Francisco Fuentes, MD

4.8 out of 5 stars

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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.

24 Patient Review(s) / 133 Surveys

10/18/20
Couldn't ask for a BETTER Cardiologist than Dr. Francisco Fuentes.
10/08/20
Excellent!!!
10/03/20
They need to follow same protocol as UT provides on the internet on how to take your blood pressure!
09/25/20
I have had a great experience with the people in this practice.
09/21/20
*Dr. Fuentes is an excellent clinician.
08/26/20
Very good attention. All the personnel including my doctor.
08/23/20
was very attentive to our concerns about my condition & answered all my questions.
08/14/20
we were in for an annual check up. no big concerns
08/07/20
I will ALWAYS recommend *Dr. Fuentes and staff! They are the absolute best! Have been coming for over 11 years and always been a good experience even if I had to come to doctor.
08/07/20
Always had very good nurses or assistants. Great!
08/07/20
*Dr. Fuentes always explains everything he does. Gives you time to ask questions. Treats you as a person not just a patient. Very caring and considerate.
08/07/20
Never have an issue with getting appointments as needed. Also, easy to contact.
07/20/20
Superb doctor.
07/11/20
most excellent cardiologist ever!
07/02/20
Dr. Fuentes always very informative and inclusive in his discussions of my condition.
07/01/20
nothing bad and all was good with my doctor.
06/24/20
Love *Dr. Fuentes & his staff.
06/24/20
I just love *Dr. Fuentes.
06/12/20
My mom was very tired waiting Dr. Fuentes to see her. She has almost [...] years old and we were in the building since [...] p.m for the [...] exam.
06/10/20
My Cardiologist-Dr. Francisco Fuentes, has ALWAYS answered all My questions and concerns. Couldn't ask for any one better.
04/10/20
*Dr. Fuentes is a superb doctor with an excellent staff.
04/09/20
Excellent customer care service from beginning to end!!
04/08/20
Excellent service.
04/01/20
Dr. Fuentes himself was busy with a patient so the phone visit was only with his nurse.
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