Javier F. Yuvienco
Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale

Dr. Javier F. Yuvienco

Cardiology
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates At St. Joseph
1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 312, 
Tacoma, WA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Patent Foramen Ovale
CommonSpirit Health
Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates At St. Joseph
1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 312, 
Tacoma, WA 
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Overview

J. Francisco L. Yuvienco, MD, FACP, is a board certified cardiologist with special medical interest in preventive cardiology; heart failure; cardiomyopathies; pregnancy and heart disease; vascular medicine; and valvular heart disease. He is committed to the highest standard of cardiovascular patient care and satisfaction, and treats each patient with respect and compassion.Dr. Yuvienco offers technologically advanced medicine, including multi-imaging modalities (i.e., TTE, 3D TEE, Peripheral Vascular Sonography, Nuclear Cardiology, PET Imaging and CT Angiography). He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Yuvienco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Patent Foramen Ovale. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, and Necrosis.

Graduate Institution
MD, University Of The East, Quezon City, Philippines
Residency
Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Specialties
Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in WA
Board Certifications
Nuclear Cardiology, American Board Of Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine
Nuclear Cardiology, American Board Of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Cardiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Hospital Affiliations
Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital
St Joseph Medical Center
St Clare Hospital
St Anthony Hospital
St Francis Community Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Filipino
Gender
Male

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Locations

Franciscan Heart & Vascular Associates at St. Joseph
1802 S Yakima Avenue, Suite 312, Tacoma, WA 98405
Call: 253-627-1244
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