Cardiology
Francis Marchlinski, MD
Director of Electrophysiology, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Director of Electrophysiology Laboratory, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania; Richard T. and Angela Clark President's Distinguished Professor
Francis E. Marchlinski, MD, is a distinguished clinical cardiac electrophysiologist with over 50 years of experience specializing in complex cardiac arrhythmias. He treats conditions including ventricular tachycardia (VT), atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter (typical and atypical), supraventricular tachycardia, heart palpitations, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome, third-degree heart block, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and general arrhythmias. His expertise encompasses both dia
50+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine — M.D. (1976)
- Residency: University of Pennsylvania Health System
- Fellowship: University of Pennsylvania Health System
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
- Philadelphia Magazine's Top Docs — Top Docs
2004-2025 (22 years)
2021
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Penn Medicine Princeton Health
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Languages
English
Experience
50+ years in practice