Dr. Antonino Di Franco - Bagheria, Italy

I am one of the highly qualified and an expert Cardiology - Echocardiography with an invaluable experience of over 9 years. My residence is in Bagheria, Sicilia, Italy. I can fluently communicate with you in English, Italian. I will be happy to assist you via video and audio online medical consultation.

Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to advancing cardiovascular medicine and patient care. My academic journey began with an MD earned cum Laude at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, supported by recognition as one of Italy's Top 100 Students by the Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa. I pursued advanced training and fellowships in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging, including a research tenure at Weill Cornell University, New York. My work in echocardiography and imaging, including 3D-echo and ventricular strain assessment, has been published in high-impact journals such as Circulation, The Lancet, and JAMA.

In addition to my clinical practice, I am honored to hold academic titles, including Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell University and Assistant Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at its Graduate School. I have also been privileged to receive accolades like the "Top 25 Investigator" award from the American Society of Echocardiography and the prestigious "Premio Italia Giovane." Since 2017, I have been providing dedicated care through my private cardiology practice, where I bring cutting-edge expertise and personalized attention to each of my patients.