Dr. Francis Cardinale is an obstetrician/gynecologist in Lafayette, LA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Lafayette General Medical Center, Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, and Women's and Children's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and has been in practice 39 years. He is experienced in general obstetrics and gynecology, laparoscopy, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, robotic gynecologic surgery, and minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopic and robotic assisted procedures.. general obstetrics.. office gynecology..