mood etc, that I had been seeing doctors about for over 2 years. It took a while for the 1st appointment, but after a thorough exam and blood tests, all that was needed was a little pill to correct a dysfunctional gland.

Waste of time. Waited 4months to see this specialist to be totally disappointed. Doesn't believe in saliva testing or testing for free T4 and free T3. A hormone specialist that refused to test my female hormones even though I have clear signs/symptoms that they should be tested. Basically just told me he wasn't interested in those hormones. Only willing to work on half my issues. So why exactly would I be referred to a hormone specialist to only deal with half my hormone problems. Complete waste to time and money. Now I'm having to wait another 4 months to hopefully get into a endocrinologist that will do his job and help me.

I normally do not leave this kind of rating but felt I might save someone else from waisting their time and money. First of all he started out telling me what I already knew...that my blood test were NORMAL. That's why I was going to him in the first place, a specialist right? But my saliva test was off the charts! That doesn't count because he doesn't believe in them, they just only got approved by the FDA. Since there was no big red flag in my blood work for him to easily diagnose me he decided to pick a few easy targets out of my long and I do mean long list of symptoms, "and by the way are getting worse" and proceeds to tell me that my weight gain was because I was a typical middle aged white American! Even though I don't eat carbs or sugar and work out 1 hour everyday! And then my problems with not being able to sleep because my hearts pounding hard is because I'm stressed...I think I'm more than capable of telling when I'm stressed and when I'm not. So, for the final quick… band aid cure and you'll love this! I need to be on an antidepressant! This is after I told him I was allergic to them. The sad thing was is he was still digging for more pathetic excuses and completely ignoring my list of other symptoms. Why couldn't he just say I DON'T KNOW? And I could have been on my way? I have never been more insulted! But please don't just take my advise on it, go check it out for your self.

He refused to accept diagnosis made by another endo. Said I am "too fat" to have Cushing's, which causes uncontrolled weight gain. Made several statements inconsistent with multiple Cushing's studies. Either mixed me up with another patient or deliberately falsified my medical records, claiming I have visible signs no other doctor has ever seen and I can't find. Forms opinions before getting all the facts and will not deviate from them when facts are presented. Does not listen to anything he doesn't want to hear.