Elvis Francois facts for kids

Elvis Francois (born in 1985), also known as Dr. Elvis, is an American doctor and singer. He is an orthopedic surgeon, which is a doctor who treats injuries to bones and muscles. He became famous for posting videos of himself singing, which went viral online during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Early Life and Name

Elvis Francois was named after the famous singer Elvis Presley. His mother was a big fan of Presley's music. This special name might have hinted at his own future talent for singing.

Career as a Doctor and Singer

Helping Others with Music

In April 2020, Dr. Francois used his singing talent to help people. He released a collection of songs called an EP, titled "Music is Medicine." All the money he made from the EP was donated to help with COVID-19 relief efforts. The music was recorded at Carpet Booth Studios in Rochester, Minnesota.

He and another doctor, William Robinson, became known as the "Singing Surgeons." They performed patriotic songs like "God Bless America" and "The Star-Spangled Banner" at big events, including the 2020 Indianapolis 500.

Medical Journey

Dr. Francois is a highly trained surgeon. In June 2020, he finished a five-year training program, called a residency, at the famous Mayo Clinic. After that, he completed a special fellowship in spine surgery at Harvard Medical School.

Television Appearance

In 2020, Dr. Francois appeared on the popular TV show The Masked Singer. He competed as the character "Serpent." His costume was unique because it was the first one on the show to have moving, robotic parts. He was revealed and eliminated in the eighth episode of the season.

Personal Life

In 2020, Dr. Francois was featured in People Magazine as one of its most charming people of the year.

Filmography

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