Vernon Raphael Francis M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
400 Sentara Circle Suite 320 Williamsburg Virginia, 23188About
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
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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.
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