Heba Wassif, MD, MPH
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Treatment & Services
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Clinical Cardiology Section
- General Cardiology
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View All PlansAbout Heba Wassif, MD, MPH
Heba Wassif, MD, MPH, FACC, is a clinical cardiologist and Director of Inpatient Clinical Cardiology in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. She is also faculty at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and participates in resident and fellow education. Dr. Wassif sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Echocardiography, aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, bicuspid aortic valve, coronary artery disease (CAD), cardio-rheumatology
Experience: Physicians in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine offer the latest medications and interventional heart disease procedures to deliver better heart care outcomes for patients. They annually perform more than 100,000 diagnostic imaging studies, including echocardiograms, electrocardiograms and stress testing.
Dr. Wassif has more than 20 years’ experience in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients suffering from complex and chronic heart conditions and diseases. She interprets more than 1000 echocardiograms a year and applies her expertise in echocardiography to optimize her patients’ outcomes. She is board certified in general cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Success Rates: Success rates for specific procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/outcomes-stats.
Education: Dr. Wassif earned her medical degree from Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, and a master’s in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Md. She completed her internal medicine residency at University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics, Minneapolis, Minn., and Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where she was selected chief resident in her final year of training.
Dr. Wassif received her specialty training as a general cardiology fellow at The Johns Hopkins Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute, Baltimore, Md., followed by a fellowship in interventional cardiology at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston.
Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2019, Dr. Wassif was on the staff of Baystate Health System of Massachusetts Medicine School, Worcester, Massachusetts.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Wassif is a dedicated researcher who has participated in numerous major clinical studies that have contributed to advancing innovation in heart disease. She currently is an investigator on two studies on cardiovascular outcomes. Dr. Wassif has coauthored papers on her research published in leading medical journals and is a frequent speaker, presenter and moderator at cardiology conferences, including American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association.
She also is passionate about advancing the future of cardiology through teaching interns and residents, and her students describe her as an inspiring educator, mentor and role model.
Leisure Activities: Outside of work, Dr. Wassif enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing, reading and traveling.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2019
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Brigham & Women's Hospital
Interventional Cardiology
Boston,
MA
2012
Fellowship - John Hopkins Hospital
General Cardiology
Baltimore,
MD United States
2011
Graduate School - John Hopkins University
Public Health
Baltimore,
MD
2007
Residency - University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic
Internal Medicine
Minneapolis,
MN
1998
Internship - University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic
Internal Medicine
Minneapolis,
MN
1996
Internship - University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic
Family Medicine
Minneapolis,
MN United States
1995
Medical Education - University of Cairo
Medicine and Surgery
Cairo,
Egypt
1988
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
Specialty Interests
Echocardiography, aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, bicuspid aortic valve, coronary artery disease (CAD), cardio-rheumatology
Research & Publications
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214 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | 4.7 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
23 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 15, 2024
Dr Wassif is fantastic. Very pleased with her care and my relationship with her.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Excellent response from office staff and physician
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Dr Heba Wassiff cardiologist, excellent physician who addresses : health care needs, plan of care , reviews test results , answers question, concerns - professionally , and kindly. She leaves no stone unturned. She alleviates any anxieties the patient/ family has by explaining and talking to patient/ family in an unhurried manner. She is an outstanding physician and asset to Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr took her time with me and explained everything!
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr wassiff is very popular and I had trouble making a timely appointment. Previous was in July, annual follow up had to be in October.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Both Dr. Wassif and Janice are amazing. Thankyou both for getting me in so fast. It will save my life.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024
Dr. Wassif is excellent. We are Blessed to have her as our care provider.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024
Dr. Wasiff is knowledgeable, professional, thoughtful and kind. She carefully considered my health issues. Her resident also did a great job. Thank you!
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Wait time to get an appointment was to long when advised by my primary care provider that I had AFIB
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024
Excellent interaction with physician
Reviewed on May 31, 2024
I have already referred Dr. Wassif to others
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
I am very thankful for Dr. Wasif. None in WV could diagnose me and my family doctor was extremely concerned. He referred me to Cleveland Clinic where I seen Dr. Wasif. She is absolutely amazing. She knew within 5 minutes of telling her my health issues. She has done nothing but help me, guide me and have every necessary test ran to make sure I have medications I need and the exact information I need to help me with my health issues. She is absolutely amazing.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024
Dr Wassif is outstanding I drive from Columbus to see her
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2024
Dr was excellent-
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024
That was a very good experience with Dr. WassifI learn a lot about my heart. I really appreciate her..
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024
Dr. Wassif gives me great confidence. She clearly has a huge attention to detail, and is very rigorous in her care. She also took the time to answer all questions. I'm fortunate to have her guiding such a challenging problem.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023
I learned more in 3 minutes in this appointment than I have in a year with other providers. Outstanding!
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023
Dr. Wassif is an amazing physician. She leaves no stone unturned when it comes to getting to the bottom of your health issues. She is very caring and great with communication.
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2023
The doctor is great! I didn't like that I had so much trouble getting an appointment and so much delay.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Dr Wassiff excellent physician. Address all questions I have thoroughly as well as her plan of care and follow up of questions and plan of care. Listens well to patient and family member always. Very professional, respectful, and friendly!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
I LOVE Dr Wassif
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023
Dr. Wassif is the best. She's so caring and compassionate. She's very knowledgeable and shares what she knows.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023
She explained things much better than the cardiologist department!