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Francis C. Nichols, III, M.D.

  1. Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  2. General Surgeon
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Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. 1992
    ResidentThoracic Surgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1992
    Chief Resident - Cardiothoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery Fellowship, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1991
    Chief Resident - General Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery Fellowship, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 1989
    ResidentSurgery, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1989
    Chief Resident - General SurgeryDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  6. 1984
    MDUniversity of Virginia
  7. 1980
    Bachelor - ChemistryHoly Cross

Certifications

  1. 1994
    Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  2. 1990
    General SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery

Awards and honors

  1. 2018
    Distinguished Service Award Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  2. 2014
    Best DoctorsMinnesota Monthly Magazine
  3. 2013
    Outstanding Teacher PGY-3 ClassGeneral Surgery Residency Program, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
  4. 2013
    Poster Crawl Finalist - Co-investigator "Bullectomy for symptomatic or complicated Giant Bulla of the Lung"Society of Thoracic Surgeons 49th Annual Meeting
  5. 2012
    CoDE Award 2012 Mayo Clinic Lung Cancer Screening ProgramMayo Clinic Center for Innovation
  6. 2011
    U.S. Top DoctorsU.S. News and World Report
  7. 2011
    J. Maxwell Chamberlain Award - Co-investigator "Is warfarin indicated for anticoagulation in postoperative general thoracic surgery patients with new onset atrial fibrillation?"Society of Thoracic Surgeons 47th Annual Meeting
  8. 2009
    Best Doctors In AmericaBest Doctors, Inc.
  9. 2008
    Outstanding ACOSOG Z4032 Trial Enrollment 2007-2008American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
  10. 2004
    Teacher of the Year Award Surgical SubspecialtiesDepartment of Surgery
  11. 2004
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  12. 2003
    Teacher of the Year Award Surgical SubspecialtiesDepartment of Surgery
  13. 2003
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  14. 2003
    America's Top DoctorsNational Castle Connolly Guide
  15. 2002
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  16. 1999
    Excellence in Teaching RecognitionDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  17. 1994
    Bergen Council Health & Medical Luncheon HonoreeBoy Scouts of America
  18. 1980
    Edward V. Killeen, Jr., Purse for General Excellence in ChemistryHoly Cross College
  19. 1980
    Graduated Summa Cum LaudeHoly Cross College
  20. 1979
    Phi Beta KappaHoly Cross College
  21. 1978
    College Honors ProgramHoly Cross College
  22. 1976
    Order of the Arrow Vigil HonorBoy Scouts of America
  23. 1972
    Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Standards & Ethics CommitteeSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  2. 2021 - 2023
    MemberExpected Mortality and PSI Group
  3. 2019 - 2024
    MemberStrategic Pricing Oversight Committee
  4. 2019 - 2024
    MemberStrategic Pricing Executive Committee
  5. 2019 - 2023
    ChairStrategic Pricing Advisory Group (SPAG)
  6. 2018 - 2024
    MemberClinical Systems Oversight Committee, Mayo Clinic Enterprise
  7. 2016 - 2017
    PresidentPriestley Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  8. 2016 - 2024
    Steering CommitteeMayo Clinic Enterprise, Clinical Documentation and Integrity (CDI)
  9. 2015 - 2016
    President-ElectPriestley Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  10. 2015 - present
    ChairWorkforce on Coding and Reimbursement, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  11. 2015 - 2019
    ChairFee Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  12. 2015 - 2017
    MemberHospital Census Management Oversight Group
  13. 2015 - present
    Council on Health Policy & Relationships Operations BoardSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)
  14. 2014 - 2023
    MemberDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  15. 2014 - 2023
    MemberThoracic Surgery Residency Training Program, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery
  16. 2014 - 2018
    Executive Committee MemberPriestley Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  17. 2014 - 2015
    Vice ChairWorkforce on Coding and Reimbursement, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  18. 2014 - present
    MemberEHR and Practice Oversight Committee, Plummer Project, Epic Electronic Health Record/Revenue Cycle Management
  19. 2013 - 2018
    MemberEMR Convergence Advisory Group
  20. 2013 - 2014
    Vice ChairFinance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  21. 2013
    Reviewer, Video PresentationsVideo-abstract Reviewer 2013 Annual Meeting, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
  22. 2012 - present
    MemberAmerican Association for Thoracic Surgery
  23. 2012 - 2024
    MemberMayo Clinic Revenue Cycle Compliance Operations Executive Team
  24. 2012 - 2024
    MemberUtilization Review Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  25. 2012 - 2023
    MemberOversight Subcommittee, Utilization Review Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  26. 2012 - 2016
    ChairICD-10 PCS Steering Committee, ICD9-10 Oversight Committee
  27. 2012 - 2014
    MemberEvaluation & Management (E/M) Wokgroup, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Advisory Committee, American Medical Association
  28. 2012 - 2014
    MemberSurgical Package Workgroup, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Advisory Committee, American Medical Association
  29. 2012 - present
    MemberInternational Society for Diseases of the Esophagus
  30. 2011 - 2024
    Medical DirectorOffice of Revenue and Billing Cycle Enterprise
  31. 2011 - 2024
    MemberAlliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
  32. 2011 - 2014
    Executive Committee MemberFinance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  33. 2011 - 2012
    Executive Committee MemberFinancial Analysis Performance Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  34. 2011
    Oral Boards Guest ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  35. 2011 - present
    MemberWorkforce on Coding and Reimbursement, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  36. 2010
    MemberExpert Panel on General Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), Joint Workforce on Nomenclature and Coding
  37. 2010 - 2016
    Physician MemberICD9-10 Oversight Committee
  38. 2010 - 2016
    MemberProblem List Steering Group, ICD9-10 Oversight Committee
  39. 2010 - 2012
    Co-ChairGeneral Thoracic Surgery Team, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  40. 2010 - 2012
    MemberSurgical Administrative Committee, Department of Surgery
  41. 2010 - 2011
    MemberStudy Group ACOSOG Z4099 - RTOG1021: Randomized Phase III Study of Sublobar Resection vs. Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy in High Risk Patients with Stage I Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer, American College of Surgeons Oncology Group
  42. 2010
    Oral Boards Guest ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  43. 2010
    MemberGuideline Committee for National Pilot Study for ProvenCare Lung Cancer Collaborative, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons
  44. 2010
    Co-Chair2010 Spring Meeting Poster Session, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons
  45. 2010
    AdvisorSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), Joint Workforce on Nomenclature and Coding
  46. 2010 - present
    ContributorCPT Assistant, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Advisory Committee, American Medical Association
  47. 2009 - 2023
    MemberMortality Review Team
  48. 2009 - 2012
    Physician LeaderClinical Documentation Improvement (CDIP), Revenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester
  49. 2009 - 2010
    MemberNational Quality Forum (NQF)
  50. 2009 - 2010
    Committee MemberCoding Maintenance Expert Panel, National Quality Forum (NQF)
  51. 2009
    Oral Boards Guest ExaminerAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery
  52. 2009 - present
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  53. 2009 - present
    AdvisorCurrent Procedural Terminology (CPT) Advisory Committee, American Medical Association
  54. 2008 - 2015
    MemberEsophageal Adenocarcinoma and Barrett's Esophagus Registry, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  55. 2008 - 2012
    MemberSteering Committee, Esophageal Adenocarcinoma and Barrett's Esophagus Registry, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  56. 2008 - 2010
    Executive Committee MemberPriestley Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  57. 2008 - 2010
    Member and Peer AdvisorMember Organization Steering Committee, American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons
  58. 2008
    MemberPatient Safety Indicator Data Team, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  59. 2007 - 2024
    ChairRevenue Systems and Compliance Committee
  60. 2007 - 2011
    MemberCompliance Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  61. 2007 - 2011
    MemberAudit Oversight Subcommittee, Compliance Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  62. 2007 - present
    ChairQuality Assurance Subcommittee, Revenue Systems and Compliance Committee
  63. 2006 - 2023
    Co-ChairExecutive Committee, Revenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester
  64. 2006 - 2014
    MemberFinance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  65. 2006
    Abstract Reviewer42nd Annual Meeting, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  66. 2005 - 2024
    Vice ChairExecutive Committee, General Thoracic Surgical Club
  67. 2005 - 2024
    ChairRevenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  68. 2005 - 2012
    ChairQuality Assurance Subcommittee, Revenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester
  69. 2005 - 2010
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, American College of Surgeons
  70. 2005 - 2008
    MemberWorkforce on Patient Advocacy, Communications and Patient Safety, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  71. 2005
    Vice ChairFinancial Analysis Performance Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  72. 2005
    Abstract Reviewer41st Annual Meeting, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  73. 2005 - present
    PresenterRVS Update Committee, American Medical Association
  74. 2004
    MemberExpert Panel on General Thoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), Joint Workforce on Nomenclature and Coding
  75. 2004 - 2012
    MemberFinancial Analysis Performance Group, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  76. 2004 - 2007
    Committee MemberWorkforce on the Annual Meeting Program Task Force, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  77. 2004
    Vice ChairRevenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  78. 2004
    Abstract Reviewer40th Annual Meeting, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  79. 2003 - 2011
    Surgical ChairLung Cancer Committee, North Central Cancer Treatment Group
  80. 2003 - 2009
    MemberSociety of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), Joint Workforce on Nomenclature and Coding
  81. 2003 - 2004
    Vice PresidentMayo Clinic Thoracic Society
  82. 2002 - 2024
    MemberGeneral Thoracic Surgical Club, Executive Committee
  83. 2002 - 2023
    MemberGeneral Surgery Residency Committee, Department of Surgery
  84. 2002 - 2020
    MemberSociety for Laparoscopic Endoscopic Surgeons
  85. 2002 - 2019
    MemberFee Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  86. 2002 - 2019
    MemberRevenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  87. 2002 - 2018
    Participating PhysicianSTS General Thoracic Surgery Database, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  88. 2002 - 2010
    Education DirectorDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  89. 2002 - 2010
    MemberEsophageal Surgery Club
  90. 2002 - 2006
    MemberCPI-10 Clinical Practice Investigator Review Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  91. 2002 - 2005
    MemberClinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  92. 2002 - 2004
    MemberQuality Assurance Subcommittee, Revenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester
  93. 2001 - 2024
    MemberAnnual Meeting Program Committee, General Thoracic Surgical Club
  94. 2001 - 2020
    MemberSociety for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
  95. 2001 - 2012
    MemberRevenue Systems Intermediary Group, Revenue Systems and Compliance Subcommittee - Rochester, Finance Committee - Rochester
  96. 2001 - 2011
    MemberNorth Central Cancer Treatment Group
  97. 2001 - 2005
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Surgery
  98. 2001 - 2005
    Subcommittee MemberMayo Clinic Rochester Surgical Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  99. 2001 - 2005
    MemberSurgical Operations Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Surgical Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  100. 2001 - 2002
    MemberCareer Development Work Group, Department of Surgery
  101. 2001 - 2002
    MemberRevenue Enhancement and Efficiency Group, Finance Committee - Rochester, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  102. 2000 - 2012
    Co-ChairDischarge Planning Team, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  103. 2000 - 2024
    MemberGeneral Thoracic Surgery Team, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery
  104. 2000 - 2024
    MemberMayo Clinic Thoracic Society
  105. 2000 - 2022
    Physician AdvisorThoracic Surgery Residency, Department of Surgery
  106. 2000 - 2011
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons Oncology Group
  107. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Surgeons
  108. 1999 - present
    MemberSociety of Thoracic Surgeons
  109. 1995 - 2021
    MemberAmerican College of Chest Physicians
  110. 1994 - 2000
    MemberEastern Cooperative Oncology Group
  111. 1994 - present
    MemberGeneral Thoracic Surgical Club
  112. 1993 - present
    MemberDoctors Mayo Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  113. 1993 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Doctors Mayo Society
  114. 1992 - 2000
    MemberBergen County Medical Society
  115. 1992 - 2000
    MemberMedical Society of New Jersey
  116. 1992 - 2000
    MemberHackensack University Medical Center
  117. 1992 - present
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  118. 1992 - present
    MemberPriestley Society, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  119. 1988 - 1989
    MemberPharmacy and Therapeutics Subcommittee - Rochester, Clinical Practice Committee - Rochester
  120. 1984 - present
    MemberMedical School Alumni Association, University of Virginia
  121. 1981 - present
    MemberHoly Cross Alumni Association
  122. 1977 - present
    MemberBergen Catholic High School Alumni Association
  123.  
    MemberTumor Board, Hackensack University Medical Center
  124.  
    MemberCancer Prevention Committee, Hackensack University Medical Center
  125.  
    MemberEducation Committee, Hackensack University Medical Center
  126.  
    MemberSurgical Committee, Hackensack University Medical Center
  127.  
    MemberPatient Care Committee, Hackensack University Medical Center

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