Raphael Sung, MD, FACC, FHRS

Raphael Sung
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)
Specialties and ConditionsSpecialties & Conditions
Research AreasResearch Areas

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

Education
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD
Stanford University (CA), BS
Internships
University of Pennsylvania Health System,
Residency
University of Pennsylvania Health System Program, Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of California (San Francisco), Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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

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.
 

Provider showed concern
4.8

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 PatientFebruary, 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 PatientJanuary, 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 PatientJanuary, 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 PatientJanuary, 2023
Dr Sung excellent communicator

National Jewish Health PatientJanuary, 2023
*Dr. Sung is an excellent doctor!

National Jewish Health PatientJanuary, 2023
*Dr. Sung is very good highly recommend him.

National Jewish Health PatientMarch, 2022
*Dr. Sung is very good at explaining what he has found with his tests. He is very easy to understand and is genuinely interested in treating your problems.

National Jewish Health PatientFebruary, 2022
*Dr. Sung was quite late to see me - he stayed for a good while but kept looking at his watch.

National Jewish Health PatientFebruary, 2022
He is absolutely amazing. He listens to my issues and has a strategy for care.

National Jewish Health PatientJanuary, 2022
*Dr. Sung is excellent.

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