J. Franklin Richeson, M.D. is Associate Professor of Medicine and the Medical Humanities, and Advisory Dean. Clinically, Dr. Richeson's work has concentrated on patients with chronic congestive heart failure and acute cardiac ischemia.   Dr. Richeson rounds with Fellows and Residents on the Clinical Consult Service and CCU. He is active in teaching cardiovascular pathophysiology and medical humanities in the medical school.

To make an appointment, call 1-866-HEART-03

Education/Certification

M.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry – 1970
Resident, Strong Memorial Hospital – 1971-72
Instructor and Fellow, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry – 1976-79

Research and Professional Experience

University of Rochester Medical Center, Assistant Professor of Medicine / Cardiology– 1979-85
University of Rochester Medical Center, Associate Professor of Medicine / Cardiology– 1985-Present