Marcelo Gomes, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.4420
- Desk:
- 216.444.3352
- Fax:
- 216.636.6955
Additional Locations
Cardiovascular Medicine
Solon Family Health Center
29800 Bainbridge Road
Solon, OH 44139
Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.519.6800
- Desk:
- 216.444.3352
- Fax:
- 216.636.6955
Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Debridement of Skin and Wound
- Noninvasive Testing for Vascular Disease
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection
- Vascular Medicine Section
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Adverse Effects Anticoagulants
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Aorta Disease
- Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
- Atheroembolism
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrophie Blanche
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clots
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Coumadin Skin Necrosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Edema
- Erythromelalgia
- Factor V Leiden
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)
- Frostbite
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
- Hepatic Artery Aneurysm
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- Iliac Artery Aneurysm
- Iliac Artery Occlusion (Blockage)
- Intestinal Ischemic Syndrome
- Ischemic Digits (Upper Extremity)
- Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS)
- Leg Circulation Problems
- Lipedema
- Lower Extremity Ulcers
- Lupus Anticoagulant
- Lymphedema
- Marfan Syndrome
- May-Thurner Syndrome (MTS)
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Popliteal Artery Aneurysms
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES)
- Post-Phlebitic (Thrombotic) Syndrome
- Protein C Deficiency
- Protein S Deficiency
- Prothrombin Gene Mutation
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Raynaud's Phenomenon
- Renal Artery Aneurysm
- Renal Artery Disease
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Splenic Artery Aneurysm
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Swollen Leg
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
- Thromboangiitis Obliterans
- Ulnar Artery Aneurysm
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Diseases
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Stasis Leg Ulcers
- Visceral Artery Aneurysms
- Visceral Ischemic Syndrome
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View All PlansAbout Marcelo Gomes, MD
Marcelo P. Villa-Forte Gomes, MD, is co-Associate Section Head of the Section of Vascular Medicine, the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, at the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed to Cleveland Clinic in 2003. He is board-certified in internal medicine and vascular medicine.
Specialty Interests: deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, hypercoagulable states, thrombophilia, peripheral arterial disease and anticoagulant therapy.
Success Rates: The Section of Vascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinicis one of the most active vascular medicine programs in the United States. Ourspecialists treat patients with a wide variety of vascular problems, includingall forms of arterial, venous, and lymphatic disorders; thrombotic disordersand hypercoagulable states. They also provide wound care and management of riskfactors for heart and vascular disease and are experts in the use of the neworal anticoagulants (blood thinners). The Section of Vascular Medicine offers specialty clinics for patients with various disorders, includingfibromuscular dysplasia and lymphedema and subspecialty care such as retrievalof inferior vena cava filters and endovenous laser ablation (minimally invasivetreatment for varicose veins). Success rates for specific procedures areavailable at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education: A native of Brazil, Dr. Gomes received his medical degree from the Rio de Janeiro State University. He completed residencies in internal medicine both in Rio de Janeiro and at Cleveland Clinic. Next, he completed a fellowship in vascular medicine and advanced fellowship in clinical thrombosis.
Research and Publications: Dr. Gomes has a wide range of research and treatment interests, including blood clotting disorders, carotid artery disease, claudication, deep venous thrombosis, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, hypercoagulable states, peripheral arterial disease, peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary embolism and thrombophilia.
Dr. Gomes is a Fellow of the Society for Vascular Medicine, as well as member of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis, American Heart Association, American College of Physicians, and Brazilian Society of Cardiology. He has been a speaker at medical conferences and symposia both in Brazil and the United States. His research articles have been published in major scientific journals and he has contributed chapters for textbooks.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2007
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Vascular Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1999
Residency - Rio de Janeiro State University
Internal Medicine
1996
Medical Education - Rio de Janeiro State University
1992
Certifications
- Vascular Medicine
Specialty Interests
Adverse effects anticoagulants, blood clots, hypercoagulable states, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, general vascular medicine, peripheral artery disease
Research & Publications
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171 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
44 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
Dr Gomes was incredible So courteous.respectful & exceedingly helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
It would be nice if there was a direct number to call the Doctor. I spent an hour trying to find out if a Dr received my records with no luck.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
Dr Gomez was very kind and thorough. He made sure to answer all my questions without making me feel rushed
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024
Dr. Gomes is a good Doctor
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024
Dr. Gomes is a wonderful Dr.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
Dr. Gomes is one of the best doctors I have ever dealt with. Just terrific.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
I have been going to Dr. Gomez for 10 years. He is an excellent physician.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024
Dr. Gomes is very patient centered!
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024
Excellent doctor
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2023
Dr.Gomez has a a great doctor. Answered my questions throughly. Very attentive and approachable
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
Dr Gomes is wonderful
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Gomes is wonderful. He explains things incredibly well and takes his time to answer your questions. I'm a nurse practitioner myself and couldn't say anything better about him!
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2023
Love doctor Gomes
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023
I had a very good experience and found dr Gomez and the nurse pleasant and caring.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023
Very unfriendly staff including the doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2023
Doctor has no sense of humor. Too serious and unfriendly
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
Dr Gomes always showed his personal interest in my health and my questions about symptoms, care options and medication options. Very thorough.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
I cannot make any negative comment if I wanted! Excellent customer service. Caring , clean environment. my MD met and exceeded all my expectations!'
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023
Great bed side manner and obviously an expert in his field. An outstanding physician!!
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
All good. Appointment made right after physical with my pc physician while still on the 3rd floor.
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
Dr. Gomes knew immediately what the problem was with my leg discoloration. He explained how the problem started and gave a good solution to preventing further issues. I really appreciate his time.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
Dr. Gomes is very caring and listens to my concerns. He goes into depths regarding my health issues.
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Dr Gomes, was very good!
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2023
Dr. Gomes always provides personalized care and I feel he genuinely cares about his patients. I trust him for his advice and my care.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023
Dr. Gomes is a phenomenal care provider. Attentive, respectful and inclusive to my needs. I will travel to the Main Campus because of the quality of service he provides.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023
Dr. Gomes is an amazing doctor!! He always answers any questions I have, makes sure I understand what's happening with my care, and if it's a medical concern that's not his specialty, he always ensures I'm referred to correct specialty. A doctor who truly cares for my well-being!
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2023
Dr. Gomes is an excellent physician and vascular expert. He personally demonstrated his concern for good communication and all results were reviewed and concerns were address completely. He is a true asset to Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
Felt doctor was very intelligent. Asked direct questions and gave good explanation of what he was finding in my exam.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
I have always had a very good experience with Dr. Gomes. He listens to me and hears me when I tell him things or ask questions.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
I have the utmost respect and confidence in the care from the Cleveland Clinic doctors, nurses, and others.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Dr. Gomez in his nurse assistant are 2 incredibly caring medical professionals.
Reviewed on Jul 17, 2023
Great experience with Dr. Gomes
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
Dr. Gomes is always very good about explaining my treatment.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023
DR. GOMES IS THE BEST!!
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
Dr. Gomes was very thoughtful. He explained everything thoroughly. He listened and answered my questions. I felt very comfortable with him.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
Great doctor
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
Dr. Gomes always listens and provides excellent advice. He's always positive and makes sure I understand the medication I take and what effects from it I will have.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
Dr. Gomes is a caring physician who took his time with me and helped me understand that I will be taking a blood thinner for life
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
Dr Gomes is an exceptional clinician
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
Wish all Doctors were as respectful and caring as Dr Gomes
Reviewed on May 30, 2023
My care provider was very calm and explained everything to me.
Reviewed on May 18, 2023
Dr Gomes was very nice and listen to me. Would recommend and definitely see him in the future if needed
Reviewed on May 17, 2023
Dr.Gomes always shows concern. Always if needed, directs you in getting any additional medical help that is needed. Extremely grateful for his help.
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Dr Gomez and his Nursing staff are awesome I will highly recommend him Thanks again Dr Gomez and Staff for a fantastic visit