Francis Alenghat, MD, PhD

Francis Alenghat, MD, PhD

Cardiology (Heart Care) | More

Assistant Professor of Medicine

UChicago Faculty Physicians hold faculty positions with the University of Chicago and provide care for patients on the academic health system’s main campus in Hyde Park and in care centers throughout the Chicago region.

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Francis Alenghat, MD, PhD, is a general cardiologist. He treats a wide range of cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and valve disease. He also has a special interest in the management of inflammatory cardiovascular disease and in cardiac risk for patients with underlying autoimmune/rheumatologic disease. Dr. Alenghat has research expertise in vascular biology and atherosclerosis.

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Specialties

Areas of Expertise

Medical Education

  • Harvard University Medical School

Residency

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

Fellowship

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

Memberships & Medical Societies

  • American College of Cardiology
  • American Heart Association
  • Aetna HMO (specialists only)
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
  • BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
  • BCBS PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • CountyCare *see insurance page
  • Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • United Choice Plus POS/PPO
  • United Options (PPO)
  • United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
  • United W500 Emergent Wrap
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
  • United Choice HMO (specialists only)
  • University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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At a Glance

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease

Languages Spoken

  • English