Dr. Francisco Cantu MD
Family Practitioner
1013 W Lincoln Rd Ville Platte LA, 70586About
Dr. Francisco Cantu is a family practitioner practicing in Ville Platte, LA. Dr. Cantu specializes in comprehensive health care for people of all ages. In addition to diagnosing and treating illnesses, family practitioners also put focus on preventative care with routine checkups, tests and personalized coaching on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Cantu possesses immense general knowledge on maintaining health and today, family practitioners provide more care for the underserved and rural populations than any other medical specialty.
Education and Training
Univ Auto De Nuevo Leon- Fac De Med- Monterrey- Nuevo Leon- Mexico 1965
Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon / Faculty of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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