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Dr. Francis Ferdinand, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Francis Ferdinand, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Erie, PA.
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Dr. Francis Ferdinand, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
Erie, PA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Francis Ferdinand, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Erie, PA.

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Dr. Ferdinand graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina and completed a residency at Med College Hospital Of Pennsylvania. Dr. Francis Ferdinand, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Erie, PA. Dr. Ferdinand currently practices at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute and are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital. At present, Dr. Ferdinand received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Ferdinand's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ferdinand is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pleural Effusion
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Tumor
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Diseases
Heart Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Thrombosis
Vascular Disease
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophageal Surgery
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Surgery
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
    120 E 2nd St, Erie, PA 16507
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Flushing Hospital and Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Med College Hospital Of Pennsylvania
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Francis Ferdinand, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ferdinand's profile.

Dr. Francis Ferdinand, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Francis Ferdinand, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY