Professional Bio
Francisco Ujueta, MD, MS, RPVI, FAHA, FACC, FACP, is a vascular cardiologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Dr. Ujueta's academic journey began at the University of Miami, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. He then completed a Master of Science in Biomedical Science at Barry University. Pursuing his medical degree, he graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2014.
His postgraduate training includes an internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, where he continued for a cardiovascular disease fellowship. In 2024, Dr. Ujueta began a vascular medicine fellowship at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Ujueta's research interests encompass cardiovascular medicine, environmental cardiology and vascular medicine, with a particular focus on peripheral artery disease. He has contributed significantly to the field, with over 60 publications and more than 1,100 citations. In addition to his clinical and research endeavors, he is an active member of the medical community.
He holds certifications as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) and is a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the American College of Physicians (FACP). Dr. Ujueta's dedication to advancing cardiovascular health is evident through his extensive training, research contributions and active participation in professional organizations.
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Education
MS - Biomedical Science - Barry University, 2010
MD - Ross University Caribbean School of Medicine, 2014
Contact
Email
Kimryn.Rathmell@Vumc.Org
Address
777 Preston Research Building
2220 Pierce Ave
Nashville, TN 37232-6307