Richard Grimm, DO
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.445.4636
- Fax:
- 216.445.6152
Additional Locations
Diagnostic Radiology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6808
- Fax:
- 216.445.6152
Treatment & Services
- Aorta Center
- Cardiovascular CT
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Echocardiography
- General Cardiology
- Heart Imaging
- Non-Invasive Diagnostic Testing
- Pericardial Diseases Center
- Stress Testing
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyloidosis
- Aneurysms
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Insufficiency
- Aortic Occlusion (blockage)
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Asymptomatic Valve Dysfunction
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy Valvular
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- Complex Valvular Diseases
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Diastolic Dysfunction
- Dissection Of The Aorta
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Infections
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myxomas
- Pericardial Cyst
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Valve Disease
- Valve Prosthesis
- Valvular Heart Disease
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View All PlansAbout Richard Grimm, DO
Richard Grimm, DO, is Director of the Echocardiography Laboratory and a staff cardiologist in the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, at the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is board-certified in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Grimm is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography. In addition to his primary specialty of general cardiology, Dr. Grimm has special interests in Echocardiography, Cardiac Computed Tomography, heart valve disease, cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure, atrial fibrillation and aortic disease.
An Ohio native, Dr. Grimm earned his medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his clinical training with an internship at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, where he was named "Intern of the Year." He served a residency in Internal Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, followed by fellowships in Cardiology and subsequently Cardiovascular Imaging. In 1994, he was appointed to Cleveland Clinic as a Staff Cardiologist, served as Program Director for the Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship from 1996-2004 and named to his current position as Director of Echocardiography in 2005. In 2014 he was awarded the Charles and Loraine Moore Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Imaging.
Dr. Grimm has participated in a number of multi-center clinical trials, including serving as co-primary investigator in the ACUTE trial, which studied transesophageal echocardiography guidance in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing cardioversion, as well as studies examining the utility of echocardiography in resynchronization therapy for patients with heart failure. He received the Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Research Award in 1993 and in 1994 was awarded an American Heart Association fellowship grant to study the pathophysiologic mechanisms of atrial fibrillation and thrombogenesis. In 2002, Dr Grimm was honored with the Distinguished Teacher Award by the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, and in 2007 he was recognized with an Innovator Award by Cleveland Clinic Innovations. He served on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Echocardiography from 2011-2013 and currently serves on the Program Committee for the American Society of Echocardiography Annual Scientific Sessions.
He has served as an editorial reviewer for such leading publications as Circulation, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography , the American Journal of Cardiology and Heart. Dr. Grimm is a frequent lecturer at national and international conferences and has published more than 200 manuscripts, book chapters and abstracts on his specialty interests. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the American Society of Echocardiography
Dr. Grimm was named to "Best Doctors in America" for 2007-2013 and "Best Doctors in Cleveland" for 2006-2016. In his leisure time, Dr. Grimm enjoys golf, skiing and hiking.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1994
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Cleveland,
OH USA
1994
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
1993
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1990
Internship - Doctor's Hospital
Rotating Internship
Columbus,
OH USA
1987
Medical Education - Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens,
OH USA
1986
Undergraduate - Hiram College
Hiram,
OH USA
1980
Additional Training
- Cardiovascular Computed Tomographic Angiography
Professional Highlights
- Medical Information Officer, Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute 2017
- Charles and Loraine Moore Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Imaging 2014
- Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award, 2007
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Distinguished Teacher Award, 2002
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
Heart Valve Disease, Pericardial Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiovascular Imaging, Echocardiography, Atrial Fibrillation, Optimizing Device Therapy (cardiac resynchronization therapy) for Heart Failure
Awards & Honors
- Charles and Loraine Moore Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Imaging, 2014
- Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award, 2007
- "Best Doctor in America" listing, 2007-2008
- Distinguished Teacher Award, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, 2002
- American Heart Association/Northeast Ohio Affiliate Fellowship Research Grant, 1996
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
- American Society of Echocardiography
Research & Publications
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
14 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Dr. Grimm is GREAT!!! Very personable!!
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023
I have been seeing Dr Grim for over 22 years .
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Grimm is a great listener and provided answers to all of my questions.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Grim is ecellent!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2023
Always a good experience with Dr. Grimm
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2023
We can't say enough good things about Dr Grimm and Dr Brian (the fellow working with Dr Grimm).
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
Very efficient, professional but friendly. Doctors were not in a hurry .
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
Dr. Grimm and Dr. Abadie covered all bases ,they are the best.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
I was treated with respect at the beginning of registration until I saw Dr Grimm. He explained my aorta bulge and what to expect and how to eat and exercise. I'm more than happy about my health.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
Dr Grimm ++++++++++
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
Hope to receive further explanations as we move forward
Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
Dr. Grimm has a nice and comforting style. He explained my condition but did not explain why certain tests would be helpful. Accordingly, about a week ago I emailed Dr. Grimm on the Cleveland Clinic app MyChart with three follow up questions but he has not responded to my questions. This is my biggest concern.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
Dr. Richard Grimm is outstanding. I would highly recommend him.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Dr. Grimm is always very personable and very interested in our health and well-being. He spends a lot of his time listening to us and asking questions. We always look forward to our yearly check-ups with Dr. Grimm!