Raphael Sung, MD, FACC, FHRS Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Raphael Sung, MD, is a cardiac electrophysiologist at National Jewish Health. Dr. Sung is in the Division of Cardiology and Department of Medicine. Associate Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2021 (2nd year) Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (2nd year) America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars 105 Patient Ratings 20 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Cardiac Electrophysiology Cardiology Programs Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology (Adult) Specialties & Conditions Arrhythmia & Palpitations Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia Cardiac Device Management Cardiac Sarcoidosis Congestive Heart Failure Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ventricular Fibrillation Ventricular Tachycardia Research Areas Arrhythmia & Palpitations Atrial Fibrillation Congestive Heart Failure Sudden Cardiac Arrest 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). News & Videos Electrophysiologist Dr. Raphael Sung Joins National Jewish Health Education Education 2004 University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD 1999 Stanford University (CA), BS Internships 2005 University of Pennsylvania Health System, Residency 2007 University of Pennsylvania Health System Program, Internal Medicine 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 Ask a Question through Patient Portal Sign in to your My National Jewish Health patient portal account to communicate with your care team, manage appointments, and more. Create an Account Contact Information Office: 877.225.5654 Locations National Jewish Health Main Campus 1400 Jackson St. Denver, CO 80206 Patient Ratings The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. This survey is about the patient care experience and does not address crucial characteristics like medical decision-making, prescribing the best therapy, and patient outcomes. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. Provider showed concern 4.7 Friendliness 4.8 Spoke using clear language 4.8 Provider explained things clearly 4.7 Amount of time spent with you 4.7 Provider included you in decisions 4.7 Confidence in your doctor 4.7 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.7 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, 2021 This was our first meeting. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Thank you very much. I think you actually care about my heart condition and willDo what you can to help me. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 *Dr. Sung was terrific. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 Excellent visit. All my questions were answered. National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2021 All went very well National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 *Dr. Sung is very personable, knowledgeable and was able to answer all my questions and explain the testing and what past tests indicated. I was happy he was in charge. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 He was really good. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 As good as it gets National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Travel from [out of state] to see the FABULOUS doctors @ Nat'l Jewish. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Excellent experience. Clearly the doctors were busy, but I felt they made an extraordinary effort to provide the best guidance and care. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 *Dr. Sung is another super star in your cardiology department. I have full confidence in him. show more National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 *Dr. Sung and his team are the best. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Excellent grasp of my concerns. His instructions for tracking oxygen levels & heart rate during exercise probably solved the issue. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 all dr/nurses took the time to explain all the tests [my wife] had done. i have no doubt that had we not come to NJH we would not have found out what her medical problems were. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 outstanding medical provider National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 I was very impressed with the doctor's professionalism and thoroughness explaining the recommended procedure. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2021 Loved *Dr. Sung! I've already recommended him. He was supportive of my KETO diet and was going to recommend it possibly to some patients. Most doctors disregard it or don't know much about it. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 Dr. Sung is a delight to work with . . . Highly recommend him to anyone in need of his expertise! National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2020 outstanding care! National Jewish Health Patient– September, 2020 *Dr. Sung and I are partners in my care. We discussed options - we both asked each other questions and as a team came up w/a care plan. A true professional and a valued member of my team -