General information, not personal advice.

Articles describe conditions and procedures in plain language so you can prepare for a conversation. They do not tell you whether you need surgery, medication, or any other treatment.

Outcomes vary. This site does not quote success rates or patient stories. The physician page lists training that is part of Dr. Francois’s public biography: Meharry Medical College, the Mayo Clinic, and a spine fellowship at Harvard. Hospital appointments are confirmed when surgery is scheduled.

This website does not provide emergency care. If you have sudden weakness, trouble walking, loss of bowel or bladder control, fever with severe back or neck pain, or a recent serious injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.