Surgical Services - Saint Francis Healthcare System
Ambulatory Surgical Center • Cape Girardeau, MO • Since 1875
About
Summary: Surgical Services at Saint Francis Healthcare System (Cape Girardeau, MO) are part of a nonprofit, faith-based health system anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center. The system offers comprehensive surgical care across multiple specialties, supported by a 306-bed tertiary hospital and a network of nearby clinics. Highlights include a broad range of operating room services, oncology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiovascular/heart care, trauma and emergency services, maternity/neonatal care, and specialized teams (e.g., CST, RN, CNA roles). The organization emphasizes compassionate care, patient outcomes, and value, with a mission shaped by its Franciscan heritage. Locations include the main campus at 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. Contact: sfmc@sfmc.net; main phone: 573-331-5217 / 573-331-3000.
Clinic Type
Ambulatory Surgical Center
Address
Saint Francis Medical Center (Southeast Missouri)
Phone
5733313000
foundation@sfmc.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye/Google: 3.0 stars (12 reviews)
- Vivian Health: 3.4 stars (20 reviews)
- SeniorHealthDatabase (CMS Overall): 3/5 stars (N/A)
Patients praise
- empathetic and respectful medical staff
- high patient satisfaction and recommendation rates in some measures
- supportive and helpful nursing care
- clear explanations of medical procedures
Common complaints
- reports of long wait times
- concerns regarding facility cleanliness
- limited achievement in elective outpatient surgery patient experience ratings
- hospital policy of suing patients for unpaid bills
- past billing and cost-related disputes with insurance providers
"My entire experience was completely positive. I'm completely grateful that an exam, which could have been intrusive, in the contrary I was made to feel relaxed."
— SFMC Surgical Patient Rating"Been here for over 4 hours and have yet to see a doctor. This is pathetic."
— Google review via BirdeyeSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Saint Francis Healthcare System adds certified registered nurse anesthetist - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News — Aug 15, 2025
- Saint Francis Healthcare System hires new medical personnel — Aug 18, 2025
- Saint Francis Awards 2025 Healthcare Scholarships to 23 Students - Saint Francis Healthcare System — Jul 30, 2025
- Saint Francis Healthcare System holds ribbon cutting for new Gynecologic Oncology unit - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News — Sep 22, 2025
- Saint Francis Healthcare System and SSM Health - expanding access to world-class care in Southeast M | SSM Health — Dec 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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