Albert J. Mencias, MD, Joins Saint Francis Advanced Orthopedic Specialists

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Albert J. Mencias, MD to Advanced Orthopedic Specialists. Mencias graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Mencias completed his residency from Indiana University Department of Orthopedic Surgery and his fellowship from Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center. He is board certified with the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons (ABOS).

Dr. Albert J. Mencias is a highly experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing exclusively in the conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. With decades of surgical expertise and leadership in orthopedics, he is dedicated to delivering advanced, patient-centered care. “I love the detail and anatomical complexity of the upper extremity and the ability to take care of young to elderly,” said Dr. Mencias.

Advanced Orthopedic Specialists provides you with the freedom you desire and the trusted care you deserve. Patients can easily access a full range of treatments for orthopedic injuries and conditions of the ankle, elbow, foot, hand, hip, knee, shoulder and wrist.

Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our Mission to provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ. Founded by Franciscan Sisters in 1875, our priority remains the same: serve all who enter with dignity, compassion and joy.

Anchored by Saint Francis Medical Center, a 306-bed tertiary hospital, and supported by nearly 3,000 employees and more than 250 providers in ten communities, the Healthcare System is a driving economic force in the region. Major services include the Cancer Institute, Emergency and Level III Trauma Center, Family BirthPlace and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Heart Hospital, Neurosciences and Orthopedics