Patient Ambassador Program

  • Date: Feb 17, 2017
  • Category: Health

New Mazor X Robotic System to be used by Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in 2003 will be using the most up to date current robotic technology since the recent installation of the Mazor X Robotic System for spine surgery. Robotics in surgery is not just in the future anymore, it’s becoming the standard of care for providing the most accurate computerized assistance in surgery. Continue reading →

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis Receives 2016 Best of Beaumont Award

Spine Surgeon Dr. Richard Francis has been selected to receive the Beaumont Texas2016 “Best of Beaumont Award”. The “Best of Beaumont Award” is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses in the Beaumont Texas area. Continue reading →

  • Date: Nov 02, 2016
  • Category: Health

Trisha Barnes Places 2nd in 5k Marathon 8 Months After Scoliosis Surgery

Trisha Barnes, a Middle School Teacher in Vidor, Texas recently ran a 5k marathon just 8 months after spine surgery for Scoliosis performed by Dr. Richard Francis, Founder of Spine Associates in Houston and Beaumont, Texas. Diagnosed with Scoliosis in Middle School, she is now a testimonial to the power of positive spirit, determination and will power. Continue reading →

  • Date: May 27, 2016
  • Category: Health

Huge Success for Patient to Patient Ambassador Program at Spine Associates!

Houston Texas: Spine Associates, founded by Dr. Richard Francis in 2003, instituted a Patient to Patient Ambassador Program that has become hugely successful for patients facing back or spine surgery. This immensely helps the person who has not had surgery to better understand what will take place, how everything works, what to expect and simply have the full support of another patient who has already gone through a very similar experience. Continue reading →