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.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Preventive Cardiology
- General Cardiology
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Harvard University Medical School
Residency
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fellowship
- Harvard Medical Center; Brigham and Women's Hospital
News & Research
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- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
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- 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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