Amar Krishnaswamy, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.636.2824
- Fax:
- 216.445.6186
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Stress Test
- Angioplasty
- Asd Closure
- Atherectomy
- Atherectomy For Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Balloon Mitral Valvotomy
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Coronary Artery Atherectomy
- Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA)
- Coronary Intervention
- Drug Eluting Stenting
- FFR determination
- High Risk Valve Disease Patients
- Iliac Stenting
- Intervention Section
- Interventional Cardiology
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pumping
- Invasive & Interventional Cardiology Section
- Invasive Cardiology
- Invasive Cardiology Section
- Lower Extremity Angioplasty
- Mechanical Assist Devices
- Optical Coherence Tomography
- Percutaneous Closure of Paravalve Leak
- Percutaneous Interventions For Aortopulmonary Collaterals
- Percutaneous Interventions For Atrial Septal Defect
- Percutaneous Interventions For Patent Foramen Ovale
- Percutaneous Interventions For Pulmonary Av Malformations
- Percutaneous Valve Repair and Replacement
- Percutaneous Valve Treatment
- Percutaneous VSD closure
- Pericardiocentesis
- Peripheral Vascular Interventions - Non Carotid
- PFO Closure
- Renal Angioplasty
- Renal Artery Stenting
- Rheolytic Thrombectomy
- Rotational Atherectomy
- Stents
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Claudication
- Coronary Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Attack
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Iliac Artery Occlusion (blockage)
- Inoperable Coronary Artery Disease
- Intermittent Claudication
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Ischemia
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Renal Artery Disease
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View All PlansAbout Amar Krishnaswamy, MD
Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, is Section Head of Invasive & Interventional Cardiology in the Robert and Suzanne Tomisch Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and interventional cardiology.
Specialty Interests: Complex coronary interventions, structural heart disease interventions (including TAVR, PFO/ASD closure, left atrial appendage occlusion, paravalvular leak closure, and catheter mitral valve repair and replacement) and carotid/peripheral interventions. He also attends in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.
Number of Patients Treated: Dr. Krishnaswamy has performed more than 5,000 cardiovascular procedures throughout his career (including more than 1,500 TAVR procedures).
Success Rate: 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. Krishnaswamy was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. He completed his undergraduate degree at Colgate University, graduating Magna Cum Laude with majors in Molecular Biology and in Economics. He received his medical degree at Yale University School of Medicine, where he was awarded a grant to spend an extra year studying the vascular biology of transplantation. He went on to Internal Medicine residency in the Osler Training Program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he was honored with the opportunity to serve as Assistant Chief of Service (Chief Resident) upon completion of his training. He then went on to complete both General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at Cleveland Clinic after which he was invited to join the staff.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr Krishnaswamy's research interests concentrate on multimodality imaging, percutaneous valve therapies, and coronary artery disease. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and textbook chapters relating to his areas of clinical interest.
About Dr. Krishnaswamy: “The practice of interventional cardiology requires not only a consideration and performance of the procedures, but also to make sure what specifically makes sense for a given patient and their family. This requires an understanding of the patients’ thoughts and personal considerations which can only come from engaged conversations. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to have these conversations and establish long-term patient relationships, and also perform the procedures that allow patients to feel better and live longer.
Leisure time activities: In his spare time, Dr. Krishnaswamy enjoys hiking, travel and spending time with his family
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Interventional Cardiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2012
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
2010
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
2007
Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Internal Medicine
Baltimore,
MD USA
2006
Medical Education - Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven,
CT USA
2003
Undergraduate - Colgate University
Hamilton,
NY USA
1998
Professional Highlights
- Program Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship
- Associate Program Director, General Cardiology Fellowship
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology
Specialty Interests
Complex coronary interventions, structural heart disease interventions (including TAVR, PFO/ASD closure, left atrial appendage occlusion, paravalvular leak closure, and catheter mitral valve repair and replacement) and carotid/peripheral interventions.
Research & Publications
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228 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
29 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
The doctor was very informative as to the problem I was having and his explanation was so clear that we could understand as to what he was going to do and why and the same with the PA . We came away feeling more at ease and felt very comfortable. We thought seeing the video put our minds at ease. I want to thank both of them.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Dr. K is prompt, always on time, to the point, explains things in a way I can understand, encourages questions, professional and exceptionally knowledgeable!
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
I feel fortunate to have someone like Dr. K to be my care provider!
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Cleveland Clinic provides great follow-up service. I have been very impressed with Dr. Krishnaswamy's follow through, concern and care!
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Dr. K is a very caring, concerned, involved doctor who wants the best outcome for a patient! I really like and appreciate him!
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
Doctors were topnotch.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2023
Dr. Krishnaswamy & his entire team are amazing! Not only did he provide excellent physical care but he did so with great compassion & concern. Something not exhibited by all physicians. I cannot say enough about how wonderful he treated me.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2023
Dr Krishnaswamy was unbelievable! We are so grateful! He was very clear on what he communicated to us. He put us at ease. We will refer him to everyone we know! The facility is excellent and easy to maneuver. The staff was great! We are so grateful for Dr. Krishnaswamy!! Also, Shannon was incredibly helpful!
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2023
Dr. Krishnaswamey is extremely bright and listens well. I really appreciate his understanding my concerns and he explains everything thoroughly. You can tell he is very interested and concerned with you as a patient! I think he is great!
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023
Dr. Krishnaswamy is a very compassionate and gentle soul who is extremely thorough and explsins everything clearly. I am fortunate to be in his care.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023
Dr. Krishhnaswamy is the best: reassuring, thorough, caring, prompt and over-the top competent! My health and follow up treatments are going extremely well thanks to him.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023
Dr Krishnaswamy is excellent.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023
I appreciate the time and consideration Dr. K has taken in engaging with my local cardiologist and trying to troubleshoot my ongoing situation.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2023
Very impressed with Dr.Krisnaswamy.Excellent
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
DR. Krishnasamy is the best!!!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022
Everything that l've experienced with Dr Amir, has been terrific. I'm more than happy with getting to know him and especially for being under his care.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2022
Dr. Krishnaswamy is an excellent physician with excellent "bedside" manner. He is clear, concise, caring, empathetic and always takes his time in my presence. He also has an excellent sense of humor. He explains my issues carefully and clearly, conveying what the overall goals of my care should be.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022
Amazed my doctor called me later on a Friday night to see how I was doing. Very good bedside care.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022
He is a great physician
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022
Professional, friendly, polite, and patient. Dr. Krishnaswamy always makes me feel very confident and reassured in his investment with my health.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022
Very good experience with Dr K
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2022
Dr krishnaswamy was wonderful!!! Explained everything to us.
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022
Dr. Krishnaswmy is the best Dr. In the cleve. Clinic health system. I trust him with my life ! Thank you Dr. Krishnaswamy..
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2022
Dr.is a wonderful he listens to everything you have to say. Then response.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
Dr. K is exceptional dealing with patients as human beings.
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022
Dr Knishnaswamy was unbelievably good in every aspect
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022
I appreciate not having to drive 4.5 hours each way to see this doctor. Thank you.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2022
Knowing that we are a patient at CC, many local people reached out to us for recommendations for their heart issues. We always refer to them to CC for, at least, a second opinion. We provide phone numbers and always mention Dr Krishnaswamy.
Reviewed on Jun 14, 2022
The second opinion service was such a great option for me. My local cardiologists a know that they had only done the procedure I needed a few times and weren't comfortable proceeding unless my symptoms got so bad there was no alternative. Dr. Krishnaswamy didn't bat an eye over doing the procedure. He does it all the time to the point is seemed almost routine for him. He is compassionate. He draws pictures to describe what is happening. He is patient in answering questions. He listens. He truly cares about his patients.