Overview
EDUCATION Samual R. Francis, MD, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from University of Utah in Salt Lake City. He also received his Master of Science in bioengineering and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Utah. After taking a transitional intern year at the Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, Virginia, he returned to Salt Lake City to complete his Radiation Oncology Residency at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Hospital.EXPERIENCE Dr. Francis is a radiation oncologist at Comprehensive Cancer Centers with extensive experience using external beam treatment modalities as well as brachytherapy. He also has expertise in advanced CT simulation, treatment planning and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT).Prior to joining Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Dr. Francis was enrolled in the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Hospital. He served as chief resident there in 2017. His research and findings have appeared in several industry publications including Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics and Journal of Clinical Oncology. He also won the Radiological Society of North America Roentgen Research Award for his work in 2018.PERSONAL When he's not treating patients, Dr. Francis enjoys spending time with his wife, three young sons and newborn daughter. He also serves in his church and enjoys board games, gardening, hiking and trail running.I truly enjoy getting to know each of my patients as I seek to understand their individual situations, goals and desires. I believe in personalizing care for each patient. My own father's battle with cancer inspired me to become a radiation oncologist and helps me relate better to what my patients and their families are going through. I believe in treating each of my patients with the same compassion, care and expertise that I would want for myself or any member of my own family.
Dr. Francis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Throat Cancer.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Esophageal Cancer.
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Locations
3730 S Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Clinical Research
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Areas of Expertise
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- Anal CancerDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
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- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary GlandsDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands.
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.