William G Franklin MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1715 N George Mason Drive Suite 107 Arlington VA, 22205About
Dr. William Franklin is a cardiologist practicing in Arlington, VA. Dr. Franklin specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Franklin also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1971
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Awards
- FELLOW AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGY 1980
- FELLOW AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS 1984
- CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP, INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITA 1998
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Hypothyroidism
Fellowships
- CARDIOLOGY, GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC USA 1978
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