Cardiology - Find a Doctor - St. Francis
Cardiology • Monroe, LA • Since 1913
About
Summary: - St. Francis Health (St. Francis Medical Center) is a nonprofit, 325-bed acute-care hospital in Monroe, Louisiana, founded in 1913 and part of the FMOL Health | St. Francis Medical Group network. - Services: comprehensive cardiology care, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment led by affiliated cardiologists. Recent additions include Dr. Andy Smith, a cardiologist focused on prevention and cardiovascular care, and neurosurgeon Dr. Bernie McHugh (neurosurgery, not cardiology). - Career/find-a-doctor context: The site highlights cardiology providers and opportunities, with physician additions and a broader FMOL Health | St. Francis Medical Group network across Monroe and Ruston, LA. - Access: Cardiology-related patient care and doctor search guidance are available through stfran.com, the St. Francis Medical Center/Medical Group pages, and affiliated physician profiles.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
1100 North 18th Street, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone
911
complaint@jointcommission.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- St. Francis Provider Site (Dr. Thomas Ross Smith): 4.8 out of 5 (396 ratings, 35 reviews)
- St. Francis Provider Site (Dr. Rezaul Islam): 4.9 out of 5 (253 ratings, 36 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Mark Napoli): 3.9 out of 5 (8 ratings, 2 written reviews)
- Healthgrades (St. Francis Medical Center): 77% patient experience rating (N/A)
Patients praise
- Doctors are frequently described as caring, knowledgeable, professional, and patient
- Effective communication, with many patients appreciating how providers explain conditions and medications
- Strong hospital patient experience ratings that are often above the national average
- Friendly and efficient office staff
Common complaints
- Some patients reported that staff did not appear to listen or offer information
- Instances of rushed appointments or feeling like time with the doctor was insufficient
- Concerns regarding billing and insurance verification processes
- A small minority of negative ratings (e.g., 25% of one specific provider's reviews on a third-party site were 1-star)
"Dr. Smith is a very caring doctor... he's an excellent communicator and always answers my question with empathy and understanding."
— St. Francis Patient Review"Dr Islam discusses every medication & dosages with me. Results if test & blood work too."
— St. Francis Patient Review"Dr. Napoli is very likeable, knowledgeable and I appreciate him for his quick action saving my life. I highly recommend him for anyone!!"
— Healthgrades ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cardiology - Find a Doctor | St. Francis — Jul 14, 2025
- Cardiology in Bogalusa, LA' - ProviderMatch - Find a Doctor — Jul 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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