
Valerie Ann Francis, PA-C, MSEd
Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
View All Accepted Plans (12)Gender
FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About Valerie Ann Francis
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Valerie Francis is a physician assistant specializing in hand surgery, assisting Sophia Strike, M.D.
Locations
- Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
- 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
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- Phone: 443-997-2663
- Fax: 410-614-1451
Expertise
Education
- Graduate School: Clarkson University, Physician Assistant, MSPAS, 2022
- Graduate School: Le Moyne College, Masters of Science, MSEd, 2019
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant: NCCPA National Commission on Certification of PAs, 2022
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
60 ratings, 23 reviewsThe Patient Rating is an average of patient responses to care provider questions on the Press Ganey Medical Practice Survey. Responses are measured on a 5-star scale, with 5 stars representing the highest rating. Patient comments are also collected through the Press Ganey Medical Practice Survey and are displayed in their entirety. To protect patient privacy and confidentiality, all comments are de-identified before publication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2026
Excellent service of the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2026
Valerie was great, she spent time with me and really listened to my concerns. She spent plenty of time with me and was helpful despite a long day.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/26/2026
Excellent visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2026
Very concern about my pain and health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
It was the first time I met Valerie Francis, I felt she was genuine and knowledgeable about her profession. She was very pleasant and down to earth and communicated well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2026
Very responsive to urgent request for assistance. I was scheduled and seen almost immediately and received the best of care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
Very much understanding trustworthy and helpful and very lovable and funny thank you Dr for making my day
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
My providers were out standing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/5/2026
Dr Francis was professional, courteous, and empathetic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Valerie really explained the results of my surgery done by [staff], even showed us a visual image to understand the results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
She was great and very kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
It was a very good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
NP Val Francis is totally on top of my post surgical care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
My appointment was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2025
My visit with Val was excellent. She is very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
She was very caring and knowledgeable, and very good follow-up.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2025
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Nurse practitioner Valerie Frances was EXCELLENT. I felt she gave me a thorough examination and cared about my condition, trying to help me as much as she could, short of my seeing a surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2025
Competent and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
She was very good