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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Hillcrest Medical Building 2
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Hillcrest Medical Building 2
Primary Location

Hillcrest Medical Building 2

Appointment:
440.449.8890
Desk:
440.449.8890
Fax:
440.449.7580

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abnormal Stress Test
  • Adult General Clinical Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Fetal Cardiac Intervention
  • General Cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Regional Heart and Vascular
  • Stress Testing
View all 9 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Angina
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Septal Defects
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Murmur
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Mitral Valve Regurgitation
  • Pericardial Effusion
  • Pericarditis
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Syncope
  • Tricuspid Regurgitation
  • Tricuspid Stenosis
  • Tricuspid Valve Disease
View all 26 Specialties +
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Biography

About Avrum Jacobs, MD

Avrum Jacobs, 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 Hospital where he is Director of the echocardiography lab. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography and holds Level II certifications in echocardiography and nuclear cardiography and is trained in cardiac computed tomography (CT).

Dr. Jacobs earned his undergraduate degree from Yeshiva University, New York, NY, and his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md. He served a residency in internal medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital followed by a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Chicago.

After completing his fellowship, he joined Cardiovascular Consultants of Cleveland, in Willoughby, Ohio. Since 2011 he has been with Heart and Vascular Institute of Cleveland Clinic in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

Dr. Jacobs has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals on his original research related to cardiac imaging. He also has published reviews, case reports and abstracts and has served as a manuscript reviewer for the American Journal of Cardiology and Women’s Health Journal.

Dr. Jacobs is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2007

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Chicago Hospitals
Cardiovascular Disease
Chicago, IL
2007

Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Internal Medicine
Baltimore, MD
2004

Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
2001

Undergraduate - Yeshiva University
New York, NY
1997

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
  • Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
  • Internal Medicine
  • Nuclear Cardiology

Specialty Interests

Cardiac imaging, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, transesophageal echocardiograms

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Avrum Jacobs, 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

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

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 3/25/2024, Dr. Jacobs 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

289 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
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

59 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is so personable in his care and thoughtfulness and very thorough in his explanations as to condition and care.

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024

DR Jacobs is a very knowledgeable, and is very easy to talk to, and always answers all my questions with great confidence.

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

Dr. Jacobs was very good at discussing different options for my care. I appreciate that.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Excellent Doctor and staff

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

First appt with Dr Jacob's and I really liked him

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

I can't get in to see a doctor until December. I feel the problem is serious enough to get an appointment before December.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024

The doctor was simplythe best!

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Dr Jacobs was more than a patient could expect. He was personable, professional, knowledgeable, and was very thorough in explaining what was necessary for me to know

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

I was extremely satisfied, and now consider Dr Jacobs to be my cardiologist along with his team.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Excellent doctor

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is always friendly and professional. Always answers and explains any questions or concerns I voice.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

I believe I have recommended Dr. Jacobs to anyone who needs to see a cardiologist.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024

It is always good to see Dr. Jacobs. I find him very knowledgeable and trust his judgement in my care. He is always easy to talk to and answers my questions in terms that I understand.

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is very interested in my well being. He's a wonderful doctor

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is a doctor who cares about me and providing excellent health care for me.

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

Wonderful appointment with Dr. Jacobs. He knows my history well and provides good feedback for the best care. He is positive and cheerful and always able to answer questions. Very respectful and pleasant.

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

I appreciate Dr. Jacobs, he's always looking forward at the best course of action and always willing to discuss/address any issues I have.

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

I'm very appreciative of Dr. Jacobs!

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2024

Had some difficulty understanding the doctor (not sure if he was talking too fast or not looking at me). The doctor appeared knowledgeable and confident, but I did not sense a real concern (bedside manner) with him.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is excellent about answering questions.

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

Good doctor and assistant

Reviewed on May 20, 2024

The doctor really listened to my history and opinions about taking medications

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Dr. Jacob's and his staff do a great job.

Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Dr.Jacobs is great. I just wish my heart was in better shape.

Reviewed on May 3, 2024

Dr. Jacobs was outsi!

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Dr. Jacobs was outstanding in all respects.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Dr Jacobs saved my life. He always treats with me the upmost respect, and listens to my questions and concerns

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

I have been referring people to Dr Jacob's since he saved my life!

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2024

Dr Jacob's is the best Doctor at the C. C.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is the finest doctor I've ever had. It's as I'm visiting a friend

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024

Dr Jacobs iALWAYS Is professional, kind, he listens, and is informative w/o being condescending. He should tutor other doctors.

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is a wonderful doctor and the staff is great too!

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

My doctor listened to my concerns in a friendly and receptive way and gave me options for treatment. He is a wonderful doctor.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

I always get good care from my Cleveland Clinic doctors and would recommend them to my family and friends.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is the best

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024

Dr Jacobs is excited to share his knowledge and I appreciate his sense of humor, it eases some of the anxiety. I feel fortunate to be under his care.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is not only an AMAZING Doctor, but an even more AMAZING person. He is ALWAYS there for me as well as my family and am so blessed to have this phenomenal doc in our lives!!

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024

Dr. Jacobs has kept me very healthy for more than 11 years. I have great trust in him.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024

Used my chart asking nurse or doctor reason my refilled was out of stock from Optums and reach message to dr then drug store didn't call me for ready meds there..then again asking u ..three times almost three weeks finally I got meds refilled from drug store ok

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Dr Jacobs and his team are always very respectful, polite, courteous, and professional. I appreciate the work they do. Great job done by all.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Always a good experience with Dr Jacobs

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Jacob's is the absolute best!!!!

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Dr. Jacobs is one of my favorites at CC.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

Dr. Jacobs was excellent. Unfortunately there are a lot of sick people and he is a very good doctor. When I did get to meet with him he took excellent care of me.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Provider was excellent

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

My physician listened to my concerns and gave good advice.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Excellent doctor, great personality and communication, veery friendly

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2023

Recommend Dr. Jacobs to anyone!!

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023

Dr Jacobs is an excellent doctor and person.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

I waited two months to see Dr jacobs. I refused to see anybody else.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

Dr Jacobs has managed my coronary care with the utmost skill. After initially reviewing my symptoms and test results, he changed my medication which has made a huge improvement in my quality of life and comfort.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

He's the best of the best!

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

DR JACOBS IS ALWAYS VERY EASY TO TALK TO AND VERY THOUTFUL I RECOMMENDED HIM TO MY DAUGHHTER WHO IS LOOING FOR A NEW DOCTOR. AND SHE CAME TO MY APPOINTMENT WITH ME. SHE WAS VERY IMPRESSED BY HIM.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Jacobs is a wonderful listener and caring doct.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Jacob's is absolutely wonderful and caring.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Jacob's is absolutely awesome. I have had bad experiences with doctors not caring and blowing me off, not believing me in how I am feeling. He took the time to get results from previous tests done and then figuring out further testing that can be done. He is very straight forward and easy to understand and looks for a solution.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023

I have for years trusted my life to Dr. Jacobs, and will continue to do so.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023

Dr. Jacobs approach and method is brisk, thorough and professional. He is very open and direct.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023

We have recommended him to others.

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