Anthony Vlastaris, MD
Primary Location
West Valley Medical Building
- Appointment:
- 440.333.8600
- Desk:
- 440.333.8600
- Fax:
- 440.333.5015
Additional Locations
Cardiovascular Medicine
Fairview Hospital
18101 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
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- 440.333.8600
- Desk:
- 440.333.8600
- Fax:
- 440.333.5015
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View All PlansAbout Anthony Vlastaris, MD
Anthony G. Vlastaris, MD, is a cardiologist in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and Deputy Section Head of Regional Cardiology. He also is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Vlastaris sees patients at the West Valley Medical Center in Fairview Park.
Specialty Interests: Chest pain and coronary artery disease evaluation; heart failure management; valvular heart disease management and evaluation; cardiac catheterization; nuclear stress test imaging; echocardiography, including transesophageal echo
Number of Patients Treated: Physicians in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic main campus provide care during more than 500,000 patient office visits each year. They annually perform more than 8,000 cardiac catheterizations, a minimally invasive procedure for diagnosing and treating heart disease; more than 78,000 echocardiograms and more than 8,000 nuclear imaging studies for heart disease.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been rated the top heart center in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for more than 20 consecutive years, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures, visit
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/-/scassets/files/org/heart/outcomes/2015/outcomes-HVTI-2015.ashx?la=en
Education and Training: Dr. Vlastaris earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio. He served his residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals of Cleveland and a fellowship in cardiology at MetroHealth Medical Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland. He joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2014 and was named Deputy Section Head of Regional Cardiology in 2017.
Research: Throughout his career, Dr. Vlastaris has been committed to advancing patient care through research in cardiovascular medicine. He has served as Principal Investigator on more than a dozen major trials of new treatments for coronary artery disease and heart attack and stroke prevention and a sub-investigator on an additional nearly two dozen trials.
About Dr. Vlastaris: “I enjoy my field because I get to help people understand their heart condition and make them comfortable with their treatment plan. It is nice to reassure patients that they truly have access to the best treatment options with the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. Long-term relationships with many patients and their families are especially rewarding to me.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Vlastaris is an avid downhill skier and tennis player and enjoys reading and walking his dog.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2014
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - MetroHealth Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
1997
Residency - Case Western Reserve University - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1994
Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
MD
Cleveland,
OH USA
1991
Additional Training
Professional Highlights
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Echocardiography
Specialty Interests
Chest pain and coronary artery disease evaluation; heart failure management; valvular heart disease management and evaluation; cardiac catheterization; nuclear stress test imaging; echocardiography, including transesophageal echo
Awards & Honors
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Innovations & Patents
Memberships
Research & Publications
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294 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 | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
34 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
Dr Vlastaris is great at answering all of my questions
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2022
Dr. V has been my cardiologist for 25 plus years. Top knotch doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
Dr. A. Vlastaris answered all my questions and we discussed concerns I had. He listened to me.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2022
I love my Heart Doctor
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2022
Dr Vlasteris was fantastic.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
Dr. Vlastaris is wonderful!
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
Once again, I think the care given in all respects by my doctor is Outstanding and could not be improved or better served.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2022
Excellent Doctor
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022
The appointment started on time. Doctor spent an adequate amount of time with me and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Sep 12, 2022
Dr. Vlstaris is the best cardiologist of the for I've had. He explains everything in a manner I can understand which makes my quality of life higher since I can be confident of my treatment.
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2022
My doctors intelligent knows exactly what he's talking about I feel very safe and he answers all my questions couldn't ask for better
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2022
The nurses were awesome while administering my stress test. Kelly took the time to explain everything and made me feel very comfortable. Dr. Vlastaris went over the results with me immediately which I appreciated very much.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022
The provider, Dr. Anthony Vlastaris, has been my cardiologist for many years. He's the best. Full stop.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2022
Never any problems, good down to earth doctor and great nurses and staff
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022
Dr Account Vlastaris was very professional and receptive to my concerns. I feel very comfortable with him and have full confidence in his advice. I would rate him A+
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022
I always have an excellent experience with Dr. Vlastaris!
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2022
Dr. Vlastaris is a very good listener and provides great care
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2022
The staff and the doctor I was with treated me with respect and were wonderful to work with
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022
Dr Vlastaris is the kind of Dr I wish your entire Clinic consisted of. Always on time, always answers all my questions.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022
Always a personable experience with the doctor and staff. Never any problems or issues with the cordial nurses checking me in.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2022
He's a good doctor
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022
Dr. Vlastaris is courteous, a good listener, and excellent clinician. I have no complaints. He has done me well for 22 years.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022
A hip surgery was in the balance and Dr Vlastaris and his office were unbelievably efficient and extremely responsive
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Great Doctor
Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Dr Vlastaris is an excellent physician, very knowledgeable. I am a detailed person with a lot of questions and he answers them all.
Reviewed on May 16, 2022
Always treated well by Dr Vlastaris and his staff
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2022
Dr. Vlasraris is always great. Complete and thorough with questions and follow ups.
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2022
Dr. Was very caring and went over my medications again with helpful suggestions.
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2022
This Doctor is the best I have worked with
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2022
Because of various long term health issues, I have had many doctors. Dr. Vlstaris is the BEST, bar none.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2022
Dr. Valstaris answers all of our questions
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2022
Dr. Valstaris answered all our questions
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2022
Good experience all around with staff and doctor
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2022
Dr V is so helpful