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Dr. Thomas Francavilla, MD

Dr. Thomas Francavilla, MD

Neurosurgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Francavilla, MD is a neurosurgeon in Covington, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lakeview Regional Medical Center and Tulane Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 80 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (80 reviews)

Tulane Doctors Neurosciences - Covington

101 Judge Tanner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
Telehealth available

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Dr. Francavilla's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Francavilla

4.8
80 ratings, 65 with a written review
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He listens without judgement and has 40 yrs of experience. Very caring
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sheever – Apr 24, 2025
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Dr Francavilla did my Lumbar Microdiscectomy at Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama in 2003 and I've been amazed at how well it went. I was back to work a few weeks after surgery and have worked the last 21 years. He saw how scared I was when he said I needed surgery and was very patient with me while he explained all the pros and cons, what to expect after surgery, and how he would do the surgery. He's the absolute best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Nancy Townsend – May 15, 2024
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Dr Francavilla did my Spinal Fusion 2002.
Would give 100 Stars if I could. Dr Francavilla did my Spinal Fusion L5 S1 surgery in 2002 @ Brookwood Medical Center in Birmingham Alabama. He is the greatest surgeon. I have had no problems, people can't believe I have had Spinal surgery. If I needed any surgery that he could do, I would drive to the end of the earth to have him do my surgery. HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. Francavilla, he is not just a wonderful doctor, he is a wonderful man!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pam Walton – Jan 23, 2024
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Dr. Francavilla went above all expectations, to get my son the care & testing that he needs. His staff were also friendly & helped get us scheduled in a very timely manner.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 12, 2023
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He is very through and took a lot of time with me
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 04, 2022
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Great doctor! We came to him for a second opinion and he found the issue with my wife’s back that another Doctor had missed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Ron & Peggy Moore – Dec 04, 2021
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Yes he’s a great Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JUAN MARTINEZ – Nov 19, 2021
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Dr. Francavilla is very compassionate with great bedside manners. Actually, the entire staff, starting with Jessica, is very polite and makes you feel appreciated as a patient. They treat you with an awareness, that as a patient, you have a choice and you chose their practice. A few major points for me are: he does the diagnostics/studies that will yield the most accurate results so that he can find the most noninvasive measure, if any, for his patients; he listens to his patients and accompanying family; he doesn’t bad mouth other providers, but in a very professional manner, he explains his reasons for disagreeing and he just makes patients feel appreciated. My husband is having a procedure with Dr. F next month so I will surely update after. I realize how important reviews are for some people even though I take many with a grain of salt as sometimes folks can give horrible reviews for trivial reasons and some positive reviews can be bogus. Hope this helps.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Bridget Marks – Oct 28, 2021
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Office staff was thorough. Was seen within 10 min. Dr Francavilla performed my cervical fusion 2 years ago with excellent results. I was there to talk about lumbar pain, he was very thorough, explained my MRI results. I have complete confidence in his abilities.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2021
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Dr. Francavilla and his staff made me feel welcome and answered all my questions. My surgery has been wonderful and the pain I was experiencing is gone. My hats off to everyone involved with my care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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G Susan McMurry Lang – Aug 06, 2021
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Great!! prompt right on time. Explained my options.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 22, 2021
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As always Dr. Francavilla is great! The staff is beyond friendly and professional! Shoutout to Victoria, Lathisha, Gail, Tee, and Jessica!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nancy Robeson – Jul 02, 2021
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Yes, I would recommend Dr. Francavilla to family and friends. He successfully removed a large cyst from my back that was starting to press on my spine. A back surgeon wanted to perform a fusion on me, but Dr. Francavilla did minimally invasive surgery. Three months later with some physical therapy, I’m feeling better and am in less pain than I’ve been in a long time!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan Evans – Jul 01, 2021
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Short waiting time. Treated in a professional manner
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 25, 2021
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I think my visit was very good
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jun 24, 2021
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I had a great experience with Dr. Francavilla and his staff. Highly recommend him to family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 04, 2021
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Yes I definitely would. He has a reputation that speaks for itself.. Thanks Dr Francavilla for helping improve my life. I am better than I was.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Stephanie Bachemin – Apr 01, 2021
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Dr. Francavilla is the absolute best! He explained my condition and came up with a surgical plan that would work best! I feel better than I have in 10 years!! Forever thankful for Dr. Francavilla. His office staff and nurses are top notch as well!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 25, 2021
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Very knowledgeable and great staff! Highly recommended! ??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen F Champagne – Mar 25, 2021
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Terrible experience. Really wish I had never ever heard of this dr! Had surgery 8 months ago still can't talk or barely move but this whole office could care less. Just sent to pain management which I can't afford since I lost my job once I lost my voice, oh and also maybe I should find an ENT to see what's wrong with my voice because ,as his staff says, "theres nothing he can do"- heard that since the day after my surgery. Think I saw him once afterwards then virtual visits only until June- not even a month later- havent heard from this office since. I would advice anyone considering this place to look deeply into it and Him! Hes been around, in many states!
What went well
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What could be improved
No results
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About Me

care philosophy

Patient centered care focusing on the least invasive solution to the problem.

biography

For as long as he can remember, Dr. Francavilla has dreamed of being a doctor. Upon entering Tufts University School of Medicine, in Boston, he wanted to be a Family Physician, like his father before him. However, his fascination with the workings...read more
  • Neurosurgery

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  • National Institutes Of Health

    Fellowship Hospital
  • George Washington University Hospital|george Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Residency Hospital, 1991
  • Washington Hospital Center

    Internship Hospital, 1986
  • Tufts University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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    Tulane Doctors Neurosciences - Covington

    Tulane Doctors Neurosciences - Covington101 Judge Tanner Blvd Covington, LA 70433
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