Vernon Raphael Francis M.D., Cardiologist
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Vernon Raphael Francis M.D.

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

4/5(14)
400 Sentara Circle Suite 320 Williamsburg Virginia, 23188
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4/5

About

Specializing in Invasice/Interventional Cardiology with special emphasis on treating the STEMI patient

Education and Training

Georgetown University

Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1979

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Cardiology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -
  • PCI Optimization: FFR and OCT, St. Jude Medical, Austin, Texas, September, 2012 -

Awards

  • Physician Recognition Award, 1980   

Internships

  • Washington DC VA Medical Center; Georgetown University

Fellowships

  • Medical College of Virginia (Adult Cardiovascular Diseases)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Heart Association (Council Member), Old Dominion Medical Society, American Society of Internal Medicine, American Heart Association- Pennsylvania Chapter (Board Member), American Heart Association- Virginia Affiliate (Board Member), Association of Black Cardiologists

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work and Good Family Support

Areas of research

  • Nesiritide, Cangrelor, High Risk Acute Coronary Syndrom, TAXUS PERSEUS, anti-platelet medications, SCH 530348, everolimus-elutin PROMUS Element Coronary Stent System, Apixaban, Safety of Different Durations of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy, CYPHER.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • Member Rotary club of Williamsburg, VA

Teaching and speaking

  • Assistant professor, Medical college of Virginia, 1982-1984

Favorite Place to Vacation

  • Grenada, W.I.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golfing; Church guitarist

Favorite professional publications

  • American College of Cardiology Journal

Areas of research

Nesiritide, Cangrelor, High Risk Acute Coronary Syndrom, TAXUS PERSEUS, anti-platelet medications, SCH 530348, everolimus-elutin PROMUS Element Coronary Stent System, Apixaban, Safety of Different Durations of Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy, CYPHER.

Vernon Raphael Francis M.D.'s Practice location

400 Sentara Circle Suite 320 -
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
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