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Appointed: 2006

Andrej Alfirevic, M.D.

(216) 444-9383

Andrej Alfirevic, M.D.

Department: Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Location: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Mail Code J4-331
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
WorkPhone:(216) 444-9383

Biographical Sketch

Andrej Alfirevic, MD, is a Staff Physician in the Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart &Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic. His interests include perioperative transesophageal echocardiogram, coagulation disorders associated with cardiopulmonary bypass and fellowship/resident teaching.

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology
Cleveland, OH USA
2006
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesiology
Cleveland, OH USA
2005
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesiology - Pre-Resident
Cleveland, OH USA
2001
Medical School - University of Zagreb School of Medicine
Zagreb Croatia
1999

Certifications

  • Anesthesiology

Specialty Interests

3D echocardiography, cardiothoracic anesthesiology,fellow and resident education, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, intraoperative TEE, intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography, resident teaching, transcutaneous devices in cardiovascular disease

Additional Training

Advanced Perioperative TEE training, Department of Cardiology, March 2007-October 2007

Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • Society of Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologists

Industry Relationships

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Languages Spoken

  • English