
Overview
Dr. Antonio Halais Frangieh is a UCI Health cardiologist who specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease.He is an internationally regarded expert in structural heart disease therapies, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement, left atrial appendage closure, paravalvular leak closure, closure of atrial septal defects and patent foramen ovales, and complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).Frangieh earned his medical degree at Saint-Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, where he completed a residency in internal medicine and cardiology. He received fellowship training in interventional cardiology at Zurich University Hospital in Switzerland, followed by fellowship training in structural heart interventions at the German Heart Center Munich, which is affiliated with the Technical University of Munich in Germany. He also holds a master's degree in public health from the Lebanese University in Beirut.Upon completing his structural heart fellowship, Frangieh served as an attending interventional and structural cardiologist at the Munich heart center and helped found the Munich Structural Heart Institute. He also served as a part-time attending interventional and structural heart specialist at the Hôtel-Dieu de France University Hospital in Beirut. He has since established himself as a leading expert in valvular heart disease care, research and education. He also is highly skilled in hemodynamics, imaging and clinical care planning to ensure that his patients receive comprehensive treatment.He is the author of more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and editorials published in prestigious medical journals, particularly on transcatheter valve therapy and percutaneous coronary interventions, and is an associate editor for the journalBMC Cardiovascular Disordersand theCardiology Journal. He is also an international consultant and clinical proctor for transcatheter aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve therapies. Working with Irvine-based Edwards Lifesciences, he recently served as a physician advisor and proctor for multiple first-in-human and early feasibility trials of new structural heart treatment systems.Frangieh — who also is fluent in Arabic, French and German — sees patients inOrangeandYorba Linda.
His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Antonio H. Frangieh
Is Dr. Antonio H. Frangieh a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Antonio H. Frangieh is classified as an Experienced expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Antonio H. Frangieh specialize in?
While Dr. Antonio H. Frangieh is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Antonio H. Frangieh accept my insurance?
Dr. Antonio H. Frangieh accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AnginaDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherectomyDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Mitral StenosisDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- VasculitisDr. Frangieh isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
