Summary

Dr. Franklin Handel is a cardiovascular disease specialist who has dedicated five decades to caring for patients with heart and vascular conditions. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, building a foundation of excellence that has guided his extensive career. With 50 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Handel brings deep expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of complex heart conditions. He provides care in English to serve his patients effectively.

Dr. Handel practices at Kettering Health Miamisburg and sees patients in Kettering and Miamisburg, Ohio. His clinical focus includes managing high blood pressure and treating hypertensive emergencies when blood pressure reaches dangerously high levels. He also specializes in pediatric hypertension, providing specialized care for children with elevated blood pressure. Dr. Handel performs essential heart diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function using advanced imaging techniques. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 50 years of experience
  • 72 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Franklin Handel has 2 locations

Dr. Franklin Handel

3533 Southern Blvd. Suite 3450KETTERING, OH 45429

Kettering Health Medical Group Cardiovascular

4000 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd. Suite 100Miamisburg, OH 45342

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Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseVascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
50 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic
KETTERING , OHDayton , OHFranklin , OHCenterville , OH
Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Franklin Handel

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross - PPO
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Buckeye Health Plan
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - DSNP
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • MediGold - HMO
  • MediGold - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MediGold - PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nationwide
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Paramount Healthcare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Priority Health
  • Reliance Standard
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UniCare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Franklin Handel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Franklin Handel has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1976

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Dr. Franklin Handel is affiliated with Kettering Health Miamisburg.
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