Summary

Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco is a cardiovascular disease specialist with 35 years of experience treating heart and vascular conditions. They completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and went on to finish residency training at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Alfaro-Franco speaks English fluently.

Dr. Alfaro-Franco practices at Buffalo General Medical Center and provides care at locations in Buffalo and Hamilton, New York. They specialize in treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and heart valve conditions including mitral valve regurgitation. Dr. Alfaro-Franco performs diagnostic procedures such as stress echocardiograms and angiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given them an average rating of 3.3 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 35 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Carina Marie Alfaro-Franco has 2 locations

Buffalo General Medical Center Cardiac Services

100 High StBuffalo, NY 14203
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Family Health Center

164 Broad StHamilton, NY 13346

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Dr. Carina Marie Alfaro-Franco, MDDr. Fremlin Dekyi, MDDr. Ijaz Ahmad, MDDr. Michael L. Schwartz, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
4.3 
4.5 
35 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Arabic, Spanish, English Speaks English
Buffalo , NYBrooklyn , NYBrooklyn , NYPomona , NY
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med Med School: Allama Iqbal Medical College Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carina Marie Alfaro-Franco

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Humana
  • Independent Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Univera Healthcare
  • Univera Healthcare - PPO
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Carina Marie Alfaro-Franco has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Carina Marie Alfaro-Franco has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health Science Center

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco affiliated with?
Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco's office located?
Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco's office is located at 100 High St, Buffalo, NY, 14203.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco?
You can find contact information for Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco speak?
Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco speaks English.

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