Richard Sterba, M.D.
| Appointed: |
1982 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Pediatric Cardiology
Cardiovascular Medicine (Lorain)
Cardiovascular Medicine
Biographical Sketch
Richard Sterba, MD, has been a Staff Physician at Cleveland Clinic for more than 25 years. He is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He trained in electrophysiology at Duke University Medical Center. He is a member of both the Pediatric and Cardiovascular Institutes.
His clinical areas of expertise include arrhythmia management, adult congenital heart disease, cardiac problems in athletes, pediatric syncope and pediatric cardiology. He has a special interest in the use of cardiac ablation to treat supraventricular tachycardia, especially in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome.
He has received a Top Doctor Award by Cleveland magazine for the past three years. He evaluates patients on main campus, and at the Wooster and Lorain campuses.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health, Columbus, OH |
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| Internship: | The North Carolina Baptist Hospitals, Pediatric, Winstin-Salem, NC |
| Residency: | The North Carolina Baptist Hospitals, Pediatrics, Winstin-Salem, NC |
| Fellowship: | Duke University Medical Center, Pediatric Cardiology, Durham, NC |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH |
Certifications
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatrics
Specialty Interests
Arrhythmias and ablation in pediatric patients, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, syncope, cardiac problems in athletes, adult congenital heart disease, pediatric cardiology.
Awards & Honors
Best Doctor Award, Cleveland magazine, 2007
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- Heart Rhythm Society
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pediatric Electrophysiology Society
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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