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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6697
Desk:
216.444.3410
Fax:
216.636.6975

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Aorta Center
  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Clinical Cardiology Section
  • C-Reactive Protein Testing
  • Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Myocardial Viability Imaging
View all 9 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythms
  • Amyloidosis
  • Aneurysms
  • Angina
  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome
  • Aorta Disease
  • Aortic Aneurysms
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
  • Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
  • Atheroembolism
  • Atherosclerosis (vascular)
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Constrictive-Pericarditis
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Diabetic Heart Disease
  • Dyspnea
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Disease - Women
  • Heart Murmur
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Heart Related Illnesses
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Myxomas
  • Pericardial Disease
  • Pericardial Effusion
  • Pericarditis
  • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Sarcoid Heart Disease
View all 40 Specialties +
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Biography

About Benico Barzilai, MD

Benico Barzilai, MD, is staff cardiologist (and past Section Head) in the Section of Clinical Cardiology in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic.

Specialty Interests: General cardiology, heart valve disease, echocardiography, electrocardiography

Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been ranked the #1 hospital for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report since 1994. Success rates for specific procedures are available at: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx

Education and Training: Dr. Barzilai earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois School Of Medicine. He served his internship and residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo., where he also completed a fellowship in cardiology. He has held an academic appointment at the Washington University School of Medicine since 1984.

Dr. Barzilai was appointed to the staff at Cleveland Clinic in 2009. Prior to that, he was a long-time member of the staff at Barnes-Jewish Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine. He was Director of the Valvular Heart Disease Clinic and a Professor of Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Dr. Barzilai has a long-standing interest in coronary artery disease and valvular disease, and the Center for Treatment of Valvular Heart Disease at Barnes-Jewish Hospital was established under his leadership.

Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Barzilai has been published extensively in leading scientific journals, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Chest and Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

About Dr. Barzilai: “I enjoy figuring out what’s wrong with my patients. I’m a diagnostician and I truly enjoy figuring out what’s wrong with them and implementing a treatment plan. I always try to be as accessible as I can be to my patients, and my secretary does a great job of helping me out with that!

Leisure activities: In his spare time, Dr. Barzilai enjoys spending time with his wife, going out to eat in Cleveland, and enjoying the Cleveland Orchestra and performances at Playhouse Square. He also enjoys visiting national parks; is a St. Louis Rams season ticket holder; and an avid Chicago White Sox fan.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2009

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine
Cardiology
St. Louis, MO USA
1984

Residency - Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
St. Louis, MO USA
1981

Medical Education - University of Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago, IL USA
1978

Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH USA
1974

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Specialty Interests

General cardiology, heart valve disease, echocardiography, electrocardiography

Awards & Honors

  • Top MD, Consumers Checkbook
  • 2005, Neville Award for Clinical Excellence
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Benico Barzilai, MD.

(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.)

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 3/3/2023, Dr. Barzilai has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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.

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.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

153 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

17 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023

We have always found our experiences with Cleveland Clinic to be exceptional. Dr. Barzilai is professional and caring, never failing to ask pertinent questions.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2023

I think the world of dr. Barzilai!!! He is so understanding.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023

Dr Barzilai continues to be a superstar when it comes to providing the highest level of health care to me and my family

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023

Positive experience all around. The doctor was great at his job.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023

I really like Dr. Barzalai He's very thorough and never makes you feel rushed it's obvious he really cares about his patients that is not something you necessarily learn in med school. Dr. Barzalai is a great asset to the Cleveland clinic!

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023

I have recommended Dr. Barzalai and the Cleveland clinic to many others and will continue to do so!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023

Dr. B is the bomb. Absolutely ADORE him!!!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023

I have recommended Dr Barzilai

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2023

Always great to see Dr. B

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023

This physician truly seems to care about me

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022

Dr. Barzilai and his team physicians have always been good listeners and give good explanations that help me feel well Informed about my treatment and concerns. I really appreciate that from a doctor!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

Dr. Barzilai has always provided excellent care. He listens well and understands my particular situation.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022

Dr. Barzilai is a wonderful physician. He listens, gives excellent advice, and explains things thoroughly. I highly recommend him to anyone needing a Cardiologist.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022

Dr. B. And his asst. Explain everything & ascertain I understand! They are the absolute best.He explains problems I could have and how we will address them if I have them. My only worry was thatDr. B may retire.....but he assured me he was NOT! WHEW! RELIEF!

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2022

I have a condition that COULD require surgery in the next year or so. My Doctor explained it all to me and truly calmed my concerns.

Reviewed on May 19, 2022

Dr. Barzilai is extremely experienced & soothing. I feel so comfortable with him. He is thorough & explains things in simple lay terms. He doesn't rush me & he encourages questions. Such a nice man.

Reviewed on May 19, 2022

Dr. Barzilai is the quintessential fine physician & gentleman. A comforting appointment, although a serious subject.

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