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Dr. Paula-Ann Francis, MD

Forensic Psychiatry
2.1 (7)
Map Pin Small Weston, FL
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Paula-Ann Francis, MD

Dr. Paula-Ann Francis, MD is a Forensic Psychiatry Specialist in Weston, FL. They specialize in Forensic Psychiatry, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in Forensic Psychiatry. They graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Hca Florida Woodmont Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Francis an average 2.1 star rating.

Dr. Francis works at Practice in Weston, FL with other offices in Hackensack, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 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. Francis' Office Locations

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    Paula-ann M. Francis MD PA
    17110 Royal Palm Blvd Ste 1, Weston, FL 33326 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (754) 216-0840
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    Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center
    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (551) 996-4450

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    About Dr. Paula-Ann Francis, MD

    Specialties
    • Forensic Psychiatry
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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1760548028
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    Education & Certifications

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    • St. Georges University School of Medicine
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    • Forensic Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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