Medical Group

Our Group

Many Healthcare Needs, One Medical Group

St. Francis Medical Group is an organization of physicians, mid-level providers, and team members who provide primary and specialty care in Northeast Louisiana. Inspired by the vision of St. Francis of Assisi, we commit to provide this area with the finest healthcare available. Our clinically integrated services will treat our patients with efficient and state of the art methods while delivering respectful and compassionate care to our patients, especially for those most in need.   Backed by the traditions and values of St. Francis Medical Center, the doctors of St. Francis Medical Group are here to meet your healthcare needs with compassion and respect. When you and your family need convenient access to doctors, some of the finest in Northeast Louisiana can be found in one place. A list of our clinic providers can be found here.

St. Francis Medical Group Board of Directors includes:

  • John Bruchhaus, MD, President and Chairman
  • Ronald Hubbard, MD, Vice Chairman
  • Richard D. Smith, MD, Primary Care
  • Frank Sartor, MD, General Surgery
  • Michelle Blake, MD, Internal Medicine/Hospitalist Program
  • Thomas Gullatt, MD, St. Francis Medical Center President
  • Craig Vitrano, MD, Sr., VP, Franciscan Physician Group
  • James Craven, MD, VP, Lake Physician Group