Bo Xu, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.5910
- Fax:
- 216.445.6152
Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- 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 & Thoracic 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
Fellowship - Bendigo Health
Advanced Adult Cardiology
Bendingo/Victoria/Australia,
2015
Fellowship - 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
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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173 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 | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
49 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2021
Dr. Bo Xu was fabulous. His explanations were very thorough, clear, and unrushed. He explained his analysis and proposed treatment plan, asked for my input, and answered my questions patiently and thoroughly. He met with me again at the end of the day to review the results of the additional testing, and he again spent significant time with me going over everything in detail. In sum, Dr. Xu was terrific, and I would strongly recommend him to others!
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2021
Dr Bo Xu was exceptional....
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2021
I felt that each and every member of the staff was caring, courteous, and professional. DR XU was exceptional.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2021
Dr XU was simply exceptional. He made me feel secure and thoroughly explained everything in terms I could understand. I never felt rushed and he is a wonderful doctor. I can't stress this enough. He truly cares about my situation and answered all my questions very patiently in detail and in terms I could understand. I will definitely continue to see Dr Xu in the future.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2021
Cardiologist Dr. Xu is fantastic. same with ALL his staff. This is my 3rd or 4th UltraSound at the Main Campus, you can trust my judgment, the technicians/equipment are all at the top of their fields. The desk counter at the "front" very cordial. The 1st nurse very good.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2021
This was a great visit, and my first visit with Dr. Xu. He was thorough, provided detailed explanation and reviewed future visits and goal to monitor health.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2021
liked Dr Bo xo.
Reviewed on Mar 12, 2021
I have complete faith in Dr Bo Xu. He is a wonderful doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2021
Dr Xu was such a great person. He spent so much time with me and cared about what I was going through. He listened and asked such great questions. I felt heard and respected. He explained everything and I felt like I was getting the best care I could hope to receive.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2021
I felt very comfortable with the dr. He answered all my questions and went above and beyond
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2021
Dr. Xu addressed all my concerns. He brought up test results and covered all the information with me. I feel very comfortable speaking with him about my medical needs. He takes the time to explain, never rushing. I appreciate his knowledge and his sense of compassion. I am very please with him as my physician.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2021
Highlight of my visit! Loved meeting Dr. Xu! He was very thorough in explaining my diagnosis and made me feel like I was his only patient. I felt I could ask as many questions as I wanted and he called me on a Friday night at 6pm to tell me my MRI results! I was quite amazed to know so quickly! I would highly recommend him to everyone!
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2021
Dr. Xu is amazing!
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2021
Dr. Bo was awesome . friendly , kind , intelligent, & professional about my health issues . He explained things , answering my questions in terms I could understand. I did not get the impression he was in a hurry to get me in and get me out when I know others were waiting for him no doubt . That mean a lot to me as I had traveled a good distance to see him and share my health concerns .
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
Dr. Xu was patient and thorough as he has been at past appointments. He is careful to listen an respond to questions until I am sure I understand the information he is presenting. I highly respect him as a physician.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2021
I would highly recommend Dr Xu. He explained my echo results throughly.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2021
great experience! Dr. Xu is wonderful! very good physician. explains everything very well. I'd recommend Dr. Xu to anybody.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021
Dr. Xu was outstanding. Very clear and thorough explanation of my diagnosis and complete review of films. He was a very caring physician.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021
Getting medical records from other providers to Cleveland Clinic was somewhat of a challenge but once they were received I was able to have doctor review and schedule my surgery.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021
Dr Xu is awesome
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2021
Dr. Xu far, far exceeded my expectations. He was caring, smart, reassuring, and took a lot of time with me.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2020
Since this was the first time I had seen or heard from Dr.Xu in over a year he had a thorough explanation for everything.
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2020
Dr. Xu was attentive, really listened, and took his time. I feel like he really cared about me. He was worried about my blood pressure, and I am taking the follow-up steps he suggested.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
I have total confidence in Dr. Xu and try to follow his recommendations to keep B/P in good range to avoid further heart problem
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2020
We are thankful we chose Cleveland Cliic with our health issues at our age and are thankful for the skills of the doctors we are seeing.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2020
Dr. Xu was very careful in providing the answers to all my questions. He took time to make certain that I was comfortable with those answers.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2020
I am very likely to recommend dr Bo Xu for his excellent care, expertise and professional rapport.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2020
He is a great physician. Listened to my concerns, and is helping me to better understand my diagnosis. He understands that people my age aren't typically diagnosed with Aortic Valve Stenosis at 31, and why I'm so concerned.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020
very good appointment Dr. was extremely helpful and informative
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2020
Dr. Xu explained things well and granted me much time in the interview.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2020
Dr Xu is fantastic!
Reviewed on Oct 16, 2020
Dr Xu is very attentive. I never feel rushed. He's always listening.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2020
Doctor was steady & comforting in the stress of my test that went wrong.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2020
My team of doctors were on point. I thank *Dr. Rohit Moudgil for directing the care that I received! I thank my main hospital doctor: *Bo Xu for my procedure!
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2020
I have been a patient over 25 years this lets you know how I feel about my hospital. P.S. Loved *Dr. Zu and team.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2020
Doctors were very informative.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
dr Xu was professional and personable.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
Dr. Xu is amazing. He communicates very well and answers all of my questions thoroughly.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
Dr. Xu was excellent in listening, especially at explaining my problem; he was kind and compassionate.
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
dr. Xu is very impressive
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020
Excellent consultation with Dr Xu who has explained everything perfectly.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
I thought the doctor really was good!
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2020
I was very pleased with the time and concern the Doctor showed answering my questions and explained in detail my condition and future treatment.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2020
Dr. Bo Xu is such an amazing doctor. He went over the results of the tests I had earlier in the day at the Cleveland Clinic (EKG, blood work, Echocardiogram, and Echocardiogram Stress Test). He explained how the test results showed that my mitral valve leakage was moderate, much like it was at my last visit with him in June, 2019. He showed me videos of my mitral valve before exercise and after exercise. He said that my mitral valve leakage is not severe enough at this time to need heart surgery. He answered all my questions that I could think of. He is one of the few doctors I have been to, that took the time to explain things until I thoroughly understood my condition. I live in Las Vegas, but will definitely be coming back every year for my follow-up appointment with Dr. Bo Xu to see how my heart is doing. He is the best, and the personnel that I did the tests with were also great. I see why the Cleveland Clinic is the number one heart hospital in the United States. I have recommended Cleveland Clinic to relatives and friends.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2020
Dr. Xu is an excellent cardiologist! He is very knowledgeable, thorough, kind, a good listener and very respectful! He has excellent bedside manners and although very busy, does not come across rushed and takes necessary time needed to provide my care. This was my 1st appointment.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2020
Great experience at the cardiologist and I would highly recommend Dr. Bo Xu to anyone needing a good cardiologist as he is one of the most compassionate and caring surgeons I have had the privilege to meet!!
Reviewed on May 29, 2020
Dr. Xu, was outstanding as he listened to both my concerns and my husbands and took time to explain and answer all of our questions.
Reviewed on May 29, 2020
First visit with Dr. Xu. He was prompt, courteous, very knowledgeable, knew my history extremely well, explained everything in detail. In short, he was wonderful. I would highly recommend him to any family member or friend who needs a Cardiologist.
Reviewed on May 15, 2020
I highly, highly recommend Dr. Bo Xu for his expertise in his care of me and my case. I have BVD and he ordered the exact imaging tests to clearly evaluate it, He took great time to explain to me the progress and the overall best way to respond medically appropriately. I feel very confident in his excellent care!!