Heba Wassif, MD, MPH
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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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 USA
2012
Fellowship - John Hopkins Hospital
General Cardiology
Baltimore,
MD USA
2011
Graduate School - John Hopkins University
Public Health
Baltimore,
MD USA
2007
Residency - University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic
Internal Medicine
Minneapolis,
MN USA
1998
Internship - University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic
Internal Medicine
Minneapolis,
MN USA
1996
Internship - University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinic
Family Medicine
Minneapolis,
MN USA
1995
Medical Education - University of Cairo
Medicine and Surgery
Cairo,
Egypt
1988
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
Echocardiography, aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, bicuspid aortic valve, coronary artery disease (CAD), cardio-rheumatology
Research & Publications
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As of 12/29/2022, Dr. Wassif has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Wassif receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
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147 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 | 4.2 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
21 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023
Dr. Heba Wassif is outstanding. She is knowledgeable, caring and above all is concerned about me as a patient.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2023
The process to get in to see Dr Wassif was always done kindly and as quickly as possible.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2023
Dr Wassif is extremely thorough and very thoughtful and kind. She did every test needed on my behalf to diagnose the problem and wouldn't release me until we had an established plan of action. I'm so thankful for this doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2023
We love Dr. Wassif. We credit her for saving my husbands life She knows that we live 10 hours away in Southern Illinois and she always gets his procedures set up and taken care of promptly. She listens and is very understanding and compassionate about her work.
Reviewed on Jan 27, 2023
Dr showed interest in my concerns
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023
Dr. Wassiff is an excellent physician- knowledgeable- explaining diagnosis, intervention/treatment, and plan of care thoroughly to the patient and ensures understanding of instruction by the patient. Also very kind and caring. Available if needed and follows up on contacts.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023
My wife and I both saw the doctor and were very pleased.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022
Had an excellent experience. Dr was informative and personal, providing a great deal of information that was clear and understandable. I was able to make my decision on next steps after our appointment and feel confident in the choice I made.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
She did a great job. Very thorough in her explanations.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2022
Always a good experience with Dr Wassif. Also, Dr Martin who I went to for a second opinion was very good.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2022
DR WASSIF WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND CARING. I HOPE TO SEE HER WHEN I RETURN NEXT YEAR.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022
Dr Wassif Is fantastic. Very through.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2022
Physician very professional, courteous, reviewed plan of care very well. Answered all questions thoroughly. Cannot say enough about this excellent physician! Thank you to her and Cleveland Clinic for your excellent care.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022
Dr. Wassif made me feel very positive about her concern for me as an individual.
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022
Very cooperative staff. Cannot be more pleased with Dr Wassif's care!
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2022
Outstanding physician
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2022
Dr Wassif was very informative and gave me a better understanding of my disease
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2022
Dr. Wassif is obviously a very caring and outstanding provider. She listened to our concerns and bent over backwards to respond to our needs. We left her office singing her praises and praised Cleveland Clinics to all our friends and family. We were so impressed with the level of care and attention we received from everyone at the Clinic, but especially from Dr. Wassif and her staff.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2022
Dr. Wassif and her staff were excellent
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
Dr. Wassif is excellent.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
Dr. Wassif spent more time explaining things than anywhere we've been. She took a comprehensive look at materials we brought. Answered a lot of questions that wasn't answered where we came from. Professional, polite, and thorough.