Maan Fares, MD
Treatment & Services
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Clinical Cardiology Section
- Echocardiography
- General Cardiology
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Aortic Stenosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Valve Disease
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Maan Fares, MD, is a cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute and Vice Chair of Global Patient Services at Cleveland Clinic. He practices at Cleveland Clinic main campus and the Richard E. Jacobs Health Center, Avon, Ohio. Dr. Fares is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology/cardiovascular imaging (Level II, including SPECT and PET) and echocardiographic imaging (Level II) and has completed Level II training in cardiac CT angiography.
In addition to office visits, Dr. Fares also offers scheduled follow up virtual visits to select patients, through the Cleveland Clinic Express Care ® Online app. This platform allows patients to see their physician live, using their smartphone, tablet or computer.
Specialty/Clinical interests: Cardiology, adult coronary artery disease, angina, congestive heart failure, adult valvular heart disease, cardiac echocardiography and nuclear imaging
Number of Procedures Performed: Dr. Fares performs nearly 2,000 nuclear stress tests, 2,000 adult echocardiograms, and more than 2,500 stress tests and EKGs each 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. Fares earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus, School of Medicine, Syria. He completed a residency at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at New England Medical Center; Boston, Mass. Dr. Fares spent time on staff at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, as a clinical associate in echocardiography while on the medical staff of Melrose Wakefield Hospital, Melrose, Mass.
Prior to his appointment to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2013, Dr. Fares was a member of the Ohio Permanent Medical Group/Kaiser Permanente medical staff and Chief of Cardiology. Additional positions he held with Kaiser include Associate Medical Director for Medical Specialties and member of the Board of Directors.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Fares has contributed to medical journals and other publications and has been a frequent speaker on clinical topics that include myocardial viability, valvular disease, noninvasive cardiac imaging and revascularization techniques.
He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and is a founding member of the Syrian American Medical Society.
About Dr. Fares: “I truly enjoy my field because it helps me identify the best way to help my patients even when their disease is unrelated to the heart. Being at the forefront gives me the pleasure of discovering what’s affecting my patients’ health.”
Leisure Activities: In his spare time, Dr. Fares enjoys tennis and traveling with his family.
Languages Spoken: English, French and Arabic
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2013
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Tufts University, New England Medical Center
Cardiovascular Diseases
Boston,
MA USA
2000
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1996
Medical Education - Damascus University, School of Medicine
Damascus,
1990
Undergraduate - Lycee Laique
Damascus,
1984
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
Cardiology, Adult coronary artery disease, Angina, Congestive Heart Failure, Adult valvular heart disease, Cardiac echocardiography and Nuclear imaging
Research & Publications
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136 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.7 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
26 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 13, 2019
Dr. Fares was excellent. His explanations were understandabl. Dr. Fares took time to answer my questions and involve me in the plan of care and obtained my consent for the plan of care.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2019
best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever met
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2019
to the best of my recollection, risks were not discussed, only benefits. However, I didn't ask explicitly about risks.I am sure that had I asked, the doctor would have explained.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2019
I've been with Dr.Fares Mann for a long time feel very comfortable eith him. I would highly recomend him.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2019
I was extremely impressed with the level of concern and thinking about my health by both the doctor and intern . They made me feel I was their top priority.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2019
Dr. Fares showed an incredible amount of personal concern and related it to himself and others extremely well.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2019
its had been over 15months since I had seen Dr Fares so email contact was not available via my-chart. That was a problem.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2019
As a retired PA I am very favorably impressed with Dr. Fares.
Reviewed on Aug 28, 2019
Dr Fares is extremely good.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2019
I would recommend DrFares to everybody. amazing Dr.
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2019
Dr. Fares listened to me and made me feel better about my condition. I feel so hopeful now.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2019
We were coming from NYC, so scheduling was important. Dr. Fares and his team did an excellent job in scheduling my needed tests and professional encounters. My communications via email and telephone prior to my arrival were easy, confidential and efficient.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2019
Dr Fares is very kind, thorough and efficient. I am very fortunate to have him as my Cardiologist.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2019
Dr. Feras was great; liked him. He was very caring, and patient with explaining the whole experience, pro and con.
Reviewed on May 31, 2019
Dr Fares was very kind and answered my questions. He educated me on the heart and the procedures which would be used to replace my valve
Reviewed on May 31, 2019
Dr personalized my situation and did not speak just in generalities. He used oral explanations as well as visual materials to explain procedures
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2019
dr.takes all the time needed to explain everything
Reviewed on Apr 26, 2019
dr Fares is great. took a lot of time to explain my diagnosis
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2019
drove 3 1/2 hours for the doctor to look at record I brought for 5 seconds and tell me I was fine, and repetitively telling me the same thing. and not wanting to order any testing. Providers approach was very arrogant and rude. I was highly disappointed.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2019
Dr. responded to my concerns and made changes to my medications that had a positive outcome.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2019
Dr. Fares is an Amazing Physician who truly cares. He is a blessing to me and my family. Bravo!
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2019
Dr Feras was excellent and made me feel at the time i was his only concern...he was very kind
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2019
Dr. Maan takes the time to listen to my concerns with respect. He offered options based on quantified research. An excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2019
Dr. Mann is great, no complaints
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2018
Dr Fares treated me so professionally. He made me feel special. when it became evident that I was in need of seeing a vascular surgeon, he took every step possible to ensure that I saw Dr Lyden the very next morning. This was a wonderful experience and I look upon Dr Fares as my new cardiologist.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2018
Dr. Fares is the best doctor I have ever had. He is very thorough, caring, dignified and so smart. He takes time to explain every detail and never rushes with his patients. I always feel confident that my heart issue is being handled in the best possible manner. I feel blessed to have such a highly valued physician caring for me during this time of my life. Please do all you can to keep him at The Cleveland Clinic. He is a jewel.