Care Philosophy

My belief is to treat every patient with compassion and respect, while delivering individualized and evidenced-based medical care.

About Pilin D. Francis, DO, MS

Dr. Pilin Francis is a DC area native. She earned her Bachelor of Sciences in Life Sciences from Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Science in Forensic Science, with a concentration in Forensic Clinical Medicine, from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Francis completed her medical degree at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, Virginia. She went on to complete her Internal Medicine Residency at Albert Einstein Healthcare Network and her Gastroenterology Fellowship at Cooper University Hospital. 
 
During her time at Cooper University Hospital, Dr. Francis completed research focusing on Inflammatory Bowel Disease. She also completed research in H pylori & cirrhosis at Albert Einstein during her residency. Dr. Francis is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American College of Physicians. 
 
Dr. Francis is dedicated to providing individualized and evidence-based medical care to her patients.

Conditions & Procedures

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux & GERD
  • Anemia
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colon Diseases & Polyps
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Esophageal Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Liver Disease
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease
  • Capsule Endoscopy (Pill Cam)
  • Colonoscopy (Screening & Diagnostic)
  • EGD (Upper Endoscopy)
  • Esophageal Dilation
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • PEG Placement

Office Locations

Primary Location

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Frederick

70 Thomas Johnson Dr.
Suite 120
Frederick, MD 21702

Phone: 301-624-5566
Fax: 301-624-5542

Procedure Locations

Having a procedure? It may not always be in the same location where you consulted with your doctor. Check with your doctor to make sure you’re headed to the right place.

Education

Medical

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Albert Einstein Medical Center

Fellowship

Cooper University Hospital, Gastroenterology

Professional Highlights

Certifications

Board Certified, Internal Medicine

Professional Memberships

  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American College of Physicians