Endometriosis Excision Surgeon
Dr. Francisco Garcini
Tucson, Arizona
Synopsis
A general OB/GYN with a real endo patient record and enough open questions that extra due diligence is warranted before booking surgery
In a 2022 public video he described enjoying obstetrics more than managing chronic conditions without easy fixes, but on his practice website he lists pelvic pain conditions like endometriosis as his primary focus. No endo-specific fellowship training has been found. That context matters for patients seeking a surgeon whose primary orientation is endometriosis.
That said, Nancy's Nook has carried positive feedback on him for years, and patient accounts from both Illinois and Tucson describe excision surgery with meaningful outcomes for stage 3 and 4 disease. There are also other signals online (noted in the next section) suggesting he is a skilled endometriosis surgeon. Patients considering him for excision surgery should go in with specific questions about his current surgical volume for endometriosis, his excision approach, and how he manages complex or recurring disease before committing to a procedure.
Endometriosis Focus
General OB/GYN with documented endo treatment volume; endometriosis listed among many areas of practice
Dr. Garcini is a board-certified OB/GYN with over 30 years of experience. His practice profile lists chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis resection among its areas of focus, alongside adenomyosis, fibroids, pelvic prolapse, urinary incontinence, interstitial cystitis, and menopause. Healthgrades data shows he treats endometriosis significantly more often than comparable providers. He has maintained a presence in Nancy's Nook for several years, and feedback from that community is documented across multiple years. His Instagram account, @endometriosis_doctoraz, is specifically endo-branded, though post volume is low.
No endo-specific fellowship training has been found. He fellowship in the American College of Surgeons, which reflects surgical credentialing broadly, not endometriosis specialization specifically. He continues obstetric practice alongside gynecologic surgery. In a 2022 Facebook video, he stated that he enjoys the events of bringing new babies into the world more than working on long-term chronic conditions without an easy fix. This context is relevant for patients seeking a surgeon whose primary orientation is endometriosis.
Ask directly
- What percentage of your surgical cases involve endometriosis?
Surgical Method
Performs excision; robotic and laparoscopic approaches confirmed
Multiple patient accounts from both Illinois and Tucson describe excision surgery. Nancy's Nook accounts describe robotic-assisted excision surgery specifically, with one patient reporting stage 3 endometriosis found throughout the pelvic cavity and excised in full. A 2019 Nancy's Nook account describes excision using the da Vinci surgical system. A published case report co-authored by Dr. Garcini describes robot-assisted excision of endometriosis involving the ureter. The practice profile describes laparoscopic and robotic surgery as areas of specialization.
Other Areas of Specialty
Broad gynecologic practice including fibroids, adenomyosis, prolapse, and menopause
Beyond endometriosis, Dr. Garcini's practice includes fibroids, adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic prolapse, urinary incontinence, interstitial cystitis (chronic bladder pain), painful bladder syndrome, and menopause management. He also continues to practice obstetrics. Healthgrades data notes treatment of vaginal prolapse and adenomyosis at higher than average frequency for similar providers.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Published case involving ureteral excision; broader multidisciplinary coordination not publicly documented
A 2019 published case report co-authored by Dr. Garcini documents robot-assisted excision of endometriosis involving the ureter, with use of dehydrated human amnion/chorion membrane in repair. This indicates capacity for surgery involving structures adjacent to the reproductive organs. No public information has been found on standing arrangements with colorectal, thoracic, or urologic surgical teams for complex endo cases, or on referrals to pelvic floor physical therapy as part of treatment.
Ask directly
- Do you work with colorectal, urological, or thoracic surgeons for complex cases, and how is that coordinated?
- Do you recommend pelvic floor physical therapy as part of treatment, and do you have providers you refer to?
Diagnosis Methods
No public information found on diagnostic philosophy
No public information found on pre-surgical diagnostic approach, use of imaging, or stated views on the limitations of ultrasound and MRI for diagnosing endometriosis.
Ask directly
- Do you consider a negative ultrasound or MRI sufficient to rule out endometriosis?
- What is your process for diagnosing endo in a patient who has never had surgery?
Educational Presence
One published case report involving endo excision; endo-branded Instagram; professional memberships include pelvic pain and laparoscopy societies
One published case report has been found that is relevant to endometriosis: a 2019 paper in Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology describing a novel technique in robot-assisted excision of endometriosis affecting the ureter, co-authored with three other surgeons. A 1998 publication on infection control in obstetrics and gynecology departments also lists Dr. Garcini as a co-author but is not endo-related. No additional endo-specific publications were found on PubMed.
He maintains an Instagram account at @endometriosis_doctoraz, which is specifically endo-branded, though post volume is noted to be low.
Professional memberships confirmed across multiple sources include the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy, Society of Robotic Surgery, International Pelvic Pain Society, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Surgeons, North American Menopause Society, and American Medical Association. No conference presentations, podcast appearances, or speaking engagements have been found.
Patient Feedback
Patterns Across Patient Feedback
Post-Surgical Care
Proactive follow-up described by patients; structure not publicly detailed
Multiple patient accounts describe Dr. Garcini as proactive in post-operative follow-up, with one account noting check-ins about pain levels and recovery adjustment, and another describing two follow-up contacts within two weeks of surgery to check on incisions. A 2025 Reddit account describes him as "super communicative after surgery." These accounts are patient-reported and reflect individual experiences; no formal post-surgical care structure is publicly documented.
Ask directly
- Do you see patients personally at follow-up appointments, or does someone else from your team?
- How soon after surgery is the first follow-up appointment?
- For how long do you continue to see patients after surgery?
- Do you recommend hormonal treatment or birth control after surgery, and what is your reasoning?
Philosophy and Fit
Stated commitment to informed decision-making; publicly expressed preference for obstetrics over chronic disease management
In a 2022 Facebook video, Dr. Garcini stated that he believes patients should have everything they need to make educated decisions about their healthcare. Multiple patient accounts across platforms support this framing, with patients describing thorough explanations, multiple options offered, and questions answered without being rushed.
In the same video, Dr. Garcini described enjoying obstetrics more than managing long-term chronic conditions without an easy fix. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that frequently requires ongoing management and does not always resolve after a single surgery. Patients whose care may involve complex or recurring disease, or who are seeking a surgeon for whom endo is the primary focus, should factor this into their decision.
Ask directly
- Do you treat patients who want to preserve fertility, and how does that affect your surgical approach? If adenomyosis is found during surgery, how do you handle that in a patient who wants to preserve fertility?
Sources
- Northwest Allied Physicians - Provider Profile: Dr. Francisco Garcini
- Doximity - Dr. Francisco Garcini credentials and publications
- Healthgrades - Dr. Francisco Garcini profile and treatment frequency data
- US News Health - Dr. Francisco Garcini profile
- Everyday Health - Dr. Francisco Garcini credentials and memberships
- Facebook - Dr. Garcini video: background and practice philosophy, 2022
- Instagram - @endometriosis_doctoraz
- Hasan O, Johnson GS, Siegert J, Garcini F, Nguyen TT. "Novel Role of Dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane in Healing of Denuded Ureter in Robot-Assisted Excision of Endometriosis." Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2019.
- Nancy's Nook - Patient accounts 2019, 2021, 2025; Nancy's personal acknowledgment of Dr. Garcini (not publicly linkable)
- Reddit r/Tucson - Patient account, excision surgery February 2025
- Reddit r/Endo - Patient account, excision surgery, Illinois practice
- Vitals - Patient reviews
- Yelp - Patient reviews (listed by name only)