


Francesca Barbera, APRN
Locations
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Cardiology - Heart Institute at Medical Plaza One
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
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4.8out of 5 stars
Involved in Care Decisions
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4.9out of 5 stars
Spent Enough Time
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4.9out of 5 stars
Listened Carefully
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4.9out of 5 stars
Showed Courtesy & Respect
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4.9out of 5 stars
Likelihood to Recommend
4.9 out of 5 (48 ratings, 16 comments)
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Mar 8, 2025
Francesca is very knowledgeable and also listens to your questions and concerns. She is excellent!!
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Mar 7, 2025
Much better attention than I received in Rochester NY
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Jan 15, 2025
Francesca Barbera made me feel very comfortable!
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Jan 9, 2025
Francesca Barbera
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Jan 9, 2025
Francesca is a wonderful, caring Nurse practitioner. Her expertise, attention to detail and personality are what make her a top professional.
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Dec 18, 2024
Everything about the visit was outstanding.
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Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 5, 2024
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Dec 3, 2024
YES Francesca Barbera
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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!
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Sep 11, 2024
She is awesome!
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Aug 21, 2024
She was great
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Jul 29, 2024
Francesca Barbera
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Jul 6, 2024
Francesca was very helpful in explaining my condition and the reason why other LPG physicians failed to return my message.
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Jul 6, 2024
Yes, Francesca and the front desk young lady that was on duty when I arrived on [ ] at about 1:30 pm.
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Jun 30, 2024
Francesca was very attentive, listened to our concerns, and took time to answer our questions.
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