
Dr. Francis John Bourgeois M.D.
Internist
75 West Lee Highway Warrenton Virginia, 20186About
Francis Jean Bourgeois, MD, FACP, FACS, FACOG, is owner of the Warrenton Urgent Care Center in Warrenton, Virginia. The Center provides urgent care for walk-in patients on a 7 day basis, the only center in the region to be open every day. Dr. Bourgeois is also the author of Obstetrics and Gynecology Recall, part of the Recall series, now in its second textbook edition. He was a consultant and teacher at Project Hope, a philanthropic organization devoted to promoting healthcare across the globe. For over 3 years, he has taught with them, and has been a professor for over 20 years at the University of Virginia. During his time at UV, he received Professor of the Year Robley Dunglinson Award, named after one of the first UV faculty members. He was also an active duty service member in the United States Military and was awarded for his efforts in 1980.
Education and Training
Tulane University
Tulane University of Louisiana 1972
Tulane University School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine; American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- B-Lynch suture for postpartum hemorrhage.
- Outpatient obstetric management of women with type I diabetes.
- Early versus late tocolytic treatment for preterm premature membrane rupture.
- Glycosylated serum protein level as a screening and diagnostic test for gestational diabetes mellitus.
- Magnesium sulfate and ritodrine hydrochloride: systemic and uterine hemodynamic effects.
- Antibiotic irrigation prophylaxis in the high-risk cesarean section patient.
- Profound hypotension complicating magnesium therapy.
- Thrombocytopenia in preeclampsia: associated abnormalities and management principles.
- The significance of fetal heart rate decelerations during nonstress testing.
- Disruption of the symphysis pubis during vaginal delivery. A case report.
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma in the pregnant patient: case report and review of the literature.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor for over 20 years, University of Virginia -
Awards
- Robley Dunglinson Award, 1996
- Professor of the Year, 2000
- Distinguished Service Medal, US Military, 1980
- robley dunglison, university of virginia -- 1996 1996 university of virginia
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Pain
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Migraine
- Urinary Tract Infection (uti)
- Cold Sores
Professional Memberships
- Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals
Internships
- Bellevue Hospital Center
What do you attribute your success to?
Being highly motivated
Hobbies / Sports
- Literature
Favorite professional publications
- Annals of Internal Medicine, Journal of the American Cancer Society
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