Vladimir Vekstein, MD
Primary Location
Hillcrest Medical Building 2
- Appointment:
- 440.449.8890
- Desk:
- 440.449.8890
- Fax:
- 440.449.7580
Additional Locations
Cardiovascular Medicine
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.449.8890
- Desk:
- 440.449.8890
- Fax:
- 440.449.7580
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Stress Test
- Adult General Clinical Cardiology
- Angioplasty
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Coronary Artery Atherectomy
- Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA)
- Coronary Intervention
- General Cardiology
- Regional Heart and Vascular
- Stents
- Stress Testing
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Ischemia
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Restenosis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Stent Restenosis
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View All PlansAbout Vladimir Vekstein, MD
Vladimir Vekstein, MD, is a staff physician in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He practices at Hillcrest Medical Building and Hillcrest Hospital, where he is Director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. Dr. Vekstein was appointed to the Hillcrest medical staff in 2000. Prior to that, he was director of the Coronary Care Unit at University Hospitals of Cleveland and Director of the Coronary Care Unit at The Mt. Sinai Medical Center from 1990 to 1997. He also was an assistant professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine for 10 years, 1990 to 2000. Dr. Vekstein earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY. He completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Mass. During his cardiology fellowship he simultaneously completed a subspecialty fellowship in percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. After completing his postdoctoral training, Dr. Vekstein was an attending physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He held this position until relocating to Cleveland in 1990. Dr. Vekstein is the author of a number of papers, abstracts and reviews in leading cardiac journals, including Circulation, the New England Journal of Medicine and Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He has been a co-investigator on six studies related to heart attack and unstable angina and a co-principal investigator on a study of medications to treat acute heart attack. In 2008, 2009 and 2010 Dr. Vekstein was named to the Best Physicians in Northeast Ohio list.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2011
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Cardiology
Boston,
MA USA
1990
Residency - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
1987
Medical Education - New York University School of Medicine
New York,
NY USA
1984
Undergraduate - Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Rhode Island Hospital
Providence,
RI USA
1980
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
Coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, coronary stents, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, hypertension and hyperlipidemia
Research & Publications
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314 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 4.7 | |
Listens | 4.6 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
28 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 1, 2022
I love the staff at Dr Vekstein's office always feels comfortable
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
Dr. Vekstein is very pleasant and helpful concerning my health issues
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2022
Physician and staff continue to be courteous and friendly
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2022
Dr. Vexstein is the best!
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2022
Dr. Vekstein was very personable to my concerns. Answered all of my questions completely. Didn't t rush the appointment. I had a good feeling about my visit and confident my care was headed in the right direction.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2022
I was very impressed especially with the medical staff especially DR. Vekstein.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
Every visit to Dr. Vekstein's office is a good one. Everyone is pleasant and efficient, and Dr. Vekstein cares very much about his patients.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022
I put my health trust in my Cleveland clinic Doctor's
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2022
The ease of contacting the doctor's office is not their fault. They are extremely busy.Dr. Vekstein is a wonderful cardiologist.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2022
I met with Dr. Vekstein & his assistant without a long wait. Both were very understandable and answered my questions in English instead of medical terms.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022
I recommend Dr. Vekstein.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2022
Short wait to be seen. Dr Vekstein is friendly and take time to discuss and assist any issues.
Reviewed on Aug 3, 2022
Dr. Vekstein : He knows me for many years.I value his guidance and expertise .
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2022
It was a positive visit. Dr and assistant did it quickly and courtesy was great
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2022
I HAVE NOTHING BUT "VERY GOOD" COMMENTS TO MAKE REGARDING DR. VEKSTEIN AND THE CLINIC
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2022
Great doctor and staff
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Dr Vekstein is the best
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2022
Always get my medications renewed. Dr. Vekstein answers all of my questions.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2022
I feel very confident in Dr. Vekstein - he answered my questions and suggested I check with an EMT about my cough. He was also pleasant in his manner.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2022
I felt very comfortable that Dr. Vekstein was very knowledgeable and competent.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2022
Love Dr Vekstein! Very thorough and considerate!
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2022
I have recommended Dr Vekstein to friends that needed a cardiologist many times. They too love him.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2022
Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2022
Dr. Vekstein is an incredible doctor and person.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2022
Staff and Dr VEKSTIEN very personable enjoy seeing them
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2022
Dr. VEKSTIEN is a class A doctor . Bed side manor is second to none
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2022
I was in the exam room on time, Dr. Vekstein answered my questions, etc. Everything was done on a very professional manner.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2022
Dr. Vekstein is a wonderful,caring doctor, that I'm fortunate to have. He spends time explaining things thoroughly and gives you plenty of time to ask important questions that I may have.