Dr. Francis Palermo, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 66
Cardiology*
Dr. Francis Palermo, MD is a cardiology specialist in Newark, DE and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1984. He specializes in Cardiology.
Palermo Francis A MD PA
620 Stanton Christiana Rd Ste 301 Newark, DE 19713Accepting new patients
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Dr. Palermo is affiliated with Christiana Hospital Newark, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
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1 Star | 35% | 35% |
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- Please search for the provider's medical board profile for further details (5/24/2022)View detailsAction Taken: ReprimandedState: Maryland
- Please search for the provider's medical board profile for further details (4/5/2022)View detailsAction Taken: ReprimandedState: Delaware
- Please search for the provider's medical board profile for further details (4/5/2022)View detailsAction Taken: Additional CME RequiredState: Delaware
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Dr. Palermo accepts
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Dr. Palermo accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Select
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- KeyCare PPO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
- Blue Preferred PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Capital Blue Cross
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Cigna
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
Frequently Treated by Dr. Palermo
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Palermo treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Palermo treats other conditions, please contact the office at (302) 994-1100.
Adult Congenital Heart Conditions
Adult congenital cardiac disorder specialists diagnose and treat heart disorders, such as arrythmias and mitral valve disease, that have been present from birth to adulthood.Compare with other Adult Congenital Heart Conditions specialists.
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Dr. Palermo's conditions and procedures:
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
- Acute Congestive Heart Failure
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Endocarditis
- Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
- Aneurysm
- Aneurysm of Heart
- Angina
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmias
- Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
- Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerosis of Aorta
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defect
- Atypical Atrial Flutter
- Biventricular Heart Failure
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiomegaly
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
- Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Sinus Syncope
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Constipation
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Dehydration
- Endocarditis
- Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- First Degree Heart Block
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Encephalopathy
- Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart with Failure
- Hypertensive Heart without Failure
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Infective Endocarditis
- Joint Pain
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Long QT Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Muscle Cramping
- Muscle Spasm
- Nausea
- Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Edema
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Prinzmetal Angina
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
- Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
- Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
- Second Degree Heart Block
- Secondary Hypertension
- Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
- Septal Defect
- Septic Embolism
- Shortness of Breath
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Subacute Endocarditis
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Third Degree Heart Block
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
- Typical Atrial Flutter
- Unstable Angina
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
- Arrhythmia Screening
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Cardiac Imaging
- Cardiac Ultrasound
- Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
- Cardiovascular Stress Test
- Cardioversion
- Cardioversion, Elective
- Chest Pain Evaluation
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary Angiogram
- Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- HeartAware Online Risk Screening
- Nuclear Stress Testing
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
- Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
- Stress Test
- Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
- TCD Bubble Test
- Tilt Table Testing
- Tilt_Testing
- Treadmill Stress Test
- Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Cardiology
Board Certifications
Medical Center Dela
Residency Hospital, 1987
Graduate Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1987
Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Medical School, 1984
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What are Dr. Francis Palermo, MD's top areas of expertise?
Dr. Francis Palermo, MD specializes in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Francis Palermo, MD's office address?
Dr. Palermo's office is located at 620 Stanton Christiana Rd Ste 301, Newark, DE 19713. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
hospital awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
3% higher than the national average
2% lower than the national average
hospital award
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
9% lower than the national average
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