Joanna Ghobrial, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6805
- Fax:
- 216.445.6163
Treatment & Services
- Asd Closure
- Atherectomy
- Cardiology
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Clinical Cardiology Section
- Coronary Artery Atherectomy
- Coronary Balloon Angioplasty (PTCA)
- Coronary Intervention
- Drug Eluting Stenting
- FFR determination
- General Cardiology
- Heart Valve Disease - Percutaneous Interventions
- High Risk Valve Disease Patients
- Interventional Catheterization For Congenital Heart Defects
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pumping
- Percutaneous Interventions For Aortopulmonary Collaterals
- Percutaneous Interventions For Atrial Septal Defect
- Percutaneous Interventions For Coarctation Of The Aorta
- Percutaneous Interventions For Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Percutaneous Interventions For Patent Foramen Ovale
- Percutaneous Treatment of Blocked Veins
- Percutaneous Valve Repair and Replacement
- Percutaneous Valve Treatment
- Percutaneous VSD closure
- Pericardiocentesis
- PFO Closure
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Angina
- Anomalous Pulmonary Veins
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Arterial Diseases - "blocked Arteries"
- Asymptomatic Valve Dysfunction
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coarctation Of The Aorta
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Coronary Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Endocarditis
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Infective Endocarditis
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Right Heart Failure
- Shortness Of Breath
- Stent Restenosis
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Tetralogy Of Fallot
- Transposition Of The Great Vessels
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Ventricular Septal Defects
- William's Syndrome
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View All PlansAbout Joanna Ghobrial, MD
Joanna Ghobrial, MD, MSc, is Medical and Interventional Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center and staff cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. She sees patients at the Cleveland Clinic main campus.
Specialty Interests: Cardiovascular disease; congenital heart defects/congenital heart disease; heart valve disease, including aortic valve disease, pulmonary valve disease, tricuspid valve disease and mitral valve disease; coronary artery disease.
Education: Dr. Ghobrial earned her undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, and her medical degree from Wayne State University, Detroit, Mich. She completed her internship and residency at Boston Medical Center, Boston University, followed by a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Washington (UW), Seattle, Wash. At the same time, she earned a Master’s degree in epidemiology from UW. Dr. Ghobrial subsequently served a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, and a fellowship in adult congenital heart diseases with a subspecialty in intervention at the Ahmanson/UCLA Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center, University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles.
Experience and Outcomes: Cleveland Clinic interventional cardiologists are among the most experienced in the country in non-surgical treatment of pediatric and adult congenital heart disease, with outcomes that are better than national averages. The percutaneous (non-surgical) treatments they perform include aortic and mitral valve repair and atrial septal defect and patent foramen ovale closures.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Ghobrial has coauthored papers on congenital heart disease, heart attack and related topics in peer-reviewed medical journals and has contributed chapters on non-surgical cardiac interventions to several cardiology textbooks. She also has presented at medical conferences on topics that include the latest techniques for heart valve repair and replacement and her personal research on ethnic differences in sudden cardiac arrest.
About Dr. Ghobrial: “It is my privilege to care for patients with congenital heart disease. They are warriors who have defied health hurdles since birth. My goal is to help them stay healthy, and live their lives to the fullest. I strive to work together with patients as a team, to understand their goals and help achieve them, whether by close monitoring with clinic visits, medication adjustment, imaging studies or cardiac catheterizations and transcatheter interventions.”
Leisure Activities: In her spare time, Dr. Ghobrial enjoys organizing and being part of global cardiac missions to advance medicine for patients with heart disease in remote areas in the world. She has been on mission trips to Haiti, Kenya, Zaatari refugee camps, and Ethiopia with future plans to go to Tanzania and Brazil. She also enjoys traveling for leisure, hiking, music and comedy.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2017
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - UCLA Medical Center
Adult Congenital Heart Diseases
Los Angeles,
CA USA
2017
Fellowship - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School
Interventional Cardiology
Boston,
MA USA
2015
Fellowship - University of Washington Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease
Seattle,
WA USA
2014
Graduate School - University of Washington
Seattle,
WA USA
2014
Residency - Boston Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
2010
Medical Education - Wayne State University School of Medicine
Detroit,
MI USA
2007
Undergraduate - Wayne State University
Detroit,
MI USA
2003
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Specialty Interests
Cardiovascular disease; congenital heart defects/congenital heart disease; heart valve disease, including aortic valve disease, pulmonary valve disease, tricuspid valve disease and mitral valve disease; coronary artery disease; vascular system disorders, including Marfan, Ehlers-Danlos and Loeys-Dietz syndromes
Research & Publications
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139 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
21 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023
Very good doctor
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Dr. Gobhrial and her staff are always professional, courteous, and helpful with my questions and issues.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023
Dr. Ghobrial is an extremely kind and caring provider. I feel that's she truly is concerned about helping me be comfortable with the physical and emotional impact of my condition.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023
I am thankful for Dr. Ghobrial, she is a excellent and kind doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
Dr Ghobrial & the entire team were wonderful. I thank everyone for their dedication to quality healthcare & most of all the empathy that was shown.
Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023
Dr Ghobrial is the BEST doctor I have met in my 62 years. Her compassion is remarkable. Her knowledge of my issues and her compassion towards me is outstanding.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
Dr. Ghobrial gave a clear description on my planned TAVR and related contingences.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
Dr. Ghobrial is personable and takes the time needed to explain TAVR details.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2023
So easy to reach Dr. Ghobrial's office by phone. I appreciate that. The doctor is so caring.
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2023
Dr Ghobrial is always willing to listen and take the time to explain. She is the only doctor I truly trust with my heart.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023
Dr. Ghobrial is the best. She might specialize in cardiology but she listens to everything I have to say and ensures I am on the right path for holistic health.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023
Both Dr. Ghobrial and Dr. Karamlou are women I shout the praises of, we love them both.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023
Again Dr. Ghobrial and Dr. Karamlou are the best
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023
Dr. Ghobrial is always friendly, thorough, and professional
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Ghobrial is amazing and I am very pleased to have been connected with her. She is incredibly genius, way too busy, but when you do get to see her in person, her bedside manner is outstanding! Her specialty and skills are absolutely top rate I just hope that she continues to get more help as I know she is way too busy!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022
Dr. Ghobrial is exceptional end of story. I would not trust my heart care to anyone else. She always tells me just the way it is even though I may not want to hear it.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2022
She is seriously the best.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2022
I am grateful to have found such a knowledgeable, and thoughtful doctor who responds to all my questions with patience.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2022
This was a GREAT experience and I am so grateful for Dr Gabrial and her assistance.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022
The doctor and her staff was excellent
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2022
Dr Ghobrial was excellent