L. Leonardo Rodriguez, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.445.2149
- Fax:
- 216.445.6150
Additional Locations
Diagnostic Radiology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6805
- Fax:
- 216.445.6150
Diagnostic Radiology
Euclid Hospital
18901 Lakeshore Blvd
Euclid, OH 44119
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6805
- Fax:
- 216.445.6150
Diagnostic Radiology
Marymount Hospital
12300 McCracken Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6805
- Fax:
- 216.445.6150
Treatment & Services
- Aorta Center
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- 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 Occlusion (blockage)
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Endocarditis
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Infections
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myxomas
- Pericardial Cyst
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
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Specialty/Clinical interests: Heart valve disease, endocarditis, pericardial disease, thoracic aortic aneurysm, cardiovascular imaging, echocardiogram, cardiac CT.
Number of Procedures Performed: Dr. Rodriguez performs more than 3,000 imaging procedures per year.
Success Rates: 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. Rodriguez graduated from the Universidad de Los Andes in Venezuela, and completed his residency at University Hospital in Merida, Venezuela. He completed fellowships at University Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital at Harvard Medical School, Boston, and Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Research and Publications: Dr. Rodriguez has authored and co-authored numerous articles for leading scientific journals, including Circulation, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and JASE.
About Dr. Rodriguez: “I enjoy my field because it is challenging and I have the opportunity to put into practice my clinical and imaging expertise to benefit my patients”
Leisure time activities: In his spare time, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys spending time with his family, reading and traveling.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1996
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Cleveland,
OH USA
1995
Fellowship - Massachusetts General Hospital
Research Fellow
Boston,
MA USA
1990
Residency - Hospital Universidad de Los Andes
Medicine
Venezuela,
1984
Medical Education - Universidad de Los Andes-Facultad de Medicina
MD
Merida,
Venezuela
1979
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Heart Valve Disease, Endocarditis, Pericardial Disease, Pericarditis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiovascular Imaging, Echocardiogram
Innovations & Patents
- Participated in the first cases of percutaneous mitral valve repair
Research & Publications
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241 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 | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
35 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 17, 2021
Dr. Rodriguez does a great job of explaining everything. So in all he makes my visit a somewhat pleasurable experience.
Reviewed on May 6, 2021
Excellent skills, professional and listens....plus he helped me. I am a physician and know a great doc when I see one.
Reviewed on May 6, 2021
Dr. Rodriguez is very respectful of me as a person.
Reviewed on May 3, 2021
The Cleveland Clinic in general, and Dr. Rodriguez's office specifically, were exceedingly helpful, professional, courteous, and efficient. I am grateful for their assistance and plan to continue working with them in the future.
Reviewed on May 3, 2021
Dr. Rodriguez was wonderful to work with.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2021
have been seeing Dr. Rodriguez for several years. He is the best, cannot say enough good things about the care i receive.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2021
Dr. Rodriguez is very knowledgable, professional. I feel safe in his handsI believe him to be keenly concerned for the welfare of his patients
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2021
I am 87 years old. Throughout my professional lifetime (I am a University Professor) I have always consulted with the doctors and staff members of the Cleveland Clinic when my problems, both mental and phisical, suggested that I needed the best and most capable. I have never been disappointed.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2021
Dr Rodrigues was very professional and took the time to show me the conditions he observed on my procedures. and explained options.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2021
Dr. Rodriguez was very attentive and detailed when speaking with me. I came for a second opinion and although Cleveland Clinic confirmed my current diagnosis, I received a very detailed explanation and my questions were all answered. I did receive information regarding care during dental appointments that I was not told about from my previous hospital's experience. I still have questions, but I feel much safer being under Dr. Rodriguez's care.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
I felt very comfortable discussing my problem with Doctor
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2021
Doctor took histime to explain everything.
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2021
Dr. Rodrieguez has excellent interaction with me as a patient, listens well, explains thoughts and options well, gives reasonable, sound advice. He has it all!
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2020
Dr. Rodriguez is clearly the best, most caring physician I have ever experienced.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2020
I have recommended this care provider to others.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2020
Dr Rodriguez is always patient with me and answers my questions. He goes on to explain things that I don't understand.
Reviewed on Oct 15, 2020
Dr. Rodriguez met with me following my stress echo and explained the results and that i would be set up for a catherization. He and his office return my many calls and helped to allay my concerns.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
I did not see any questions about the subject of this survey. I have a question about Dr. Rodriguez!
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
Dr. Rodriguez is consistently patient and respectful. Though he surely has extreme cases, high stress situations, and a very busy schedule, he reflected none of that during the appointment.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
dr Rodriguez is excellent and cares about you as a patient .
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2020
Dr. Rodriguez is a wonderful cardiologist
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2020
great access to dr Rodriguez's office
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2020
Dr. L. LEONARDO RODRIGUEZ is very nice and professional!
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
dr Rodriguez is very down to earth and easy to understand explains well.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
as usual my appointment with Dr Rodriguez was a pleasure . he answered all my questions and offered solutions His kindness was genuine and much appreciated. thank you
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
once again Dr Rodriguez was wonderful his caring about people in general was obvious
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
Dr Rodriguez has been my cardiologist since surgery in 2010. I have the utmost confidence in him. Please keep him around.
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
Dr. Rodriguez is very compassionate as well as highly competent.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2020
I've been with Dr. Rodriguez since 2003 and have absolutely the highest respect for him and the care he provides and his bedside manner.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2020
Dr. Rodriguez is a very comfortable person to speak with. Looking forward to my next visit
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
Dr. Rodriguez very caring and explained my care to me really like Dr. Rodriguez .
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
Dr Rodriguez and staff, especially Cathy, are terrific !!
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
wonderful, caring Doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2020
The clinic should have alerted me earlier in the week regarding not receiving by mail the images that hadbeen sent by my local doc. I had to have the local doc send again the images overnight express mail.
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2020
Dr Rodriguez has been excellent in making sure to ask me about how I was doing, and in answering my questions.