Raphael Sung, MD, FACC, FHRS

Raphael Sung, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Sung is in the Division of Cardiology.

Associate Professor
Division of Cardiology
Department of Medicine
Previously a 5280 Top Doctor 2nd year

Special Interests

Clinical Interests

My clinical interest spans all of cardiac electrophysiology, dealing with slow and fast heart rhythm problems. My clinical expertise includes all cardiac device implantations related to heart rhythm disturbances, as well as a comprehensive list of cardiac ablations (cauterization) to improve or cure arrhythmias occurring in both the top and bottom parts of the heart (including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardias).

Education

1999: Stanford University (CA), BS
2007: University of Pennsylvania Health System Program, Internal Medicine
2004: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD

Internships

2005: University of Pennsylvania Health System

Fellowship

2012: University of California (San Francisco), Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
2010: University of California (San Francisco), Cardiovascular Disease

Awards & Recognition

2012: Top Presentation Award, Meet the Masters
2012: Fellows Highest Scoring Abstract Award, Heart Rhythm Society

Professional Memberships

American College of Cardiology (ACC), Fellow
Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Fellow

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Contact Information

Office: 877.225.5654

Locations

National Jewish Health Main Campus
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206

Patient Ratings

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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Friendliness

5.0

Likelihood of recommending this provider

5.0

Provider explained things clearly

4.9

Provider showed concern

5.0

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Amount of time spent with you

4.9

Confidence in your doctor

4.9

Spoke using clear language

4.9

Patient Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

National Jewish Health Patient – December, 2023

Dr. Tavee is amazing, always prompt, explains the complicated history & treatment for my daughter. We travel from out of state just to see her because the care is top notch.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2023

I feel that *Dr. Sung give me the best of care, explaining my procedure in detail and being very honest. PLEASE keep *Dr. Sung at National Jewish he is very valuable to the hospital and to us as his patients. 8. *Dr. Sung is the best!
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023

Dr Sung is easy to talk to and always spends plenty of time with me answering my questions and addressing my concerns. Always kind and professional.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2023

Dr.Sung was absolutely outstanding. He deserves great praise. His O.R. Care Team was outstanding.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

I could not do the virtual visit si we did a telephone visit. I live in Pueblo and sometimes have a problem finding a ride to Denver and he understands this. Dr. Sung is an excelent Doctor and Surgeon
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

Very impressed with Dr. Sung! He was concerned about how I felt about my issues. Very professional friendly & didn't talk down to me. Made me feel comfortable & believed my symptoms were real.
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

Good experience!
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2023

*Dr. Sung was awesome! He took the time and explained the procedure so well. It was a blessing for me to have him as my doctor.
National Jewish Health Patient – February, 2023

You need a new category of EXCELLENT for every category in this section. *Dr. Sung was amazing! I was REALLY concerned about my heart situation and he answered all my questions, listened intently and was so easy to converse with.
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023

Dr. Sung Is very friendly and shows that he cares about you as a person. He answers all your questions and makes things easy to understand. He is extremely competent and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023

I was very impressed with Dr. Sungs knowledge and ability to explain information to me in a way that I could understand.
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023

Dr Sung excellent communicator
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023

*Dr. Sung is an excellent doctor!
National Jewish Health Patient – January, 2023

*Dr. Sung is very good highly recommend him.
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022

He glazes over concerns and doesn't give his full opinion about my condition. I read in the clinic reports that he is associating my condition to covid damage but he never disclosed or discussed that opinion with me.
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022

Dr. Sung is an outstanding doctor. I have complete confidence in him. He has performed three procedures on my heart all of them successfully.
National Jewish Health Patient – November, 2022

Good
National Jewish Health Patient – October, 2022

Dr. Sung has been pivotal in my healing journey. He is wise and knowledgeable while also being kind and caring. He has given me the support I needed to heal!
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

*Dr. Sung answered questions that I didn't even know I had yet! I feel blessed to have been his patient.
National Jewish Health Patient – September, 2022

Dr. Sung was very friendly yet professional. He explained things well and and seemed very knowledgable and confident. I was quite impressed by him and have already raved about him to my friends. Although I have to drive over 100 miles to see him, I believe it is worth it and I trust him with my care.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022

Excellent & informative care!
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022

Excellent experience.
National Jewish Health Patient – August, 2022

Dr. Sung was amazing!
National Jewish Health Patient – July, 2022

*Dr. Sung is wonderful and compassionate and brilliant. He works so collaboratively with my other doctors at NJH and outside.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

I feel very confident in Dr. Sung's abilities to make sure that my health Issue will be addressed with care.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

Again ONLY PERFECT.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

Saw only doctor.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

Dr Sung is a great physician. He listens very well, has given me very detailed information about how he can affect my condition and has explained / expanded on any questions I presented. I am very pleased to be a patient in his practice.
National Jewish Health Patient – June, 2022

Excellent discussion on treatment options and possible consequences of different treatment choices. I think everything was considered and I am satisfied with what felt like a joint decision at the end of the encounter.
National Jewish Health Patient – May, 2022

Doctors Are Awesome,rest of em' so so
National Jewish Health Patient – April, 2022

*Dr. Sung does a great job.

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