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Department Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Spanish
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Aorta Graft
  • Aorta Surgery
  • Aortic Valve Repair
  • Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Ascending Aortic Replacement
  • Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Beating Heart Surgery
  • Bypass Surgery
  • Bypass Surgery Re-operation
  • Cardiovascular Disease Surgical Treatments
  • Complex Aorta Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Surgery in Adults
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
  • David Procedure
  • David Reimplantation Operation
  • Endovascular Aorta Treatment - Thoracic
  • Heart Failure Surgery
  • Heart Surgery
  • Heart Surgery for Marfan Syndrome
  • Heart Surgery Reoperation
  • Heart Valve Repair
  • Heart Valve Replacement
  • Heart Valve Surgery
  • Infective Endocarditis Surgery
  • Laparoscopy
  • Left Ventricular Aneurysm Surgery
  • Lobectomy, VATS Lobectomy
  • MAZE Surgery
  • Mediastinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgeries
  • Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Off Pump Bypass
  • Mitral Valve Surgery
  • Myectomy
  • Off Pump Coronary Bypass Operations
  • Off Pump Heart Surgery
  • Pericardial Window
  • Pericardiectomy
  • Pulmonic Valve Repair
  • Pulmonic Valve Replacement
  • Pulmonic Valve Surgery
  • Radial Artery and Saphenous Vein Harvesting
  • Removal of Heart Tumors
  • Septal Myectomy
  • Surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation
  • Surgical Treatment of Adult Acquired Heart Disease
  • Surgical Treatment of Valve Endocarditis
  • Surgical Ventricular Restoration (SVR)
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thoracic Aorta Surgery
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Thoracic Aortic Dissection Repair
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Tricuspid Valve Repair
  • Tricuspid Valve Replacement
  • Tricuspid Valve Surgery
  • Valve Sparing Surgery
  • Valve Surgery
  • Ventricular Aneurysm Surgery
  • Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Aorta Disease
  • Aortic Aneurysms
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Constrictive-Pericarditis
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Infective Endocarditis
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Mitral Valve Regurgitation
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis
  • Myxomas
  • Pericardial Effusion
  • Pericarditis
  • Pulmonary Embolism
  • Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  • Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Tricuspid Valve Disease
  • Ventricular Aneurysm
  • Ventricular Septal Defects
View all 25 Specialties +
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Biography

About Nicolas Brozzi, MD

Nicholas A. Brozzi, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida. He also holds appointments as Associate Professor at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Fla, and the Herbert Wertheim College of medicine at Florida International University, Miami, Fl.

His specialty interests include coronary artery bypass surgery; surgery of the aorta and aortic arch, including stent-grafts; minimally invasive heart valve surgery and mitral valve repair; surgery for atrial fibrillation, mechanical circulatory support for heart failure and heart transplantation. He is board certified in surgery and cardiovascular surgery in Argentina.

Dr. Brozzi is a graduate of the School of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He served residencies in cardiac and vascular surgery and general and thoracic surgery at the Hospital Italiano, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Following completion of his post-graduate training, Dr. Brozzi held several simultaneous appointments, including surgeon with the Coordination Center for Organ Procurement and Implantation in the Province of Buenos Aires;  vascular surgeon with the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Nephrology Center by the Sea, Mar del Plata; and a cardiovascular surgeon with the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at the Hospital Interzonal General de Agudos, and the 25 De Mayo, Belgrano and Pueyrredon health centers. He also was a clinical researcher and an assistant professor at the University of Buenos Aires, and Hospital Italiano during this time.

Dr. Brozzi came to Cleveland Clinic in 2008 as an International Fellow in adult cardiac surgery. In 2010 he was named Administrative Chief of Residents, Fellows and Clinical Associates in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. From 2011 until his appointment to the Cleveland Clinic Florida medical staff in 2012, he was a Clinical Associate working in the field of heart and lung transplantation.  

D. Brozzi has authored or co-authored more than two dozen articles in professional journals and textbook chapters related to cardiovascular surgery and heart and lung transplantation. He is a frequent invited speaker at medical conferences in the United States and Argentina, and has made more than 50 presentations. An avid researcher, Dr. Brozzi currently is conducting laboratory evaluation of a new type of heart valve, and a clinical study of a treatment for bleeding following cardiac surgery. Dr Brozzi additionally acts as peer reviewer for several journals in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.

He belongs to a number of professional organizations, including the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Society for Artificial Internal Organs, American College of Cardiology, and Argentine College for Cardiovascular Surgeons.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2020

Certifications

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery

Specialty Interests

Heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. Minimally invasive cardiac surgery, percutaneous valves, aortic surgery, aortic stent-grafts, mitral valve repair, surgical simulation and education

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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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 8/2/2024, Dr. Brozzi 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.

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

78 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

7 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Bronzing really listened to me and my concerns and set up a plan for follow up visits.

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

dr. Brasi answered all my questions and had the perfect solution to my treatment plan

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024

You have the finest doctors. They are exceptional.

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

He is an outstanding considerate doctor. He answered all my questions and concerns.

Reviewed on May 13, 2024

Physician was definitely an educator. He reviewed the parts of the heart. Great bedside manners. Very personal and took his time with us.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

In addition to helping schedule my appointments with Dr Brozzi, they got me an application with a hematologist toTransfer care of my CLL to Cleveland Clinic. My previous attempts to contact a heme onc at cc through MyChart were unsuccessful.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr Brozzi is always very caring and very generous with his time.,

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