Dr. David Frankel

Biography

David S. Frankel, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Cardiology with a focus on cardiac electrophysiology. He treats a wide range of heart rhythm disorders including bradycardias, tachycardias, supraventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, premature ventricular complexes, and ventricular tachycardia. Dr. Frankel is adept at implanting cardiac devices like subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitors, pacemakers, and defibrillators, as well as performing catheter ablations. His clinical approach is patient-focused, aiming to collaborate with patients to find optimum treatments for their conditions. Dr. Frankel's qualifications are robust, including a medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, followed by a residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Over the years, he has been recognized as one of Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs from 2018 to 2025. Dr. Frankel's contributions to clinical cardiac electrophysiology are well-respected in the medical community, and he is known for his excellent patient care ratings.

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