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Francisco J. Gensini Paez, MD, FACS

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Francisco J. Gensini Paez, MD, FACS

Medical Specialties

  • Cardiothoracic surgery
  • Pediatric cardiothoracic surgery

Meet the Provider

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

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About Francisco J. Gensini Paez

Francisco J. Gensini Paez, MD, FACS, is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Gensini has completed advanced training in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). He specializes in general cardiac and congenital cardiac surgery, and his clinical interests include pediatric and adult congenital heart defects. Dr. Gensini has also accumulated extensive experience in heart transplantation.

Dr. Gensini research interests have included congenital heart defects and their repairs.

Personal Interests

Dr. Gensini is particularly passionate about cooking. Other hobbies include camping and enjoying the outdoors, as also traveling with his family.

Education and Training

  • Univ.of Washington/Seattle Children's - Congenital Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
    Fellowship, 2009, Congenital Cardiac Surgery
  • UW - Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Fellowship, 2008, Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • UW - Dept. of General Surgery
    Residency, 2006, General Surgery
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
    Fellowship, 2002, Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Fundacion Valle del Lili
    Teaching Appointment, 2000
  • Universidad Pontifica Bolivariana
    Fellowship, 1999, Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Universidad del Valle
    Residency, 1996, General Surgery
  • Universidad del Valle
    Internship, 1993, General Surgery
  • Universidad del Valle
    Medical Education, 1990

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic Surgery, 2010, American Board of Thoracic Surgery