Bo Xu, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.5910
- Fax:
- 216.444.6152
Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Valve Disease
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Pericarditis
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View All PlansAbout Bo Xu, MD
Bo Xu, MD, is a staff cardiologist in the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He has advanced subspecialty training in multimodality cardiovascular imaging. He sees patients at Cleveland Clinic main campus.
Specialty Interests: Advanced cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) imaging, including echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging; cardiomyopathy; diseases of the aorta; infiltrative cardiac disorders; ischemic heart disease; heart valve disease; heart disease and aging.
Education: Dr. Xu received his medical degree from the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, graduating as the top student in the St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne Clinical School. He served his residency and advanced training in cardiology at St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne and MonashHeart, MonashHealth, Victoria, Australia, followed by a fellowship in non-invasive imaging at MonashHeart, MonashHealth. He joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2018 following completion of a further two-year fellowship in advanced cardiovascular imaging at Cleveland Clinic.
Experience and Outcomes: Cleveland Clinic's Section of Cardiovascular Imaging is one of the largest and most experienced in the country. Staff physicians read and interpret nearly 50,000 images every year to diagnose heart disease, plan optimal care for patients and help ensure treatment is complete. They also use these diagnostic studies to minimize complications during many types of catheter-based procedures and heart surgery.
Publications and Research: Dr. Xu has authored numerous research articles and research abstracts in peer-reviewed medical and cardiology journals. He has also co-authored book chapters for cardiology textbooks. Dr. Xu has presented his research findings at major national and international cardiology meetings, including the annual scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology, European Society of Cardiology, American Society of Echocardiography and World Congress on Heart Disease. He has served as an invited faculty and member of the scientific advisory board for the International Academy of Cardiology.
About Dr. Xu: “I am privileged to be a cardiologist with expertise in cardiovascular imaging, because I am able to use my knowledge and skills to better understand how heart conditions impact patients, and help guide them toward better, healthier lives.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Xu enjoys traveling, jogging and spending time with friends and family.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2018
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular imaging
Cleveland,
OH USA
2018
Fellowship - MonashHeart, Monash Health
Cardiovascular imaging
Clayton,
Australia
2016
Residency - Bendigo Health
Advanced Adult Cardiology
Bendingo/Victoria/Australia,
2015
Residency - MonashHeart, Monash Health
Cardiology
Clayton,
Australia
2015
Fellowship - St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Cardiology
Melbourne,
Australia
2015
Residency - St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Advanced Adult Cardiology
Melbourne,
Australia
2014
Medical Education - University of Melbourne
2007
Certifications
- Cardiology
- Cardiology
Specialty Interests
Advanced cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) imaging, including echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging; cardiomyopathy; diseases of the aorta; infiltrative cardiac disorders; ischemic heart disease; heart valve disease; heart disease and aging.
Research & Publications
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49 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.8 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
4 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 21, 2019
Dr. Xu listens carefully and always puts patients first.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2019
We had good service and answers to questions that I thought was very important for us to understand. Dr. Bo Xu was very polite and professional. Although we live miles away, we would still travel to visit the Cleveland clinic.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2018
Hard to say how much I value Dr. Xu and the staff at the Cleveland Clinic. Their courtesy, professionalism, and genuine concern bowled me over. I am hoping I can continue this wonderful relationship. They just might save my life.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2018
Dr. Xu clinician (Jen) was spunky and full of energy. Dr. Xu eleviated my anxiety about a possible surgery. He has a very calming demeanor.