Summary

Dr. Carina Alfaro-Franco specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions. They earned their medical degree from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed residency training at University Of Texas Health Science Center. With 35 years of experience treating heart conditions, Dr. Alfaro-Franco speaks English.

Dr. Alfaro-Franco practices at Buffalo General Medical Center and provides care in Buffalo and Hamilton, New York. They treat patients with atrial fibrillation, which causes irregular heartbeats, and heart valve problems including mitral valve regurgitation and aortic valve stenosis. Their expertise includes performing specialized heart tests such as dobutamine stress echocardiograms to evaluate heart function and angiograms to examine blood vessels. Patients have given Dr. Alfaro-Franco an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars.

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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Dr. Carina Marie Alfaro-Franco, MDDr. Michael L. Schwartz, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDLaura E Kuczmanski
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
4.5 
35 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi Speaks English
Buffalo , NYPomona , NYWinter Park , FLBuffalo , NY
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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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 is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center.

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