Lowell H. Frank
3023 Hamaker Court, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

Lowell Frank, MD, is an attending in the Division of Cardiology at Children’s National Hospital, Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Training Program and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He earned a bachelor’s degree with distinction and a doctor of medicine from Cornell University. Dr. Frank completed his training in pediatrics at Cornell followed by fellowship training in pediatric cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging at Children’s National. Dr. Frank has conducted research at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health analyzing ventricular mechanics in models of congenital heart disease. His interests include advanced echocardiographic measures of ventricular function, medical education, and complex congenital heart disease. He has a particular interest in the international adoption of children with complex congenital heart disease and offers pre-adoption case review and counseling. He participates in transthoracic, transesophageal, and three-dimensional echocardiography, as well as inpatient and outpatient care.

His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Murmurs, Myocarditis, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

Dr. Frank is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2006. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Weill Medical College Of Cornell University, 2003

Residency

New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Pediatrics - 2006

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatric Cardiology in DC

Board Certifications

Pediatric Cardiology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010
Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2006

Fellowships

Children's National Hospital, Advanced Cardiac Imaging - 2010
Children's National Hospital, Pediatric Cardiology - 2009

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

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Locations

Northern Virginia
3023 Hamaker Court, Fairfax, VA 22031
Other Locations
Children's National Hospital-Cardiology Clinic at Michigan Avenue
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
Telehealth Video Visit
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Childrens National Telemedicine, Washington, DC 20010
Hagerstown
1165 Imperial Drive, Suite103, Hagerstown, MD 21740

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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While Dr. Lowell H. Frank is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Murmurs, and Myocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

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Yes. Dr. Lowell H. Frank has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot. You can view a list of Dr. Lowell H. Frank's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Lowell H. Frank accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-226-8380 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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