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Dr. Francis Charlton, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.0 (4)
Map Pin Small San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
78 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Francis Charlton, MD

Dr. Francis Charlton, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in San Francisco, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 78 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from GeorgeTown University and is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center and Novato Community Hospital. Dr. Charlton, completed a residency at Precept St Marys Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Charlton an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Charlton works at Practice in San Francisco, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Charlton's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mercy Doctors Medical Group Inc.
    1 Shrader St Ste 640, San Francisco, CA 94117 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 752-0100
  2. 2
    St. Mary's Medical Center
    450 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 668-1000

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  • St. Mary's Medical Center
  • Novato Community Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 78 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1548339104
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Precept St Marys Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Marys Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • GeorgeTown University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Charlton works at Practice in San Francisco, CA. View the full address on Dr. Charlton’s profile.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Charlton. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Charlton.

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