Francis D. Ferdinand
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Francis D. Ferdinand

Thoracic Surgery
120 East 2nd Street, Floor 4, 
Erie, PA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
Expertise in
5
conditions
120 East 2nd Street, Floor 4, 
Erie, PA 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Rheumatic Fever, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Ferdinand is board certified in Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Ferdinand is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Autonomous University Of Guadalajara Faculty Of Medicine

Residency

Medical College of Pennsylvania

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Board Certifications

Royal College Of Surgeons Of Edinburgh
American Board Of Thoracic Surgery

Fellowships

University of Chicago Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Warren General Hospital
Upmc Northwest
Meadville Medical Center
Upmc Hamot
Upmc Chautauqua At Wca

Languages Spoken

English
Italian
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UPMC Cardiothoracic Surgery
120 East 2nd Street, Floor 4, Erie, PA 16507

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 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

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