Tarek Malas, MD
Treatment & Services
- Adult Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Afib Surgery
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Bypass Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department
- Heart Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Heart Valve Surgery
- MAZE Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Surgery
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Myectomy
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
- Removal of Atrial Myxoma
- Robotic Heart Surgery
- Robotic Mitral Valve Surgery/Repair
- Robotically Assisted Mitral Valve Repair
- Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation as Primary Diagnosis
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Cardiac Tumors
- Heart Tumors
- Mitral Fibroelastoma
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
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View All PlansAbout Tarek Malas, MD
Tarek Malas, MD, CM, MPH, FRCSC, is a cardiac surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery of the Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. Dr. Malas sees patients at Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, percutaneous structural interventions, complex valvular disease, coronary surgery, atrial fibrillation surgery
Experience: Physicians in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery annually perform more than 5,000 cardiac surgeries. Dr. Malas has extensive experience in cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive, robotic and percutaneous procedures as well as conventional open-heart surgery.
Dr. Malas is a fellow of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.
Success Rates: Among top US hospitals for cardiac surgery, Cleveland Clinic’s volume is the highest with the best quality outcomes. You can view success rates for specific procedures at Learn more about our outcomes and statistics
Education: Dr. Malas earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, and a master’s in public health from Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University, Boston. He also completed his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. He completed a six-year cardiac surgery residency at University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, where he was selected as chief resident in his final years of training. He continued his training as an advanced adult cardiothoracic surgery fellow at Emory University, Atlanta, and completed his training with a fellowship in advanced minimally invasive, robotic, and structural heart valve surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2023, Dr. Malas was a staff cardiac surgeon at Québec Heart and Lung Institute in Quebec, Canada.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Malas has coauthored research papers published in peer-reviewed cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery journals and cardiothoracic surgery handbooks. He is a frequent presenter at international cardiac surgery meetings and has been an invited lecturer at regional and national medical conferences in the United States and Canada. He also extensive experience in surgical education research and didactic training of residents and fellows.
Dr. Malas currently is a reviewer for numerous academic medical journals, including Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery and Journal of Robotic Surgery.
About Dr. Malas: “I am very passionate about preventing and treating heart disease so patients can live longer, healthier lives. I find it extremely rewarding to be able to make positive changes in the lives of patients and their loved ones. While it is a very difficult and demanding job, knowing that I am helping make a difference someone’s life makes it worth every moment.
One of the most exciting parts of my specialty is the ability to perform surgery in a variety of ways – percutaneous endovascular, robotic, or standard open-heart surgery. The collaboration between cardiac surgery and cardiology to perform procedures with a minimally invasive approach can help significantly improve recovery times and help patients return to their daily lives quickly with excellent outcomes.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Malas enjoys travel and learning languages, scuba diving, tennis, working out at the gym and music.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2023
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiac Surgery - Robotics, Minimally Invasive, Structural
Cleveland,
OH United States
2018
Fellowship - Emory University Hospital
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Atlanta,
GA
2017
Residency - University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Cardiac Surgery
Ottawa,
Canada
2016
Medical Education - McGill University
Montreal Quebec,
Canada
2010
Undergraduate - McGill University
Montreal Quebec,
Canada
2006
Undergraduate - McGill University
Bachelors of Chemical Engineering
Montreal Quebec,
Canada
2004
Graduate School - Harvard University
Masters of Public Health
Boston,
MA United States
Certifications
- Cardiac Surgery
Awards & Honors
- 2017 Emory Lifesaver Award Recipient, Emory University Hospital
- 2014 President’s Award of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for Best Scientific Work
- 2014 Department of Surgery Collins Day Award for Best Overall Paper
- 2013 Best Clinical Science/Population Health Presentation, Ottawa Heart Institute Research Day
- 2013 Innovation Award for Research, Ottawa Heart Institute Research Day
- 2011 Department of Surgery Graeme Barber Prize for Best Clinical Paper Presentation
Research & Publications
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
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Reviewed on Aug 15, 2024
These 5 ratings are only because a higher rating option was not provided. Dr. Malas is outstanding.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024
We were incredibly well taken care of by the Doctor who cared for Steven. He took so much time in helping us to undesirable the surgery and what was going to happen before, during and after. We will certainly be going to Cleavland Clinic in the future and recommending this hospital to everyone.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Warm, caring doctors and brilliant too! Wonderful dealing with all of them.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Dr. Tarek Malas was simply amazing! He took the time to actually talk to me and his bedside manner was perfect and calming.
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024
Great scheduling capabilities - Very efficient, not much waiting time; very well coordinated care across doctors/departments.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
Dr Malas was amazing. He exuded confidence while maintaining a comfortable rapport. He answered every question professionally yet on our level of understanding.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024
Appointment with Dr. Mamas was very good. Answered all our questions regarding my upcoming heart procedure.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
Heart surgeon, DR. Malas, is the best