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Wayne Franklin, MD, Cardiology, Washington, DC

Wayne J Franklin MD FACC

Adult Congenital Heart Disease


Senior Vice President, Children's National Heart Center

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  • 111 Michigan Ave NWWashington, DC 20010

  • Phone+1 202-476-2166

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Summary

  • Dr. Wayne Franklin is a cardiologist specializing in adult congenital heart disease, based in Washington, DC. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine/Pediatrics at Duke University Hospital and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Franklin holds a B.A. in Political Science and Chemistry from Williams College and graduated from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Since 2018, he has been a Director at Phoenix Children's, following his prior role as Director at Texas Children's Hospital from 2001 to 2018. He has extensive experience in fetal and pediatric cardiology, pediatric echocardiography, and congenital heart disease. His recent publications focus on treatments and case studies related to congenital heart conditions. Dr. Franklin has been involved in clinical trials such as the Eisenmenger Quality Enhancement Research Initiative and the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Registry. He was recognized as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2001 - 2006
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 1997 - 2001
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1997
  • Williams College
    Williams CollegeB.A., Political Science; Chemistry, 1989 - 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1997 - 2001
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Management of Heart Failure in Adult Congenital Heart Disease  
    Wayne J Franklin, Angeline D Opina, ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

  • Qualities of Successful Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Programs: Cardiology 2025
    Qualities of Successful Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Programs: Cardiology 2025March 25th, 2025
  • Children’s National Hospital at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024
    Children’s National Hospital at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2024December 26th, 2024
  • The Best of 2024 from Innovation District
    The Best of 2024 from Innovation DistrictDecember 19th, 2024
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