Jennifer Huffman, MD Joins Saint Francis Vascular Surgery

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Jennifer Huffman, MD to Saint Francis Vascular Surgery. Huffman recently completed a vascular surgery fellowship at University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, MO, and she is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. She previously completed a general surgery residency at the University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, MO, and medical school at University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Huffman was drawn to vascular surgery as a specialty because of the variety of care options and the ability to provide a specialized treatment plan for each patient that uniquely suits their needs. She said, “I enjoy providing longitudinal vascular care from the acute emergency setting to long term care” because she can help patients as well as develop long-term relationships with them.

Saint Francis Vascular Surgery provides specialized, advanced care for patients managing chronic and acute conditions of the vascular system. Vascular Surgery involves surgical intervention for diseases affecting the circulatory system, including arteries, veins and lymphatic vessels. With an emphasis on improving circulation and preventing complications like stroke and limb loss, proper treatment of vascular conditions plays a critical role in improving cardiovascular health and overall well-being.

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