David Baran, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Treatment & Services
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Hemodynamic Evaluation
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
- Mechanical Assist Devices
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Second Opinion
- Swan-Ganz Catheterization
- Ventricular Assist Device
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyloidosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Constrictive-Pericarditis
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged Heart
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
- Hemochromatosis
- Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Right Heart Failure
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David A. Baran, MD, serves as Section Head of Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Baran was System Director for Advanced Heart Failure, Transplant, and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He also served for 14 years as Director of Heart Failure and Transplant Research at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
Dr. Baran earned his undergraduate degree at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton and his medical degree at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa. He completed an internal medicine residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. His advanced training includes a clinical cardiology fellowship at New York’s Mount Sinai Medical Center and two fellowships at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, one in congestive heart failure and another in transplant cardiology and mechanical assist device.
As a clinical researcher, Dr. Baran is largely focused on transplant immunosuppression and the management of cardiogenic shock including device therapies. He led the team that created the SCAI Shock classification system, which is used worldwide to describe the severity of cardiogenic shock. His research consists of co-authoring more than 120 peer-reviewed articles, publishing 150 abstracts, and conducting more than 125 lectures/presentations.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2022
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Campus
Heart Transplant Fellowship
New York,
NY
1999
Fellowship - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Cardiovascular Diseases
New York,
NY United States
1998
Residency - New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Campus
Internal Medicine
New York,
NY
1995
Medical Education - University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Tampa,
FL United States
1992
Professional Highlights
- Section Head, Heart Failure, Transplant and MCS, Cleveland Clinic Florida
- Led team establishing SCAI Shock Staging which is used worldwide
- Prospective trial of reduced immunosuppression in adult heart transplant recipients
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Awards & Honors
University Scholar, College of Natural Science, Florida Atlantic University 1988
- Award for outstanding scholarship in the class of 1988, College of Natural Science.
Infectious Diseases Special Contribution, Tampa General Hospital, May 1992
- Designed ID consult database for the Department, to allow tracking of patients seen in consult, allowing trend analysis, and data collection for potential research projects.
Letter of Commendation, Department of Medicine, Presbyterian Hospital 1993
- Outstanding medical student teaching, based on confidential student evaluations.
Elected to Fellowship, American College of Cardiology, 2000
Mt. Sinai Hospital Team Excellence Award, 2001
- Overall excellence of cardiac transplant team, shared by all members
Mentor, Fellow recipient of Abstract Travel Award. Transplant Summit 2005: Defining the Future. San Francisco, October 26-28, 2005.
Mentor, Fellow recipient of Abstract Travel Award. Transplant Summit 2007: Defining the Future. Chicago, October 23-25, 2007.
Mentor, Fellow recipients of Travel Grant Award. AST Fellow in Transplant Training Seminar, Grapevine, Texas, Oct 2009
Mentor, Fellow recipients of Travel Grant Award. AST Fellow in Transplant Training Seminar, Grapevine, Texas, Oct 2010
Mentor, Fellow recipients of Travel Grant Award. AST Fellow in Transplant Training Seminar, Grapevine, Texas, Oct 2011
Mentor, Fellow recipients of Travel Grant Award. AST Fellow in Transplant Training Seminar, Grapevine, Texas, Oct 2012
Mentor, Fellow recipients of Travel Grant Award. AST Fellow in Transplant Training Seminar, Grapevine, Texas, Oct 2013
Elected to Fellowship, Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention, May 2014
Elected to Fellowship, Heart Failure Society of America, May 2019
“Top Doc”, Coastal Virginia Magazine 2019-2020 (Cardiology division)
Memberships
Name of Society American College of Cardiology
Role / Title Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Start-End Dates 1997- Present
Name of Society American Heart Association
Role / Title Member, Clinical Cardiology Council
Start-End Dates 1997- Present
Name of Society International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
Role / Title Member
Start-End Dates 1998- Present
Name of Society American Society of Transplantation
Role / Title Member, former Executive Council Chair
Start-End Dates 2006- Present
Name of Society Heart Failure Society of America
Role / Title Fellow of the Heart Failure Society of America
Start-End Dates 2010- Present
Name of Society Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention
Role / Title Fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention
Start-End Dates 2014- Present
Name of Society Extracorporeal Life Support Organization
Role / Title Member
Start-End Dates 2019- Present
Research & Publications
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As of 7/11/2024, Dr. Baran has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. 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.
Donation of Financial Interest. Dr. Baran has consulted for, received compensation for serving as a fiduciary from, or received royalties from the following companies but instructed them to donate all compensation to not-for-profit causes or to the Cleveland Clinic to support research and education:
- NIRSense, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.
249 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
65 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
Dr Baran is extraordinary. He listens and is generally very communicative. When I leave I always feel smarter than when I arrived.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Dr. Baran is an amazing Doctor. He takes the time to listen to your concerns and always addresses your concerns. Dr. Baran is the best and I can't thank him enough.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Sometimes time consuming to find a doctor and make an appointment . Often too fare forward Not so with Dr. Baran which was very prompt and timely .
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
I can count on one hand the number of doctors I like. Dr. Baran is one of them and the only doctor at Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr Baran was exceptional - attentive, caring, knowledgeable, empathetic and kind
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2024
Dr. Baran and all the Medical Team in the Cardiology Department are always on top of my medical needs! Very caring and supportive'
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2024
Excellent care, the Doctor answered all our questions and discussed everything in detail!
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2024
Dr. Baran is a truly exceptional doctor. He is very knowledgeable, patient, and thorough.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2024
Dr Baran is an will always be a wonderful doctor, he's helped my mom so much
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
Dr baran was excellent
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024
Dr Baran is the best
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024
Dr Baran listens. When he is inputting information into the computer, he stops and looks at me when I have a question or am adding information. He actively listens.
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2024
Dr is the greatest and the entire staff
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024
This was my first appointment with Dr Baran, and I left our meeting feeling that my care is in the best of hands. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience, explained things clearly, and was very attentive to my needs and concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Dr Baran is the best doctor. I am doing so well because of him.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
Excellent person, excellent doctor
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
My Dr was fantastic he is a very caring person
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024
Dr. Baran was extremely understanding and knowledgeable. He took his time to explain things to me and to listen. I felt very optimistic after my appointment. I am happy that I was connected to Dr. Baran.
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024
Dr Baran is not only a leader in the field of Heart failure l, he truly cares about his patients and is always willing to take the time to answer your questions. I am very lucky to have Dr Baran as my doctor
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024
I learned so much from my time with Dr Baron So happy to be in his care
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2024
Dr. Baran is an amazing Doctor and takes the time to listen to your concerns and address them. Thank you for taking care of me.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2024
Dr Baran makes me feel so comfortable during my visits with him. I think he's very concerned with my condition and wishes to do his best towards my improvement.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Dr. David Baran is the first Cardiologist at Weston that I completely trust. The last Cardiologist I completely trusted was in Ohio, Dr. Mazen Hanna
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Doctor David Baran is one of the best if not is the best care provider at Cleveland Clinic. He excels in so many areas of treatment. He's concerned about my worries and patiently listens
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Dr Baran and his stafff are wonderful.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Excellent care byDr Baran and his team
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Baran is world class! I highly respect his level of knowledge and experience. and especially appreciate his bedside manner and patience.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
Dr. Baran has been my Heart Failure / Transplant doctor for 13 years. I have followed him down to Florida, he is amazing
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
Dr Baran is one of a kind
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
Dr. Baran is awesome!
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
Love that all my doctors can see my medical situation.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
I am very pleased to have Dr. Baran as my cardiologist. I never feel rushed when I am with him. He listens intently to my concerns and responds appropriately to my questions. I trust his instincts and his expertise. Whenever I have had occasion to write to him, he or one of his team have always responded in a timely manner.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
Dr Baron, exceptional physician..Intelligent, excellent communicator..
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Excellent doctor, I can count my favorite doctors on one hand and still have fingers leftover. Dr.Baran is one of the doctor's I count in that tally.
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Dr Baran was great
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Dr. Baran is excellent.
Reviewed on May 23, 2024
Dr Baran offers the highest level of care with an incredible degree of compassion and empathy. He takes time to listen carefully to anxieties and concerns that arise with cardiac issues and responds in a manner that shows he was listening and cares. He has my highest praise and respect.
Reviewed on May 20, 2024
Dr Baran is genuinely concerned about my wellbeing which is sadly not so normal these days
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Great experience, Dr Baran is awesome, along with the whole Cleveland clinic staff.
Reviewed on May 10, 2024
Great experience, Dr Baran gives me hope that I trust.
Reviewed on May 9, 2024
Dr. Was great, answered all of my questions took the time to explain my heart problems and go over a procedure I will be having. Nothing they gave me a problem.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Dr. Baran has contacted me through My Chart in a very reasonable time and has been very clear of his instructions.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Great doctor. Very on top of things.
Reviewed on May 3, 2024
The care provided by Dr Baran has been exceptional.
Reviewed on May 2, 2024
Dr. Baran did what he do, and I am a better man for it.
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
Wonderful doctor
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024
I sent an email to the Dr on Friday, I still have ongoing pain and fatigue, haven't had any reply or help yet
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
Dr. Baran shows exceptional rapport with both myself and my wife (also his patient). He seems genuinely interested in providing the best possible care. He presents his thoughts In an easily understood manner. Glad to have him on my team!
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
My wife and I are very happy with Dr.Bsrran, appreciate all the things he's done for to healthy seniors, thanks Doc
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
Extremely pleased with Dr Batrron and his nurses
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Dr David very excellent with me and very encouraging about my health and I'm very bless and thank to have him as my newest heart doctor and im looking foward to ne he patients and I hope the global financial services will work with me as good as possible so I can make my trip to see doc more and for a better health
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
Dr Baran is the BEST Answers every question. Very thorough
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
Dr. Baran is the best! I've followed him from NJ for 19 years!
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Baran is incredibly gods , professional and efficient
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023
Dr. Baran answered my questions and gave a clear path of next steps.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Thank you doctor Baran for all you do and great expertise.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023
Great hospital and great staff , if I have go a dr or hospital that's where u goung
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Dr Baran explained himself very well
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Love that I can see Dr. Baran at the Coral Springs location
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Baran is THE BEST!!!!! He listens and is easy to talk to. I LOVE that he has his email on his business card. Gives me peace of mind that I can contact him directly in an emergency. All your doctors should do this. It's a nightmare trying to connect with other doctors I use at Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr Baron is great
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
Thank you Dr Baran for always providing exceptional care to my mother
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023
Dr Baran is truly appreciated and we are grateful for all he does
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023
Dr Baran is an excellent doctor. He listens to whatever issue you're Concerned with and when he's done your mind is completely at ease. I would highly recommend Dr Baran
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023
Dr. Baran was excellent. He patiently answered all my questions and explained next steps.