Emiliana Franco Ladron De Guevara, MD
Cardiologist
Physician Profile
Emiliana Franco, MD, is board certified in echocardiography and internal medicine with additional specialized training in advanced heart failure and cardiovascular research. Dr. Franco believes in providing exceptional care for her patients and making a positive impact on their health. Her areas of expertise include:
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Advanced heart failure
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Cardiomyopathies
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Coronary artery disease
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Echocardiography
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Valvular heart diseases
Specialties:
Cardiologist
An Internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Internist
An Internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and the digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education & Training:
Doctor of Medicine
The University of Cartagena Faculty of Medicine,
1999 - 2005
Residency
Danbury Hospital Residency Program, Danbury, CT
2011 - 2013
Fellowship
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
2014 - 2015
Fellowship
Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
2015 - 2018
Hospital Affiliation:
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Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
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Baptist Medical Center South
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist Heart Specialists
From the Doctor:
I am proud to be a physician because I care about humanity, enjoy promoting health and fighting cardiovascular diseases. After medical school, I volunteered to assist in the development of the first electronic heart failure data registry at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami.
I believe that listening to patients, being empathetic and providing the best available information, while also allowing patients to actively participate in their care, are very effective ways to establish an excellent patient-physician relationship, which is crucial for positive outcomes.
I enjoy sharing time with my family, including our dog, by going to the beach, traveling, cooking or simply talking about life.