Dr. Howard W. Francis
Overview
Being a physician fulfills my lifelong desire to be of service. I am fulfilled every day by helping to improve my patients’ quality of life through the diagnosis and treatment of ear diseases and skull base disorders. I take great pride in the mastery of my craft and the high standard of our teams. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I enjoy serving patients of all ages from infancy to the senior years, and my expertise spans the full range of the medical and surgical management of complex ear diseases, balance disorders, and hearing disorders -- including performing cochlear implant surgery in adults and children. I value the development of strong patient-doctor relationships and am guided by the belief that every patient deserves the same compassion and high standards as I would expect for my own family. I am guided by gratitude, faith, and commitment in my professional life and in my role as a husband of over 20 years and father of a daughter and son.
Dr. Francis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Mastoidectomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 98 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 10 articles in the study of Schwannoma.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
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- PPO
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- PPO
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- HMO
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
234 Crooked Creek Pkwy, Durham, NC 27713
40 Duke Medicine Cir, Durham, NC 27710
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Francis has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center
Hearing and balance are among the most fundamental ways people interact with the world. As an ENT doctor, otologist, and neurotologist, I am very fortunate to work in a profession that allows me to help patients having problems with these most basic functions. Every patient I work with presents a unique and challenging problem that needs a creative solution. Whether is it surgery to remove a complex tumor at the base of the skull, placing a cochlear implant to restore hearing to the deaf, or diagnosing a complex balance problem, I am motivated to work with my patients to come up with a custom solution to their personal problem. I measure my success by my patients’ improvement and satisfaction. Dr. Kaylie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Hearing Loss, Mastoidectomy, and Myringotomy.
Duke Otolaryngology Of Raleigh
I became fascinated by the intricacies of the inner ear early in my medical education. I quickly realized the importance of hearing to everyday interaction, and the difficulties that hearing loss can impose. As an otologist and neurotologist, it is a privilege to serve people with ear diseases, hearing loss, and skull base disorders. I am passionate about providing medical and surgical care for acoustic neuromas, hearing loss due to otosclerosis and chronic ear infection, cochlear implant surgery in adults and children, and complex skull base tumors to people of all ages. Developing a strong doctor-patient relationship based on trust and mutual respect is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. I believe that being empathetic and a good listener are valuable parts of the healing process and ultimately lead to proper diagnosis and individualized treatment. It is also important that patients have a clear understanding of their condition and treatment options so they can make informed decisions. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and two sons. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Acoustic Neuroma, Schwannoma, Infant Hearing Loss, and DFNB1.
Duke Raleigh Hospital
John Mcelveen is an Otolaryngologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Mcelveen has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schwannoma. His top areas of expertise are Meniere Disease, Infant Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, and Jones Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- MastoidectomyDr. Francis isElite. Learn about Mastoidectomy.
- Distinguished
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Francis isDistinguished. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Hearing LossDr. Francis isDistinguished. Learn about Hearing Loss.
- Infant Hearing LossDr. Francis isDistinguished. Learn about Infant Hearing Loss.
- SchwannomaDr. Francis isDistinguished. Learn about Schwannoma.
- Advanced
- CholesteatomaDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Cholesteatoma.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- DFNB1Dr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about DFNB1.
- Jones SyndromeDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Jones Syndrome.
- Nonsyndromic Hearing LossDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss.
- Experienced
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Ear CancerDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial DeafnessDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Familial Deafness.