Summary

Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco treats atrial fibrillation, mitral valve regurgitation, and aortic valve stenosis, and performs dobutamine stress echocardiograms, Doppler echocardiograms, and angiograms. They have practiced cardiology for 35 years and are affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center. Dr. Alfaro-Franco earned their medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed a residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center, seeing patients in Buffalo and Hamilton, New York.

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 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

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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35 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English Speaks Chinese, English, French, Spanish
Buffalo , NYWinter Park , FLPomona , NYBuffalo , NY
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center 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

Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health Science Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1991.

NPI Number

Dr. Alfaro-Franco's NPI number is 1760478457.

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Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco affiliated with?
Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center.

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