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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417 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
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| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
79 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022
Dr. TOBIAS IS A GREAT HUMAN DOCTOR
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022
Dr. Tobias was terrific and I told my husband. Maybe he'll make an appointment?
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2022
When we met that day Dr.Tobias was very interested in my case. He gave me a very good advice and I took it.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2022
Great experience.I my opinion Cleveland Clinic is one of the best Doctors office I have ever been
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2022
Dr. Tobias was awesome. He took the time to educate me in great detail. His assistant Jane was great as well - both had excellent bedside manner
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2022
Dr Tobias has an amazing combination of knowledge, empathy and bedside manner. He demonstrates a true compassion for my condition and confidence in treatment. I am fortunate to have been referred to him for care and will continue to refer friends and family to him.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2022
The entire process was very smooth and handled with absolute professionalism. Dr. Tobias is phenomenal! He is extraordinarily caring and exceedingly professional.
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2022
Good Dr. Like him.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2022
Dr Tobias really listens to your concerns and is a caring doctor. He also quickly responds to your questions on mychart. My appointments were always on time and his staff are friendly and caring. He is a confident and very knowledgable doctor.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022
Dr. Tobias is a very caring Dr. He listens to all your concerns and is very thorough.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022
Excellent doctor
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022
It's always a pleasure to see Dr. Tobias
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
Dr. Tobias is very caring, respectful and very responsive. I feel truly blessed to have him as my cardiologist. I highly recommend him.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
Dr Tobias was very caring and pleasant, easy to talk to, and was respectful and knowledgeable in his field.
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2022
Dr Tobias was very good. Appreciated his care & knowledge.
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2022
CC was very helpful in getting me an appointment at a moment's notice so that I could complete a clearance for surgery. Dr. Tobias was awesome and he is not my cardiologist. He was super understanding and cared for me.
Reviewed on Jul 8, 2022
Dr Tobias is amazing. Have recommended him to many who have changed doctors to see him.
Reviewed on Jul 6, 2022
Dr Tobias is an exceptional physician - he is extremely professional and compassionate and knowledgeable
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
Dr Tobias is such a professional and truly makes you feel like he cares.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2022
Dr Tobias was very thorough and pleasant in his visit
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2022
Dr Tobias has been with me every step of the way, from my bypass in 2017 to today. He has been excellent.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022
Dr Tobias was wonderful. He listened carefully and considered all the information I gave him. He also explained everything in a way I could easily understand.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022
My appointment was scheduled with ease and I was fit in quickly. Dr Tobias was kind and professional as well as his nurse Jane. I'm very pleased with my care.
Reviewed on May 26, 2022
Dr Tobias is a true seasoned professional. I have several family members that see him through family recommendations.
Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Dr Tobias answered my questions about the medicines I am taking and the reactions I am having. He also discussed future visits and tests to be performed. I felt very comfortable and at ease with my visit.
Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Best dr visit I've done yet
Reviewed on May 17, 2022
Dr Tobias is excellent
Reviewed on May 17, 2022
Physician is excellent but Cleveland clinic administrative staff makes it impossible to get appointments
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
The doctor was pleasant and approachable. It didn't appear that he had concern about my health based on the description on the symptoms I was describing.
Reviewed on May 6, 2022
Dr.Tobias is a wonderful Dr. He listens, answers your questions and is genuinely concerned for you as his patient. I would recommend him to anyone who needs his specialty.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2022
Dr Tobias answered all my questions and concerns
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2022
I recommend a friend who said he was extremely happy to have Dr Tobias as his physician
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2022
I always get great treatment from Dr. Tobias and his staff.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022
Dr. Tobias is wonderful!
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2022
Dr Tobias answered all my questions clearly and in terms that I could understand.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2022
Best Dr. Responsive, caring, knowledgeable
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2022
Dr Tobias was awesomre and his explanations were simple and clear so I was able to comprehend everything he was saying to me
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2022
Excellent experience with Dr.Tobias. He was honest and I felt like I was in good hands.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2022
Dr. Tobias has a very calming demeanor. I've referred my whole family to him. I appreciate his ability to explain things in a fairly simple way. I also love being able to ask follow up questions on my chart.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2022
I chose Dr Tobias because he took care of a family friend that I brought to see him.
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2022
Dr Tobias was professional and caring.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2022
Dr. Tobias is a superb doctor: professional, compassionate, highly skilled, and with an authentic sense of care and concern for his patients.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2022
Dr Tobias is wonderful!!!!
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2022
Dr Tobias was an outstanding physician and very personable
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2022
Excellent Doctor very empathetic
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2022
Great experience. I am very pleased with Dr. Tobias.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2022
Dr Tobias and his nurse were very professional, caring and truly made you feel at ease.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2022
Dr. Tobias was wonderful. He was very patient, courteous, and listen to and answered all of my questions. I never felt rushed. It was so wonderful to have a doctor treat me and make me feel so comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2022
Dr. Tobais and the staff is great!
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2022
Dr. Tobias is a wonderful, kind and caring doctor. I am the caregiver for my 92 year old aunt who refuses to go to a doctors except Dr. Tobias
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2022
Kind doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2022
All is great with our Doctor! He is the best!
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2022
Our Doctor and staff is beyond great!
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2022
All went well. Dr.Tobias is very nice and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2021
From the people scheduling my appointments to the handling of my check in excellent. Dr. Tobias never rushes you out the door his bedside manner and concern is outstanding!
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2021
As stated before Dr. Tobias is a very caring professional. Takes the time to explain everything. His nurse was also very caring
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2021
Dr Tobias is an excellent Cardiologist, with an excellent bed side manner.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2021
Dr Tobias is very efficient and caring
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2021
Dr.Tobias is the whole package, a superior clinician and diagnostician, great personality, patient, never seems rushed or too busy to answer even uninformed questions.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2021
Excellent doctor
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2021
Dr Tobias is wonderful
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2021
Dr. Tobias is fantastic
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2021
Dr. Tobias was so pleasant to meet and explained my prior ECG to the current one beautifully. He eased my tension regarding my heart health and I would definitely follow up with him again if necessary.Thank you Dr. Tobias.
Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021
Dr.Tobias is wonderful.
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2021
Dr. Tobias is a wonderful doctor! He really takes the time to listen to me at my appointments & he has helped me tremendously. I can't say enough good things about him!
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2021
Great staff and a lovely doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 24, 2021
Dr Tobias is a wonderful Dr
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2021
The appointment was on time and Dr Tobias was professional and explained his recommendations in understandable terms.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2021
Dr. Tobias is an excellent cardiologist. I have recommended him on numerous occasions. I worry though if he is over subscribed !
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2021
Dr. Tobias was Amazing. Hopefully my cardiologist for life
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2021
I felt very much at ease with Dr. Tobias. He listened carefully and answered my questions. I did not feel rushed.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2021
Dr Tobias is one of the reasons we come to Cleaveland clinic
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2021
DR. TOBIAS AND ALL PERSONEL ARE EXCELLENT
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2021
I made an appointment with Dr. Tobias because my father is a patient and I have much respect for the way he's been cared for and treated.
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2021
Dr. Tobias is the best there is.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2021
Very good visit with the Doctor
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2021
The office staff is great and Dr Tobias is kind caring and a good Dr
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2021
Everyone was very good. Way above average. But Dr Tobias really surprised me with his prompt response with the fest results. I would never consider using anyone else.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2021
Excellent doctor