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Valerie Ann Francis

Valerie Ann Francis, PA-C, MSEd

Hand and Wrist Orthopedic Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

About Valerie Ann Francis

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Background

Valerie Francis is a physician assistant specializing in hand surgery, assisting Sophia Strike, M.D.

Locations

  1. Levi Watkins, Jr., M.D., Outpatient Center
    • 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5009, Baltimore, MD 21287
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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

Search plans
  • 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 reviews

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/12/2026

    Excellent service of the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2026

    Excellent visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2026

    Very concern about my pain and health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    My providers were out standing

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Dr Francis was professional, courteous, and empathetic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    She was great and very kind.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/4/2026

    It was a very good experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/14/2026

    NP Val Francis is totally on top of my post surgical care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    My appointment was very helpful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    My visit with Val was excellent. She is very professional and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    She was very caring and knowledgeable, and very good follow-up.

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Competent and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    She was very good