Veronica Franco, MD
Physician, Professor
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
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614-293-7677Conditions and expertise
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Cardiomyopathies
- Coronary Care Units
- Transplantation
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Locations
- Ambulatory Care Center in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Academics and research
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Female
- Additional languages
- Spanish
Biography
I am a director of the Exercise Physiology/Metabolic Exercise Testing Program and a professor of clinical medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
I earned my medical degree from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. I completed my residency in internal medicine and received my master’s degree in public health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
I also completed a clinical fellowship in cardiology and advanced heart failure, pulmonary vascular disease and transplantation, as well as a research fellowship in the Vascular Biology and Hypertension Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
I am a member of numerous professional societies, including the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
My interest in cardiopulmonary exercise testing has resulted in my current involvement in studies evaluating noninvasive cardiac output during exercise, as well as submaximal cardiopulmonary exercise systems in heart failure and pulmonary hypertension patients.
Highlights
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Conditions and expertise
- Cardiology
- Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Coronary Care Units
- Heart Failure
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart-Assist Devices
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Internal Medicine
- Organ Transplantation
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Transplantation
Locations
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Cardiovascular Disease
- University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, United States
7/1/2002 - 6/30/2006 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL, United States
7/1/1999 - 6/30/2002 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru
4/1/1990 - 3/1/1998
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
2/23/2026 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardio
11/8/2010 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
10/31/2007
Academics and research
I actively participate in clinical and research activities for patients with pulmonary hypertension and advanced heart failure. I recently started a resistant hypertension clinic in an effort to treat patients with early heart failure and reduce morbidity and mortality. I have published numerous peer-reviewed journals and am a frequent presenter on heart failure and pulmonary vascular disease.
Research interests
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- advanced Heart Failure
Academic information
- Department:
- Internal Medicine
- Division:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
More about my research
News and media
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Ratings and reviews
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36 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and related relationships
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- Merck Sharp & Dohme
Always the best.
Wish there was more time to really understand the importance of the initial visit
Dr. Franco has cared for me for many years and I attribute my continued good condition to her.
Dr.Franko is always friendly, interested in my condition, listens to me, explains everything in easy to understand terms.
Good
Knowledgeable, kind.
Excellent listened to me and provided clear explanations
Very good
Always open to new options on changing health and diet before jumping to new medications. She gives me options and always has my heart health improving each visit.
Dr. Franco is my rock. If she moves I will follow her. Great doctor and incredible person.
Polite
Everyone was curtious and professional
All good
Caring
Dr Franco is the best. She saved my dad's life many years ago and remembers me every time I come.
There's nothing bad at all to say about Miss Veronica Frankco she was there when I first was diagnosed with heart failure. She is a very considerate person. I wish she was my doctor instead lol