Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand
Overview
Francis D. Ferdinand, MD, FACS, FACC, joined UPMC in 2018 as the Director of Cardiac Surgery at the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Hamot.
Dr. Ferdinand is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
120 East 2nd Street, Floor 4, Erie, PA 16507
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute At UPMC Hamot
Robert Love, MD, specializes in thoracic surgery and is board-certified in surgery and surgical critical care by the American Board of Surgery as well as thoracic and cardiac surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Hamot. Dr. Love received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, in addition to a fellowship at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Dr. Love is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, Lung Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Jamestown Medical Oncology Hematology LLC
Elisabeth Dexter is a Thoracic Surgeon in Jamestown, New York. Dr. Dexter is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Lymphadenectomy.
St Vincent Medical Education And Research Institute Inc
Aron Goldberg is a Thoracic Surgeon in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldberg is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand by calling their office at 814-737-0590. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand a top-rated expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), 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. Francis D. Ferdinand specialize in?
While Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). You can view a list of Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand accept my insurance?
Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 814-737-0590 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Ferdinand isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Ferdinand isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ferdinand isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Ferdinand isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Ferdinand isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Ferdinand isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Ferdinand isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Ferdinand isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Ferdinand isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Ferdinand isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.