
Francois I Luks MD
Professor of Surgery, Brown University
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2 Dudley StSuite 190Providence, RI 02905
Phone+1 401-228-0556
Fax+1 401-868-2319
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Education & Training
Faculty of Medicine. University of MontrealPediatric Surgery, 1989 - 1990
New York Medical College (Brooklyn-Queens)Residency, Surgery, 1984 - 1989
University of Antwerp Faculty of MedicineClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
MA State Medical License 1999 - 2028
RI State Medical License 1991 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1987 - 1992
American Board of Surgery Pediatric Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2022
- President International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society, 2014
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Fetal Tracheal Balloon Study in Diaphragmatic Hernia Start of enrollment: 2008 Sep 01
- Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing a Conservative Management and Laser Surgery Start of enrollment: 2011 Apr 19
- Initial Antibiotics and Delayed Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis Start of enrollment: 2012 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Prenatal Closure of Myeloschisis vs Myelomeningocele: Insights From the fMMC Consortium Registry.David S Hersh, Amirul Anuar, Jagruti Anadkat, Kelly A Bennett, Yair J Blumenfeld
Neurosurgery. 2026-02-05 - 1 citationsVascular access in neonates and children: Techniques for the pediatric surgeon.Natalie A Drucker, Julie Monteagudo, Timothy Weiner, KuoJen Tsao, Kevin P Lally
Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2026-01-29 - 1 citationsFetal Myelomeningocele Closure in the Setting of Maternal Body Mass Index 35 to 40.David S Hersh, Amirul Anuar, Kelly A Bennett, Caitlin M Clifford, Samer K Elbabaa
Neurosurgery. 2025-10-17
Press Mentions
Pediatric Surgery Center at Hasbro Children's Hospital Designated as High PerformingJune 17th, 2024
Hasbro Children’s Hospital and the Izzy Foundation Unveil 950 s/f Pediatric Surgical Waiting Room; Design by Morbitzer of Ammor ArchitectureOctober 11th, 2019
Pediatric Surgeon at Hasbro Children's Hospital Named Top DocMay 7th, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- American Surgical SocietyMember
- Society of University SurgeonsMember
- New England Surgical SocietyMember
Other Languages
- French, Dutch
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