Randall Starling, MD, MPH
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- Desk:
- 216.444.2268
- Fax:
- 216.636.6974
Additional Locations
Critical Care Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.2268
- Fax:
- 216.636.6974
Transplantation Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.2268
- Fax:
- 216.636.6974
Treatment & Services
- Biventricular Pacemaker
- Cardiac Amyloid Imaging
- Cardiac Transplant
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- George M and Linda H Kaufman Center for Heart Failure
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Section
- Heart Transplant
- Mechanical Assist Devices
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Pre-Transplant Evaluation
- Transplant
- Ventricular Assist Device
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyloid Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Chemotherapy
- Cardiomyopathy Valvular
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ejection Fraction
- Ejection Fraction - Abnormal
- Enlarged Heart
- Familial Amyloidosis
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure in Women
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Shortness of Breath
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View All PlansAbout Randall Starling, MD, MPH
Randall C. Starling, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA, FESC, is a member of the Section of Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Medicine and a Staff Cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Starling is former Section Head of Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Medicine 2003-2016, and Vice Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine 2007-2016. Dr. Starling was an elected member of the Cleveland Clinic Board of Governors from 2010-2015. Dr. Starling is past President of the Heart Failure Society of America 2018-2019. Dr. Starling is Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of the Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Starling is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. He was appointed to Cleveland Clinic in 1995 as a Staff Physician and Director of the Heart Transplant Medical Services. He has a joint appointment as a Staff Physician in Cleveland Clinic’s Multi-Organ Transplant Center.
Specialty/Clinical interests: Heart failure, heart transplant, mechanical support, cardiomyopathy
Number of Procedures Performed: Throughout his career at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Starling has cared for more than 1,200 heart transplant patients and more than 500 patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular care. Success rates for specific procedures are available at: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education and Training: Dr. Starling completed his undergraduate work in biology and graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh. He continued his education at the University Of Pittsburgh School Of Public Health, where he graduated summa cum laude with a Master’s Degree in Public Health. He received his medical training at Temple University, Philadelphia, where he was an Honor Graduate, was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and was awarded the Mosby Book Scholarship. He returned to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine.
During the course of his clinical training and association with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Dr. Starling became Chief Medical Resident, Instructor in Medicine and Medical Director of the cardiac transplant program. Dr. Starling completed a fellowship in cardiology from the Ohio State University (OSU), where he was also Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of the OSU Cardiac Transplant Program.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Starling has been a principal or co-principal investigator on numerous clinical trials, including National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant-funded trials and industry-sponsored trials. He has conducted many other research trials including multicenter, randomized trials related to cardiac transplantation and heart failure. Dr. Starling is particularly interested in devices and other forms of surgical therapy for patients with heart failure.
He has been published in many scientific and professional journals and authored numerous chapters in medical textbooks. Dr Starling has published more than 360 peer reviewed articles and numerous book chapters. Dr. Starling is a past member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology , currently on the editorial board of JACC Heart Failure and Heart Failure Reviews; and is a reviewer and editorial consultant for numerous other journals. He is past Editor of the chapter on Heart Failure in the American College of Cardiology Self-Assessment Program (ACCSAP VI). He has served as an editorial consultant on ABC’s “20/20,” CNN’s “Heroes in Medicine” and several PBS televised programs.
About Dr. Starling: “My greatest strength is the determination to do everything possible to help my patients get well.
Leisure Activities: In his spare time, Dr. Starling enjoys watching Ohio State Football, the Cleveland Browns, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, as well as biking, fitness, playing golf, and cooking.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1995
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - The Ohio State University Hospitals
Cardiology
Columbus,
OH USA
1987
Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center & Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
1984
Internship - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center & Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
1982
Medical Education - Temple University School of Medicine
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1981
Graduate School - University of Pittsburgh
Public Health
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
1975
Undergraduate - University of Pittsburgh
Biology
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
1973
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Specialty Interests
Cardiomyopathy, heart failure, heart transplant, mechanical supprt, ventricular assist device
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors in America
- Recipient of numerous NHLBI- and industry-sponsored clinical research grants
- Co-investigator for Clinical Trials in Organ Transplantation project 5, 11, 18 and IMAC 2 trial, which are funded by the NHLBI. Current participant and Co-Principal Investigator for Cleveland Clinic for NHLBI Heart Failure Network.
- Past Board Member: United Network of Organ Sharing, International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, Heart Failure Society of America
Research & Publications
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200 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023
Dr. Starling is the BEST. He takes his time with me. He listens. He advises. He answers my questions and I feel assured he has my best health as his main interest. He is patient and kind.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023
Dr. Starling was very pleasant, professional and engaging. I enjoyed being able to see him face to face (no masks) and discussing my needs and concerns.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023
Dr. Starling was very thorough and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
Dr Starling spent a lot of time providing information and comfort.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
Excellent experience with this provider
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2023
Dr. Starling is super friendly, informative and talks to me like a human being
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2023
I've received great care from my clinic physician!
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2023
Dr. Starling was 100% amazing. He's a very patient listener and explained things very thoroughly and answered all of my questions. She came across as very caring and wanting to help.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
Dr starling and Kelly, have been so quick in responding yo my inquiries through MyChart regarding assistance with documentation to support disability. They are so kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2023
I feel I am in excellent hands with Dr Starling. I feel his genuine concern and care
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023
Dr. Starling was professional, but also discussed everything with me and explained why a new pill was added for my health.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
Dr Starling's care and concern is really appreciated by me. He answer all my questions. We are very thankful he is our Doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
Great Physician!!!
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
Dr. Starling is the best. I have been a patient of his for 3 years since diagnosed with heart failure. He was right on the mark with treatment and diagnosis.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
There is no other place like the Cleveland Clinic. I recommend it to everyone that is looking for a doctor, the correct answers to concerns, and the overall care you receive there.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
Long history with Dr Starling. He is attentive and careful in explaining. Excellent.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
I am very grateful to have Dr. Starling as my Cardiologist. I feel well taken care of.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023
Dr. Starling is kind, thorough, informative and takes time to answer questions and explain things. Never rushes me.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2023
Dr Starling was very engaged, informative and kind. He is an amazing physician. I am blessed to have been referred to him.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Dr. Starling is excellent
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023
My experience with Dr Starling has always been above any words of expressing the gratitude kindness and professional manner in which I have always felt with Dr Starling!
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2023
Dr. Starling has provided me with excellent care always, including saving my life 10+ years ago.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023
Dr Starling asks good questions and LISTENS to what I have to say.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023
I am very grateful for the help and advice Dr. Starling had given me.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
The care provider was great explain a lot of things that I did understand he was great to me.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
Scheduling of next test & visit done right after the visit. My usual experience when calling the clinic is frustrating with the central system, always takes longer. Everyone at Dr. Starlings section was super.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
Dr. Starling explains things well. He is very gentlemanly and respectful.