Peter Aziz, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5000
- Desk:
- 216.445.6532
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Additional Locations
Pediatric Cardiology
Hillcrest Medical Building 2
6801 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5000
- Desk:
- 216.445.6532
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Treatment & Services
- Ablation in Pediatric Patients
- Ablation of Atrial Arrhythmias
- Ablation of Complex Arrhythmias
- Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias
- Abnormal Rhythm Ablation
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
- Arrhythmia Management Including Cardioversion
- Arrhythmia Mechanisms
- Cardiology
- Catheter Ablation
- Clinical Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Clinical Research in Congenital Heart Disease
- Cryoablation
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and CT Surgery
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
- Implantable Loop Recorder
- Inpatient Care
- Non-Fluoroscopic Cardiac Ablation
- Outpatient Care
- Pacemaker - Permanent
- Pacemaker Follow-up
- Pacemaker Implant
- Pacemaker Lead Extraction
- Pacemaker Lead Replacement
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Second Opinion
- Sports Cardiology Center
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Abnormal Heart Beats - Women
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Acquired Heart Block
- Arrhythmia
- Arrhythmias in Pediatric Patients
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Atrioventricular (AV) Block
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Brugada Syndrome
- Cardiac Problems in Athletes
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Disorders of the Heart
- Congenital Heart Block
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- Genetics of Arrhythmias
- Heart Palpitations
- Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
- Palpitations
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
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View All PlansAbout Peter Aziz, MD
Dr. Aziz completed his pediatric cardiology fellowship at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in 2010 and continued his training there in pediatric electrophysiology. During his fellowship, Dr. Aziz was awarded a training grant under the National Institute of Health (NIH) to investigate genotype and phenotype correlations in pediatric patients with long QT syndrome. Dr. Aziz also acquired skills in catheter ablation of pediatric arrhythmias and device (pacemaker and ICD) implantation. Following his fellowship, Dr. Aziz joined the Cleveland Clinic as a pediatric electrophysiologist. He is active in the training and teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, an activity that continuously inspires him. Dr. Aziz is also quite active in research and was the recent recipient of the SADS 2011 Young Investigator Award for his work on long QT syndrome.
Dr Aziz acquired skills in Catheter Ablation of pediatric arrhythmias and device implantation which is a regular part of his clinical practice.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2011
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Electrophysiology
Philadelphia,
PA
2011
Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Pediatric Cardiology
Philadelphia,
PA
2010
Residency - University of Michigan Health System
Pediatrics
Ann Arbor,
MI
2007
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Columbus,
OH
2004
Undergraduate - University of Michigan
Ann Arbor,
MI
2000
Professional Highlights
Following his fellowship training, Dr. Aziz joined the Cleveland Clinic as a pediatric electrophysiologist. Since joining as a staff physician Dr. Aziz has been awarded Lecturer of the Year consecutively since his appointment. He is active in the training and teaching of medical students, residents and fellows, an activity that continuously inspires him. Recently, Dr. Aziz was appointed the Director of the Sir Magdi Yacoub International Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology. This program is aimed at providing subspecialty training to international physicians who will return home to provide needed care to under-served pediatric patients with congenital heart disease and inherited arrhythmia disorders.
Dr. Aziz has been an invited lecturer on several occasions for his expertise in sudden cardiac death and inherited arrhythmias, which continues to be his academic and clinical passion. He is the first and current Director of the Inherited Arrhythmias Clinic, an effort that was proposed, initiated and established through his fervor in managing the channelopathy syndromes. Dr. Aziz looks forward to participating in the ever changing field of electrophysiology and hopes to constantly improve the outcomes of patients with inherited arrhythmia syndromes.
Certifications
- Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Specialty Interests
Abnormal heart rhythms, arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia, heart palpitations, long QT syndrome (LQTS), supraventricular tachycardia, syncope, ventricular tachycardia, Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW), electrophysiology study, radiofrequency ablation, device implantation
Awards & Honors
- Golden Key National Honor Society (University of Michigan) 1998.
- Delta Epsilon Iota Honors Society (University of Michigan) 1999.
- Betty Ford Scholarship Program (Ohio State University College of Medicine) 2001.
- The Steve T Koeff Outstanding Resident Teaching Award (University of Michigan Medical School) 2006-2007.
- Boston Scientific Fellow Scholarship Award 2009.
- Heart Rhythm Society Educational Scholarship, Emerging Electrophysiologist 2009.
- Medtronic Fellow Scholarship Grant 2010-2011.
- CHOP Research Poster Day Award 2011.
- SADS 2011 Young Investigator Award in Clinical and Translational Science 2011.
- Best Lecturer – Awarded by the Pediatric Residents at the Cleveland Clinic 2012-2016.
- Teacher of the Year – Awarded by the Pediatric Residents at the Cleveland Clinic 2014.
Research & Publications
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
19 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024
Dr. Peter Azia (s/p) was amazing! So kind and explained everything he was doing and what was going on with Luke. He is a true asset to the Cleveland clinic and our community
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
I love Dr. Aziz .
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2024
We have been seeing Dr Aziz for over 8 years. He is the very best. Always available when I had questions, which there were a lot in the beginning, best bedside manner ever, and just a complete joy! I wish more doctors were like him! :)
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024
Dr Aziz is fabulous
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024
I love Cleveland Clinic the staffs and Doctor are very courteous and professional I wouldn't recommend go anywhere else highly rated the best.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
Dr. Aziz is a phenomenal asset to the Cleveland Clinic. He is compassionate and caring and very knowledgeable. He is thorough and comprehensive in his exams and explanations.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024
Dr Aziz always does an amazing job! He listens, advocates and does so much teaching with my family so they truely understand their heart arrhythmia. We are very lucky to have him as our families' cardiologist.
Reviewed on May 14, 2024
Dr. Aziz was very personable, informative, and thorough. He explained things so not only could my husband and I understand them, but also so that my son did too. I would highly recommend him!
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
Dr. Aziz was wonderful at putting our daughter at ease during her appointment and got her in quickly.
Reviewed on May 6, 2024
Dr Aziz has wonderful bedside manners. He truly cares about his patients.
Reviewed on May 3, 2024
Dr. Aziz was very professional and address all my concerns. He's personable and would highly recommend him to anyone!
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024
All my current and past doctors at Cleveland Clinic have an excellent
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
Dr. Aziz and the other team members were great!
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024
Dr. Aziz is a very effective communicator. He listened carefully and engaged me in shared decision making.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
Dr. Azziz has great respect for his patients and brilliant at his profession!!!
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
Dr. Aziz was respectful, kind and showed concern for my daughter's issue. He personally followed up after testing in a timely fashion. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Dr. Aziz is an amazing physician., we traveled from out of state for this visit to maintain continuity of care with this medical provider. Thank you
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
Dr. Aziz was amazing. His bedside manner, the way he explained things, and just his overall demeanor was excellent. He seemed genuinely concerned and listened to everything we had to say about what had been going on with our daughter. He took the time to explain things to us, and really set our minds at ease. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023
I cannot say enough WONDERFUL things about Dr. Aziz! He is absolutely phenomenal, a true professional, and an expert in what he teaches and performs. His bedside manner is one of the bestlistens and truly cares. His whole team of PAs, NPs, and physicians are one of the best!