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Francis Nichols III, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Rochester, MN

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Thoracic Surgery Rochester, MN

Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

Professor of Surgery, Mayo Medical School; Medical Director Revenue Cycle, Mayo Clinic

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  • Office

    200 1st St Sw
    Rochester, MN 55905
    Phone+1 507-284-2511

Summary

  • Dr. Francis Nichols is a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester. He received his medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 33 years. He specializes in adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, adult general thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and robotic thoracic surgery. He serves as Medical Director Mayo Clinic Revenue Cycle

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1989 - 1992
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine
    University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 1995 - 2027
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1989 - 2011
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Service Award Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 2018

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Living to the Fullest with Advanced Ovarian Cancer
    Living to the Fullest with Advanced Ovarian CancerOctober 17th, 2018

Committees

  • Chair, Society of Thoracic Surgeons Committee on Coding & Reimbursement 2015 - Present
  • Member, Society of Thoracic Surgeons Committee on Coding & Reimbursement 2002 - 2013

Professional Memberships