Zelia Francis, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor

Division of Endocrinology

Program Director, Fellowship in Endocrinology

Selected Publications

• Muzza M, Cordella D, Bombled J, Bressac-de Paillerets B, Guizzardi F, Francis Z, Beck-Peccoz P, Schlumberger M, Persani L, Fugazzola L. Four novel RET germline variants in exons 8 and 11 display an oncogenic potential in vitro. Eur J Endocrinol. 2010 Apr;162(4):771-7. doi: 10.1530/ EJE-09-0929 DOI. Epub 2010 Jan 26. PMID: 20103606
• Francis Z, Baudin E, Leboulleux S, Schlumberger M. Angiogenèse et cancer de la thyroïde [Angiogenesis and thyroid cancer]. Presse Med. 2009 Nov;38(11):1641-6. French. doi: 10.1016/ j.lpm.2008.10.026. Epub 2009 Apr 21. PMID: 19386465.
• Costante G, Durante C, Francis Z, Schlumberger M, Filetti S. Determination of calcitonin levels in C-cell disease: clinical interest and potential pitfalls. Nat Clin Pract Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Jan;5(1):35-44. doi: 10.1038/ncpendmet1023. PMID: 19079272.
• Francis Z, Schlumberger M. Serum thyroglobulin determination in thyroid cancer patients. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Dec;22(6):1039-46. doi: 10.1016/j.beem.2008.09.015. PMID: 19041830.
• Francis Z, Leboulleux S, Mendiboure J, et al. CO.104 Troubles vasomoteurs cutanés : recherche de critères spécifiques du diagnostic de tumeurs endocrines (carcinoïdes). Gastroentérologie clinique et biologique. 2009;33(3, Supplement 1):A253. doi:10.1016/S0399- 8320(09)73100-8
• Hirbli K, Jambeine M, Slim H, Barakat W, Habis R, Francis Z. Prevalence of Diabetes in Greater Beirut. Diabetes Care. 2005;28(5):1262-1262. doi:10.2337/diacare.28.5.1262
• Book Chapter: Bouchard P, Francis Z and Christin-Maitre S. Contraception, état des lieux et nouvelles cibles. In: Hormones, Santé Publique et Environnement”, “Académie des Sciences 2008” p: 101-126

Professional and Research Interests

Endocrinologist with experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of endocrine disorders, including diabetes, thyroid diseases, and obesity. With a particular focus on thyroid cancer, I have a passion to providing state-of-the-art, compassionate care, especially for complex cases that require an elevated level of expertise and multidisciplinary approach.

Education and Training

• Clinical fellowship in Endocrine Oncology and Nuclear Medicine at Gustave-Roussy Institute, Villejuif, France 2006-2008
• Clinical fellowship in Endocrinology and Reproductive Endocrinology at Saint Antoine University Hospital, Paris, France 2005-2006
• Clinical fellowship in Endocrinology and Diabetes at Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, Paris, France 2004-2005
• Clinical fellowship in Endocrinology and Diabetes at Dr. Rizk Clinic, Achrafieh 2003-2004
• Residency at Dr Rizk Clinic, Notre Dame du Secours, Sahel General and Sacre Coeur Hospitals 2000-2003
• M.D. from the Lebanese University, 2000

Diplomas and certifications:

• Interuniversity Diploma in Thyroid Ultrasonography from Rene Descartes University, Paris V, France 2008
• Advanced Endocrinology and Metabolism Certificate (AFSA) from Rene Descartes University, Paris V, France 2008
• Endocrinology and Metabolism Certificate (AFS) from Rene Descartes University, Paris V, France 2006
• University Diploma in Reproductive Medicine and Biology from Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris VI, France 2006
• InterUniversity Diploma in Contraception from Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris VI, France 2006
• Endocrinology Diploma from “Collège de Médecine des Hôpitaux de Paris”, France 2006
• Endocrinology certificate from the Lebanese University , Beirut 2005
• Internal Medicine certificate from the Lebanese University, Beirut 2003

Professional Memberships and Organizations

• Member of the Lebanese Society of Endocrinology and Diabetes
• Member of the Endocrine Society