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(713) 634-4441

Dr. Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt, MD

Urological Surgery

Dr. Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Puerto Rico, master’s degree in public health from Harvard University and medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in Philadelphia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he...

Dr. Francisco Gelpi-Hammerschmidt earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Puerto Rico, master’s degree in public health from Harvard University and medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency in Philadelphia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he served as chief resident. He did his fellowship training in urology at Harvard University-Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

In practice since 2008, Dr. Gelpi-Hammerschmidt is board certified in urology. His primary clinical interests are urologic oncology, endourology, robotic surgery and clinical research outcomes. He is fluent in Spanish and speaks basic Portuguese.

Dr. Gelpi-Hammerschmidt has published in peer-reviewed medical journals, presented at regional/national meetings and received numerous awards for his work. He is a member of the American Urological Association, American College of Surgeons, Endourological Society and American College of Physician Executives. While in medical school, he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

His patients rate him very highly on the thoroughness of his examinations, ability to answer questions, clarity of instructions, friendliness and caring attitude, as well his inclusion of patients in decision-making.

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Locations and Appointments

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Meet the Provider

Specialties
  • Urological Surgery
Medical Education

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 2008

Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
Fellowship

Massachusetts General Hospital 2016

Affiliated Centers
  • Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
  • Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Gender

Male

Internship & Residency

University of Puerto Rico At San Juan 2010, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Neurological Surgery 2014

PCP Number

110000014646

Cities Served

Alief, Bellaire, Houston, North Houston

Zip Codes Served

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