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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Surgeon No
Locations
Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
Primary Location

Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center

Appointment:
440.695.4000
Desk:
440.695.4000
Fax:
440.695.4649

Additional Locations

Cardiovascular Medicine

Fairview Hospital

18101 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
Directions

Appointment:
216.476.7000
Desk:
440.695.4000
Fax:
440.695.4649
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Echocardiography
  • General Cardiology
  • Regional Heart and Vascular
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Heart Valve Disease
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Insurance

Insurance

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Biography

About Raul Schwartzman, MD

Raul Schwartzman, MD, is a cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He practices at Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, and the Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, Avon, Ohio. Dr. Schwartzman is board certified in internal medicine, cardiology, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography.

Dr. Schwartzman earned his medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine,Buenos Aires, Argentina, and completed a research fellowship at the Lanari Medical Institute, Buenos Aires. He served a five-year cardiovascular medicine residency with the last year as chief resident at Sanatorio Mitre, Buenos Aires, while earning an advanced degree in cardiology from the University of Buenos Aires and the Argentine Society of Cardiology.

After earning that distinction, Dr. Schwartzman continued his training as a postdoctoral research fellow in cardiological sciences, St. George’s Hospital Medical School, London, U.K. He returned to Buenos Aires to accept a position as head of the Coronary Care Unit at Sanatorio Güemes. During this period he also was a fellow and lecturer in evidence-based cardiology with the Grupo de Estudio, Docencia e Investigación Clínica and the Argentine Medical Association.

Dr. Schwartzman first came to Cleveland Clinic as a postdoctoral research fellow in molecular cardiology with the Lerner Research Institute, receiving a Cleveland Clinic Award of Excellence at the conclusion of his training. He subsequently completed a three-year internal medicine residency at St. Vincent Charity Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, as chief resident in his final year. He continued his specialty training as a fellow in cardiovascular medicine at New York Methodist Hospital where he was recognized for excellence in teaching as a fellow and an attending physician. He was named to the Methodist Hospital attending staff in 2009, the position he held immediately prior to his appointment to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2013.

He has been a frequent speaker at the Argentine Society of Cardiology and has authored or co-authored more than two dozen scientific papers in leading medical journals and medical textbook chapters. Dr. Schwartzman is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography.

He is fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese and Italian.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2013

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - New York Methodist Hospital
Cardiovascular Disease
Brooklyn, NY USA
2009

Residency - St. Vincent Charity Hospital
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2006

Medical Education - Universidad de Buenos Aires
MD
Buenos Aires,
1988

Undergraduate - University of Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires, Argentina,

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Echocardiography

Specialty Interests

General cardiology, heart valve disease, echocardiography

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 1/23/2023, Dr. Schwartzman has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

252 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

37 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

This is only the second time that I've seen Dr Schwartzman and felt very comfortable. Felt like I knew him all my life. He is very thorough. Will be seeing him and his crew in six months.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr. Schwartzman is a true professional!

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Dr. Schwartzman is really a great doctor. He explained my ultrasound results and helped me with any concerns I had. I trust him very much and like his pragmatic approach and personality very much.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Dr. Schwartzman is also my father's cardiologist and my father referred me to him. We both really like Dr. Schwartzman!

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024

A very professional and astute doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024

As stated earlier he is a very good doctor

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr. Schwartman gave me his full attention and took the time to answer all my questions so that I fully understood the results of tests.

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2023

Dr. Schwartzman was very thorough in his description and explanation of my echocardiogram.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023

Nice man, don't feel he's concerned for my conditions and my concerns.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

I had a surgery when I was 2 years old, had follow-ups till I was 8, and was told then not to have further follow-ups. Now that I'm 30, my primary care physician thought it would be a good idea to have a follow-up. It was nice to hear Dr. Schwartzman say point blank: "I don't want to see you as a patient again". It was funny, but a resounding note that my heart still looks great and I have no reason to check on it again any time soon.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

Easy scheduling. Dr schwartmans office had a cancellation and I got in.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

Dr schwartzman is a nice guy, incredibly knowlegabke and answered all my questions and concerns. He was recommended by my father who had open heart surgery 10 years ago. I am glad to be under such good care

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023

Dr. Schwartzman is awesome. I can tell he cares about me and he makes sure he gets me with teams that are best suited for my condition.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

Dr. Schwartzman is the essentialProfessional doctor who still exudes warmth and personality.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

Calming and caring doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Was very nice and I liked him.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023

Dr. Schwartzman is always very thorough and discusses the options available to me. I feel my overall healthcare is in the best hands.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023

Dr Shwartzman is an excellent Dr, I don't want to change him for nobody, his is very professional and help me to understand my labels of my blood pressure, thank you very much to him ans his assistant (I hope you understand what I say because I don't know how write English, thank you

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023

Dr. Schwartzman was very personable, logical and informative regarding my medical path forward!

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

DR. Schwartzman is always very personable,good listener and thorough! Hes a great Dr. And makes you feel welcome. I Appreciate all he's done for me.

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Dr Schwartzman explained the status of my mitral valve problem and ease my concern about disease progression.

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2023

The doctor is great

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023

Excellent Provider

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

Dr Schwartzman is a great Dr, a compassionate person, and always providing ideas for a better quality of life.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023

Dr Schwartzman is one of my favorite Doctors I see.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Very pleased with Dr. Schwartzman on all levels

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Doctor was amazing!

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023

Dr. Schwartzman always treats me with respect and patiently answers my questions. I would recommend him to any of my friends or relatives.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Dr. Schwartzman is an excellent doctor and shows care and concern always

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

The doctor was very courteous and thorough. And was concerned about my overall well-being.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2023

Best Doctor ever

Reviewed on May 23, 2023

Very good appointment and nice to have him in my circle of doctors if and when I may need to see him again.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

Dr Schwartzman is first class. He is no nonsense yet soft spoken, considerate and definitive about next steps. He addressed all of my questions

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023

Very easy to talk to. He's real!

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023

Dr S was awesome. He was kind and had a great sense of humor

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023

I trust Dr. Schwartzman.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

The Doctor saw I am a cripple, so he offered to zip up my coat. The only other ones that do that are my daughter and granddaughter.

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