Ayman Hussein, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6171
- Fax:
- 216.636.6952
Treatment & Services
- Abnormal Rhythm Ablation
- Biventricular (BIV) ICD Implantation
- Biventricular Pacemaker
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Section
- Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Optimization (Programming)
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Catheter Ablation
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Lead Extraction
- Pacemaker Implant
- Pacemaker Lead Extraction
- Pulmonary Vein Ablation Procedure
- Temporary Pacemakers
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Cardiac Device Infections
- Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection
- Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
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Ayman A. Hussein, MD, is a specialist in heart rhythm disorders in the Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing, Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Management of heart rhythm disorders; catheter ablation for supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, including complex catheter ablations for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia; stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, including left atrial appendage closure; cardiac device therapy, including implantation and extraction of cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using bi-ventricular devices; sudden cardiac death and inherited arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) syndromes, including long QT syndrome
Number of Patients Treated: Physicians in the Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing performed approximately 4,000 electrophysiology procedures in 2015. Dr. Hussein has performed more than 600 electrophysiology procedures in the past two years.
Success Rates: Treatment for atrial fibrillation using a technique known as pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI) accounts for approximately 20 percent of electrophysiology procedures at Cleveland Clinic annually. Success rates for this procedure range from 65 percent for patients with persistent or long-standing atrial fibrillation to greater than 80 percent for patients with less-persistent atrial fibrillation.
Electrophysiology treatment at Cleveland Clinic for patients with ventricular arrhythmias (abnormal rapid heart rhythm originating in the heart’s lower chambers) completely eliminates the arrhythmia in nearly 80 percent of patients and eliminates at least one arrhythmia in 15 percent of patients with multiple arrhythmias.
You can view detailed information about the number of patients and outcomes for patients treated by specialists in the Section of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.
Education and Training: Dr. Hussein earned his medical degree with honors from Lebanese University Medical School, Beirut, Lebanon. He distinguished himself on admission by ranking first on the admission examination followed by six years as a Hariri Foundation scholarship recipient. He served an internship and residency at Cleveland Clinic, where he won the 2010 Department of Medicine Research Award and the 2011 William Lower Clinical Research Award. Dr. Hussein served a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, where he was recipient of the Nathan Carliner scholarship award for excellence in cardiovascular research. He subsequently completed his subspecialty training with a two-year fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology at Cleveland Clinic. In his final fellowship year he was Chief Fellow in Cardiac Electrophysiology. He was named to the Cleveland Clinic staff in 2016 upon completion of his fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Hussein is principal investigator or co-principal investigator on more than a dozen research studies in electrophysiology, in particular on treatment of atrial fibrillation. Widely published in the field, Dr Hussein’s work has been featured in highly respected, peer-reviewed medical journals in his subspecialty, such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation and Heart Rhythm. Dr. Hussein also is a frequent invited speaker at prestigious national medical meetings, including the Heart Rhythm Society annual meeting and American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
About Dr. Hussein: “My ability as a heart rhythm specialist to intervene and improve patients’ quality of life is what makes this field truly engaging on both a personal and professional level. I am committed to providing excellent patient care and giving every patient my very best efforts.”
Dr. Hussein and his wife are the parents of two young children. In his leisure time he enjoys painting, chess, classical music and soccer.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cleveland,
OH
2016
Fellowship - University of Maryland Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease
Baltimore,
MD
2014
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2011
Residency - American University of Beirut
Beirut,
Lebanon
2008
Internship - Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences
Beirut, Lebanon,
2007
Medical Education - Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences
Beirut, Lebanon,
2006
Undergraduate - Lebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences
Beirut, Lebanon,
2000
Specialty Interests
Management of heart rhythm disorders; catheter ablation for supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias, including complex catheter ablations for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia; stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, including left atrial appendage closure; cardiac device therapy, including implantation and extraction of cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) using bi-ventricular devices; sudden cardiac death and inherited arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) syndromes, including long QT syndrome
Research & Publications
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306 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 | |
| Listens | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
56 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024
Dr. Hussein gave John excellent care, and was compassionate about his health.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024
I had sought an appointment w another physician. However the earliest was six months out. Dr Hussein was available in a month. Am very pleased with the initial meeting.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024
This was an initial consult. The doctor will know more after the two week monitoring period. That said Dr Hussein understood why I need a fix if possible. He listened and got it.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
Appreciated the length of time & thoroughness physician devoted to my health issue & especially for ordering an initial procedure same day as visit because of my out-of-state travel, etc.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024
Everyone I came in contact with were very helpful and kind. Dr Hussein was excellent in communicating with me about my concerns. Highly recommended him!
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
Dr. Hussein Yes, the very best
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024
Dr. Hussein took the time to evaluate my case, listen to my symptoms, look through my records, here are my concerns, and come up with a plan of action. The plan of action proved to be correct! No other doctor in 4 months of appointments had been able to recommend this direction.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
Doctors spent very little time.
Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024
Dr Hussein is a very knowledgeable, caring and helpful doctor. It's rare to find someone with good bedside manner, understanding and so intelligent.
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024
Dr Hussein was very kind and caring. He wanted to put my mind at easy straight away that I was going to be ok. He knew exactly what was wrong with me, even though my hospital records had failed to be sent. We came up with a plan of action and felt very good upon leaving the office
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024
Dr Hussein and his staff are fantastic!!!
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024
I appreciated Dr. Huessin's Honesty
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
Great doctor very limited availability
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024
Great staff! From research staff, to Dr Hussein's nurse, and Dr Hussein himself - they all were kind, respectful and knowledgeable professionals who answered all my questions and celebrated the great results of my PF Ablation.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024
Excellent physician. I would recommend him without reservation.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Loved the dr appt
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024
We drive over 6 1/2 hours to see him once a year and it's worth it. He's very knowledgeable and has no issue educating us about my husband's condition
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024
He is a great listener and very informative with me. I appreciate him very much!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
The doctor fully explained my treatment options, including why he recommended a specific treatment. He listened to my questions and concerns and provided the information I needed in order to make an informed decision. He also discussed steps I could take to minimize discomfort as we moved forward and provided instructions for when and how to contact him if I experienced specific symptoms.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Dr Hussein was very personable and gave me a sense of confidence. He had a positive attitude
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Hussein is very approachable and pleasant. Not intimidating and easy to ask questions to. I did not feel that I was rushed whatsoever. I appreciate him as my provider and am grateful for his participation in my care. I feel that I am in excellent hands. Thank you.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
Dr. Hussein is a caring physician. He is very knowlegeable.
Reviewed on May 30, 2024
I'm glad to have Dr Hussain as my doctor
Reviewed on May 28, 2024
The provider was great and thorough.
Reviewed on May 2, 2024
Dr. Hussein was outstanding, and I am confident that he will resolve my health issue. He communicate effectively, which helped me to understand the diagnostic procedures that he would be utilizing. He clearly stated the potential treatment options. I would highly recommend him to others.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
Dr. Hussein was wonderful
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
An excellent and outstanding doctor!
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
I was very impressed by the doctor. He took the time to explain everything in detail and answer all our questions. He also did his best to ease my anxiety about the procedure.
Reviewed on Apr 9, 2024
Dr. Hussein disagreed with the program my local Cardiologist put me on. Dr. Hussein explained the long term risk of the medication I was taking. He then offered to talk with my local Cardiologist and discuss my plan of care.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
Dr. Hussein is easy to talk with, offers good and simple advice & is positive.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
Other than the difficulty and long wait to get an appointment and the brief duration of the appointment, no complaints. Doctor is good at explanations for questions asked and considerate.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024
Dr.Hussain is a fine and caring Doctor
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024
This was a follow up appointment to a surgical procedure. I had a number of questions which Dr Hussein answered with respect and knowledge which made me comfortable with this health situation. He is always very personable and expresses a welcoming, open demeanor.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
While Dr hussein provided a very good explanation of my operation and associated options during our meeting before, on the day of the op his fellow mentioned specific risks that I felt dr hussein should have mentioned before. The risks would not have changed my decision to get the op, but I would've appreciated the full disclosure.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024
The doctors spent as much time as needed to diagnose and recommend treatments. I did not feel rushed and all of my questions were answered. Also, follow up information could be accessed through the website.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024
Dr Hussein is warm , caring, informative and is open to answering questions. In my opinion, he's a wonderful physician!
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024
Doctor is excellent.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
I appreciate that. Dr. Hussein always recommends to me what he would recommend for a family member of his.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
Dr. Hussein is clearly a brilliant clinician, but he is also a nice, relatable human being.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
It's hard to get an appointment because Dr Hussein is so good. I understand that.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024
Dr Hussein is excellent. I can't say enough about my interactions with him.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024
Dr. Hussain was extremely pleasant, thorough and answered all of my questions. I felt very confident with his approach to my healthcare and am grateful that he is my specialist.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Hussein was great! He was very attentive to what I had to say, clearly explained his evaluation of my condition, and recommended what treatment I needed. Besides all the "Dr. Stuff", he Is friendly and makes you feel comfortable.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr. A. Hussein was the most passionate, informative, caring doctor that I have seen since I have had A-fib. The doctors in my hometown have never taken the time to explain the problems and the procedures, the medications, and answer any of my questions in the 10 minutes they are with me. I was astonished with the time he allowed to speak with me and go over my medical conditions. He explained everything. He had a plan for treating me, and told me to call if I had any questions or concerns. I was very pleased with my visit!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Dr. Hussein answered all of my questions and was very familiar with my problems and medical condition.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
I appreciated that my appointment was scheduled by the clinic following my previous visit with Dr. Hussein, based on his recommended follow-up.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
I initially saw Dr. Hussein for a second opinion, and am very thankful that I did. I appreciate his expertise and candor. I feel that I learn a lot from each of our visits.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Hossain was wonderful!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023
He's Amazing
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Dr. Husain spent time with me listening to my concerns. He is caring, compassionate and kowledgeable.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Dr H never looked at a computer or came in with laptop. He had Jane's history all in his head. Made great eye contact and explained everything
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Dr Ayman Hussein is a wonderful caring skilled doctor as well as the nurses who work with him. Thank you Dr Hussein.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr. Hussein was beyond amazing. He listens , responds to each concern, thinks of items like time of year and travel time, which is so appreciated. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to access such incredible care.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Wonderful kind good Doctor . Cares very much about his patients
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023
The quality of care and assistance provided by Dr Aymen Hussein, his nurse, and the entire staff has been exceptional! Cleveland Clinic's scheduling process needs significant improvement.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023
The quality of care and assistance provided by Dr Aymen Hussein, his nurse, and the entire staff has been exceptional!