Francisco Fuentes, MD

4.9 out of 5 stars

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English, Spanish

Francisco Fuentes, MD

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Specialty:
Cardiovascular Disease

Clinical Interests:
General Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Echocardiography, Invasive Cardiovascular Medicine
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Education/Training

Medical School
University of Valencia School of Medicine, 1969

Residency
Hospital Santa Cruz, 1972

Residency
Morristown Memorial Hospital, 1977

Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine, 1974

Dr. Francisco Fuentes is a board certified Physician and Professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Dr. Fuentes is The Theodore & Maureen O’Driscoll-Levy Professor and is Director of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program and Cardiology Fellowship Program, underscoring his excellence as a clinician and educator.

Dr. Fuentes is also a recognized health educator in the community, and routinely volunteers at the San Jose Clinic. He received the Herbert L. and Margaret W. DuPont Master Clinical Teaching Award. He was named Texas Super Doctor by Texas Monthly and Top Doctors for Women—Cardiology by H. Texas Magazine, and was presented with a Special Congressional Recognition by Congressman Al Green in Honor of Outstanding Dedication to Healthcare, Education and Community Service. He also was honored by The American Heart Association for Numerous Contributions to the Field of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Hispanic Community.

He received the Benjy F. Brooks M.D. Award from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston for outstanding clinical faculty.

10 Patient Review(s) / 147 Surveys

05/01/19
always attentive and listening to what i have to say or what i need
04/09/19
Extra test were ordered by Dr. without explaining the medical reason for test, prior tests by this Dr. were negative indicating NO reason for further test - I would have to pay 400.00 out of pocket.
03/01/19
On my last visit I wanted to discuss options other than drugs but forgot to ask after reviewing my condition w/interns/students.
02/10/19
always concerned about my [...]
02/06/19
listened and cared. I felt very comfortable
02/01/19
Very good medical attention 100 - 100.
01/28/19
*Dr. Fuentes is caring and professional. Excellent physician.
01/23/19
Dr. hard to understand due to accent.
01/06/19
*Dr. Fuentes discuss thoroughly the (lab results, also results of any X-rays, CAT scan, etc.) w/me during my visit. This helps ease my anxiety on these results.
12/14/18
He always discusses if I have any changes in my health and provides/suggests solutions.
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