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Investigator Francisco Prieto, MD

Francisco Prieto, MD

 
Dr. Prieto received his MD from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and completed his family practice residency at University of Arizona, Tucson.  He has been a family medicine physician in Sacramento since 1986, as well a an Associate Clinical Professor at University of California, Davis, Department of Family Practice.  In 1997 he joined Sutter Medical Group and currently practices in Elk Grove.  He is a patient advocate for Diabetes and is actively involved in several committees and task forces.  He has been a researcher at the Sutter Institute for Medical Research since 2010. 


Sutter Health Research Enterprise
8170 Laguna Blvd., Suite 215
Elk Grove, CA, 95758
(916) 691-5900  
simr@sutterhealth.org

Primary Research Interests

  • Cancer
  • Heart Failure

Publications

Sociopsychological tailoring to address colorectal cancer screening disparities: a randomized controlled trial

Sociopsychological tailoring to address colorectal cancer screening disparities: a randomized controlled trial

Research Studies

Heart Failure Prevention "2 of 3 Study".

Primary prevention of heart failure among older adults who have no prior heart failure, myocardial infarction, nor advanced renal impairment

Investigators: Andrew Hudnut MD, SIMR Medical Director, Francisco Prieto MD, Craig Ruggles M.D.

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