Find the right doctor.Get information about our new institute structure.my health. MyChart.Find the right doctor.

Conrad Simpfendorfer, M.D.

Print this Content
Email this Content
Appointed: 1982
Gender: Male
Languages: English
Spanish
Cardiovascular Medicine
Phone:(216) 444-2913
Location:Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code J2-3
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
 
 
Biographical Sketch

Conrad Simpfendorfer. MD, FACC, is an Interventional Cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. His specialty interests include the treatment of valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease. He specializes in cardiac catheterization and coronary interventions.

A native of Chile, Dr. Simpfendorfer received his medical degree from Catholic University of Chile, in Santiago, graduating with "Unanimous Distinction." He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland, followed by a fellowship in cardiology at Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed to Cleveland Clinic Staff in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in 1982.

Dr. Simpfendorfer received the Distinguished Teacher Award from the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in 1994 and from Interventional Cardiology in 2006. In 2003, Dr. Simpfendorfer received the SOLACI Award from the Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology for his continued support of educational activities of the Society. In 2006, he was honored by the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico with the Dr. Ignacio Chavez Medal. He was named among the Best Doctors in America for 2007-2008.

A frequent invited lecturer at international medical meetings, Dr. Simpfendorfer has authored more than one hundred articles and book chapters on his specialty interests. He has also served as the primary and co-investigator for numerous clinical studies related to coronary interventions.

Dr. Simpfendorfer is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), Fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography,  Fellow of the American College of Angiology,  Fellow of the Interamerican College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Fellow of the Council on Geriatric Cardiology. In addition, he is a member of the American College of Physicians and the International Andreas Gruentzig Society. He is an Honorary Member of the Cardiology Societies of Chile, Ecuador and Peru.

Dr. Simpfendorfer was Chairman of the Cleveland Clinic International Center from 1998 to 2006 and is currently a member of the Board of Governors and Board of Trustees.

Back to Top
Professional Highlights
  • Best Doctors in America, 2007-2008
  • Dr. Ignacio Chavez Medal, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico, 2006
  • Distinguished Teacher Award, Interventional Cardiology, 2006
  • SOLACI Award, Latin American Society of Interventional Cardiology, 2003
  • Distinguished Teacher Award, Cardiovascular Medicine, 1994
Back to Top
Education & Fellowships
Medical School:Catholic University Medical School, Santiago, Chile
 
Internship:Saint Luke's Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Residency:Saint Luke's Medical Center, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Fellowship:Cleveland Clinic, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cleveland, OH
Fellowship:Cleveland Clinic, Cardiology, Cleveland, OH
Back to Top
Certifications

Interventional Cardiology

Cardiovascular Disease

Internal Medicine

Back to Top
Specialty Interests
Valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes and acute myocardial infarction, cardiac cathererization, coronary interventions.
Back to Top
Awards & Honors
  • Best Doctors in America, 2007-2008
  • Guest of Honor, City of Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2007
  • Dr. Ignacio Chavez Medal, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico, 2006
  • Distinguished Teacher Award, Section of Interventional Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic, 2005-2006
  • SOLACI Award, Latinamerican Society of Interventional Cardiology, 2003
  • Distinguished Teacher Award, Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, 1994
Back to Top
Professional Memberships
  • American College of Cardiology
  • Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Heart Association
  • Society of Cardiology of Chile, Ecuador and Peru
Back to Top
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Back to Top
Specializes in Services
Back to Top
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists report if they have any collaborations with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 10/6/2008, Dr. Simpfendorfer has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about relationships with industry and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
( † Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)