A. George Hawwa, MD
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Stress Test
- Blood Tests
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (cpr)
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- C-Reactive Protein Testing
- Diagnostic Clinical Cardiology
- Dietary Counseling
- Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
- Lifevest
- Non-Invasive Diagnostic Testing
- Post Operative Cardiac Care In Hospital Or Opd
- Prevention And Wellness
- Preventive Cardiology
- Regional Heart and Vascular
- Stress Testing
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View All PlansAbout A. George Hawwa, MD
A. George Hawwa, MD, is a cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute. His primary practice location is at the Mayfield Heights HVI office. Dr. Hawwa is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a Senior Clinical Instructor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Hawwa earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon. He completed an internship and residency there followed by a two-year fellowship in cardiology at University Hospitals (UH) of Cleveland.
Dr. Hawwa joined the Cleveland Clinic staff in 2013 after more than 20 years in private practice with Cardiology Associates of Cleveland. He had been director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UH Bedford Medical Center since 1996 and director of the Intensive Care Unit there since 2002. He also was affiliated with UH Medical Center and Cleveland Clinic Marymount, Hillcrest and South Pointe hospitals.
He has held a number of leadership positions with Cleveland-area hospitals, including director of Cardiovascular Diseases at St. Vincent Charity Hospital, director of the Coronary Care Unit and Step-Down Unit at St. Luke's Medical Center and president of the medical staff, chairman of the Medical Executive Committee and a trustee at UH Bedford Medical Center. From 1997 to 1999 Dr. Hawwa served on the board of the American Heart Association.
Dr. Hawwa is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Heart Association, American Society of Echocardiography, Arab-American Medical Association and the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2013
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cleveland,
OH USA
1984
Residency - American University of Beirut Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Beirut,
Lebanon
1979
Medical Education - American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
New York,
NY USA
1977
Internship - American University of Beirut Medical Center
Internship
Beirut,
Lebanon
1977
Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Beirut,
Lebanon
1973
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Research & Publications
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As of 3/14/2019, Dr. Hawwa 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.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Hawwa receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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.
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198 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.9 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
13 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 6, 2019
Dr. Hawwa and his staff is very knowledgeable and respectful.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2019
excellent experience always with Dr Hawwa
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2019
Dr. Hawwa is Awesome
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2019
I left my first appointment with this doctor feeling as though he thought it was ridiculous I was there to see him. I was very anxious about going back to him. However this appointment he was much kinder and easy to talk to after I started to joke around with him. If I had not started to joke around with him I'm not sure if he would have talked to me. I left happy though.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2019
Dr. Hawwa is wonderful, patient and really listens to your concerns. He really spends time with you he is awesome.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2019
I found Dr.Hawwa has the ability to have a calming effect without realizing...personality, show of concern ect...
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2019
The experience is alway great with Dr.Howwa and his staff. Doctor Howwa is always professional, and takes the time to listen to my concerns. I never feel rush when I'm there for my doctors visit. I wish all doctors were like him!
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2019
great experience- he is a caring, extremely intelligent doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2019
My experience with doctor George Hawwa is always very good. He is warm , sympathetic , and considerate.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2018
I LOVE DR HAWWA! He is the most considerate, patient, understanding and helpful Dr I could ever have asked for. I am blessed to have him as my Dr!
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2018
my doctor is very thorough with my visits and I leave knowing everything I need to know
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2018
Dr. Hawwa is the first Clinic doctor who listened to what I had to say about my health and took it into consideration in connection with his recommendations. I actually look forward to a follow-up visit with him in the future.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2018
I came to the appointment early then waited 1.5 hrs to see the doctor. there were not appointments available for many months to reschedule.So I waited.