Stephen Tobias, MD
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Stress Test
- Angioplasty
- Cardiac Critical Care
- Coronary Artery Atherectomy
- Coronary Artery Calcium Score
- Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA)
- Coronary Intervention
- Diagnostic Clinical Cardiology
- Drug Eluting Stenting
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- FFR determination
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pumping
- Pericardiocentesis
- Rotational Atherectomy
- Selection Of Patients For Valvular Or Coronary Artery Surgery
- Stents
- Swan-Ganz Catheterization
- Temporary Pacemakers
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Angina
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arterial Diseases - "blocked Arteries"
- Asymptomatic Valve Dysfunction
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- Chest Pain
- Constrictive-Pericarditis
- Coronary Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Blockage
- Diabetic Heart Disease
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Femoral Artery Disease
- Heart Attack
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Inoperable Coronary Artery Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocardial Ischemia
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Stent Restenosis
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Stephen Leslie "Les" Tobias, MD, FACC, FSCAI is an Interventional Cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic-Florida.
Dr. Tobias is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiology and interventional cardiology. His specialty is the non-surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, with particular emphasis on complex coronary interventions (angioplasties and stents).
Dr. Tobias was born in South Africa and received his medical school training at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. He completed an internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship in South Africa and served as a physician in the South African Medical Corps. He immigrated to the United States in 1989 and received additional residency training in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, where he was also the chief resident. In 1991, he joined the faculty at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, NasHVTIlle, Tennessee as an interventional cardiologist. During his tenure, he was medical director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at the VA Medical Center. In 1994 he joined Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio as an interventional cardiologist until transferring to the Cleveland Clinic - Florida in May 2016.
He has had more than 25 years of experience in treating patients with complex coronary artery disease, having performed in excess of 10,000 cardiac catheterizations, coronary angioplasties and stents. He started Akron's first transradial program (wrist approach to cardiac catheterization) in 2010 and has personally performed more than 700 procedures.
He has had extensive experience treating patients with STEMI's (heart attacks) and was responsible for Cleveland Clinic - Akron General to be the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the area.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Residency - Mt. Sinai Medical Center
Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1991
Fellowship - Johannesburg Hospital
Cardiology
1987
Residency - Baragwanath Hospital
Internal Medicine
Johannesburg,
1985
Internship - Johannesburg Hospital
1979
Medical Education - University of the Witwatersrand Medical School
Johannesburg,
South Africa
1978
Additional Training
- Board Certification - Cardiology
- Board Certification - Interventional Cardiology
Professional Highlights
- Director of Cardiology - J.G. Strijdom Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Medical Director, Cardiac Catheter Lab - VA Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Medical Director, Cardiac Catheter Lab - Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio
- Chairman, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Quality Improvement Committee - Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio
- Member, Heart and Vascular Governance Committee - Akron General Medical Center, Akron, Ohio
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Awards & Honors
- American Heart Association Distinguished Heart Champion - 2014
Memberships
- Fellow of the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions.
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
Research & Publications
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374 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
62 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 12, 2021
Dr. Tobias came highly recommended and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a cardiologist. He goes above and beyond, I never feel rushed and he puts you at ease. I had a list of questions and he answered every one of them. Just a wonderful doctor.
Reviewed on May 7, 2021
the doctor was excellent
Reviewed on May 7, 2021
the physician was excellent as was the entire experience
Reviewed on May 3, 2021
Dr. Tobias is the absolute best!
Reviewed on May 3, 2021
Dr. Tobias is a very competent Cardiologist and a mensch of a person.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2021
Very caring doctor,very thoughtful, very knowledgeable
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2021
Dr Tobias is wonderful
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2021
very nice doctor
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2021
The doctor took his time, I like a doctor who calls a spade a spade. I enjoyed the visit.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2021
This was my first visit with Dr. Tobias. He was wonderful.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2021
great doctor
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2021
care provider showed great interest in patient
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2021
We were very impressed with Dr. Tobias and found him to be a very caring and compassionate physician who wants to help his patients.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2021
dr. Tobias was great
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2021
dr listened to my concerns and answered every one clearly and made conversation easy
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2021
I felt like Dr. Tobias and I were partners in treating my health
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2021
excellent care by Dr Tobias
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021
very personable and well informed visit. Dr Tobias is a breath of fresh air in his field
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2021
Dr. Tobias is amazing. He listened to me and take his time. He called back and patience asked all my questions. I high recommend Dr.Tobias
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2021
Dr Tobias is excellent
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2021
Been seeing Dr. Tobias for several years, starting at his office in West Palm Beach. Like him a lot!
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2021
good and pleasant visit. Dr. Tobias is a kind and friendly person.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
doctor is very cortious efficient and understanding
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
complete positive fulfillment of Dr Tobias to my health issues
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
Dr. Tobias is an amazing professional, doctor and person. He is extremely thorough and conscientious. Dr. Tobias is very punctual and gives me the time I need for an exam or treatment without me feeling rushed. He shows his concern for me as a patient and person. He discusses my concerns, diagnosis and recommendations so I can understand everything clearly. Our conversations are always genuine and professional. Dr. Tobias is a tremendous asset for the Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2021
VERY CAPABLE DOCTOR.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2020
very happy with dr.tobias
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2020
Dr Tobias kept my wife well informed during my hospitalization. My father in law is flying from another country to be examined and counseled by Dr Tobias.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2020
Dr. Tobias is a true professional and I was treated with dignity and respect.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2020
very impressed and confident with Dr Tobias
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2020
Dr Tobias was very helpful. He listened to my concerns. He made feel relaxed. suggested another test. which I felt he was very thorough.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2020
Dr. Tobias was very caring and encouraging. He's very personable and kind.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020
Dr Tobias was wonderful
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2020
Cleveland clinic never disappoints. The very best doctors I always can get scheduled when I want to be scheduled and if not they make an exception and get me in when I need to come in. I can't ask for better than that fantastic service and doctors
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2020
Dr. Tobias is fantastic
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2020
Dr Tobias is one of the most caring physicians I have ever encountered. his knowledge and calming manner sets him apart from others in his profession. Sincere and warm attitude is so important in patient/doctor relationship.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020
DR. TOBIAS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A GOOD LISTENER AND RESPONDS TO MY QUESTIONS. HE NEVER SEEMS IMPATIENT.
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2020
This was my first meeting with Dr. Tobias. He put me at ease right away and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2020
Dr. Tobias is extremely professional and caring. I have the utmost trust in him.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2020
I have been seeing Dr. Tobias for five years, and his overall quality of care has been excellent.
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020
Dr Tobias is an excellent Doctor
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2020
Dr Tobias was not only informative and knowledgeable but caring I knew I had found my Cardiologist! He even called me himself to let me know the results of the tests that doesn't happen anymore I was pleasantly surprised and extremely happy to have found him! Excellent Doctor and the staff at Cleveland Clinic is also Rey good most of the time!
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
Great doctor. Great place.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2020
The experience was surprisingly delightful which is something I've not said about a doctors appointment in decades. From front desk, to nurse, to doctor, and back to front desk againPERFECT!!!
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2020
Dr Tobias is an excellent cardiologist. He cares and listens
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
Amazing physician
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2020
dr Tobias is the best dr we are lucky to have him he cares about his patients and works with families return calls when needed there aren't enough kudos for this one man...God Bless him
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2020
Dr. Tobias is a wonderful doctor care provider. He is kind and friendly, and he take his time to listen and explain. I recommend him to anyone I know who needs a cardiologist.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2020
dr Tobias is very informative and I feel very safe in his care.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
It was an amazing and easy experience. Very pleasant experience overall. I'm so much more pleased than with a regular doctor's appointment!
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
The best doctor I have ever met with. He listened very carefully, was very attentive to the concerns I had and worked with me to help me in my journey. I am so very thankful to have found this doctor. I could not be happier to have met a doctor like him that cares so very much and is attentive to his patients needs. I thank you for having such a wonderful doctor on staff.
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020
I felt I was in good hands with Dr. Tobias. He was very knowledgeable about my condition and medications.
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2020
Phenomenal doctor!
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2020
Dr Tobias could not have been nicer.He was very careful to explain everything interns I could understand and was in no rushing to get finished and on to the next person. When we were finished, I felt like I had a new friend.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020
Though the person making the appointment was respectful and courtesy, they made a mistake and schedule my appointment with the wrong doctor. I requested appointment with my cardiologist Dr. Baez and was given appointment with Dr. Tobias. Fortunately, Dr. Tobias was kind enough to overlook the error and preform an examination and recommend additional testing based on my symptoms.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020
Although Dr. Tobias was not my Cardiologist, he took the time to listen to my concerns and perform an examination. He also recommended a additional testing and follow up.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020
Dr. Tobias was very knowledgeable and I left there feeling that I am in good hands.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2020
Recommended Dr. Tobias to my brother in law.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020
Doctor listened and explained what is provably going on with me. Recommended tests and folllow up.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020
Very accommodating and when i needed to see the Doctor i was promptly given attention
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020
Dr Tobias has always been a caring and attentive to me concerns and health !
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
Good experience/excellent doctor.