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Francesca Barbera, APRN

4.9 out of 5 stars

48 ratings, 16 comments
LEE PHYSICIAN GROUP

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Overview

Clinical Interests:

Adult congenital cardiology
Congenital cardiology quality initiatives
Acute care inpatient services
High-risk population management

Languages Spoken:

English

Patients Treated:

Infants
Children
Adolescents
Adults

Biography

Francesca Barbera, APRN, is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in Cardiology at the Lee Health Heart Institute. With a focus on adult congenital cardiology, Francesca provides expert care to patients with complex congenital heart conditions and contributes to quality initiatives that aim to improve the standard of care for this population. Her clinical interests include acute care inpatient services, particularly for high-risk populations, and she plays a key role in managing high-acuity patients in the inpatient setting. Francesca’s commitment to providing comprehensive, compassionate care extends beyond just treating patients—she is dedicated to promoting better outcomes through patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Francesca is board-certified as an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and earned her graduate degree from Grand Canyon University, equipping her with the expertise to address both routine and complex cardiology cases. Her role in congenital cardiology quality initiatives further underscores her passion for advancing care within the field of cardiology, especially for those with lifelong heart conditions.

Education & Training

Board Certification(s):

Adult acute care nurse practitioner

Graduate School:

Grand Canyon Univ.

Patient Reviews

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  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Explained Things Clearly

  • 4.8out of 5 stars

    Involved in Care Decisions

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Spent Enough Time

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Listened Carefully

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Showed Courtesy & Respect

  • 4.9out of 5 stars

    Likelihood to Recommend

4.9 out of 5 (48 ratings, 16 comments)

  • Mar 8, 2025

    Francesca is very knowledgeable and also listens to your questions and concerns. She is excellent!!

  • Mar 7, 2025

    Much better attention than I received in Rochester NY

  • Jan 15, 2025

    Francesca Barbera made me feel very comfortable!

  • Jan 9, 2025

    Francesca Barbera

  • Jan 9, 2025

    Francesca is a wonderful, caring Nurse practitioner. Her expertise, attention to detail and personality are what make her a top professional.

  • Dec 18, 2024

    Everything about the visit was outstanding.

  • Dec 17, 2024

    Too bad you stopped at excellent for your ratings. I would have gone higher to SUPERIOR! A distinct pleasure to spend time with her after my Nov [ ]. She answered every question I had and clearly explained every incident I recorded on my [ ]. We also discussed my upcoming [ ]. Do not let her get away!!

  • Dec 5, 2024

    Francesca was just superb in her setvice. Polite, thorough, and very knowledgeable. Paula serviced me with my device check during my earlier appointment. Again, the service was excellent. As well, the customer associates at the check in and check out were help ful and very polite. Welcoming to your office.

  • Dec 3, 2024

    YES Francesca Barbera

  • Dec 2, 2024

    Francesca made me feel very comfortable and showed an excellent grasp of my varied mrdical conditions. I am very happy that I’ve chosen to transfer to this practice for my cardiac care!

  • Sep 11, 2024

    She is awesome!

  • Aug 21, 2024

    She was great

  • Jul 29, 2024

    Francesca Barbera

  • Jul 6, 2024

    Francesca was very helpful in explaining my condition and the reason why other LPG physicians failed to return my message.

  • Jul 6, 2024

    Yes, Francesca and the front desk young lady that was on duty when I arrived on [ ] at about 1:30 pm.

  • Jun 30, 2024

    Francesca was very attentive, listened to our concerns, and took time to answer our questions.

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