Craig Asher, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Hospital
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5290
- Fax:
- 954.659.5292
Treatment & Services
- Aortic Dissection
- Calcium Score
- Cardiomyopathy Radiation
- Echocardiography
- General Cardiology
- Preventive Cardiology
- Stress Echocardiography
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal EKG
- Amyloid Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Insufficiency
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Cardiac Disease
- Cardiac Dyspnea
- Cardiac Shunts
- Cardiac Tumors
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy Valvular
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- Chest Pain
- Coarctation Of The Aorta
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Constrictive-Pericarditis
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Insufficiency
- Diabetic Heart Disease
- Diastolic Dysfunction
- DiGeorge Syndrome
- Diseases of the Aorta
- Dissection Of The Aorta
- Ebstein Anomaly
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged Aorta
- Fabry's Disease
- Heart Attack
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Cholesterol
- Homocysteine Levels
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Infective Endocarditis
- Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Stenosis with Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myocarditis
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Palpitations
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Situs Inversus
- Tetralogy Of Fallot
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Disorder
- Valve Prosthesis
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Vegetation on the Aortic Valve
- Ventricular Septal Defects
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View All PlansAbout Craig Asher, MD
Craig Asher, MD, is a cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic Weston. He is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology, and he is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His specialty interests include valvular heart disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, pericardial and aortic diseases.
Dr. Asher completed his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and received his medical degree from Tufts Medical School in Boston, Mass., followed by clinical training at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., and the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He was appointed to Cleveland Clinic in 1999, the year he received the Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Staff Teaching Award. He moved to the Cleveland Clinic Florida in 2004 to head the Cardiology Fellowship Program. Dr. Asher received the Cleveland Clinic Florida Cardiology Teaching award for the batch years of 2004-2007 and Cleveland Clinic Florida Educator of the Year award in 2012.
He has co-authored over 150 abstracts, manuscripts and book chapters and has coedited a book on echocardiography, Clinical Echocardiography: a self assessment tool. He has been an invited speaker and participant at national meetings on topics including echocardiography and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He continues to be active in research and education in many areas of cardiology.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1999
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiac Imaging
Cleveland,
OH USA
1997
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1996
Residency - Emory University Hospital
Internal Medicine
Decatur,
GA USA
1992
Internship - Emory University Hospital
Internal Medicine
Decatur,
GA USA
1990
Medical Education - Tufts University School of Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
1989
Undergraduate - University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1981
Professional Highlights
- Cardiology Fellowship Director, 2004-Present
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
aortic disease, cardiovascular imaging, clinical cardiology, echocardiography, hypertropic cardiomyopathy, nuclear cardiology, restrictive cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Clinic Florida Educator of the Year 2013
- Cleveland Clinic Florida Cardiology Staff Teaching Award, 2004-2007
- Cleveland Clinic Cardiology (Cleveland) Staff Teaching Award,1999
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
- American Society of Echocardiography
Research & Publications
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175 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 | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
45 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020
Dr Asher is just a great provider
Reviewed on Sep 1, 2020
Dr Asher is not only extremely competent but he is a delight and a doctor in whom I have complete trust.
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2020
Dr. Asher is one of my all time favorite physicians.
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2020
as always Dr Asher is the best physician I have ever known!
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2020
I appreciate the level of care provided by Dr Asher
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2020
good experience with Dr. Asher as always.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
Dr Asher is a wonderful doctor. He is knowledgeable, thoughtful and caring. always gives excellent advice and medical care.
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2020
very satisfied with Dr.Asher
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2020
dr asher is wonderful, very caring, took time with me and cared for my concerns. made me feel like family
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2020
Dr Asher was very detailed in discussing my situation
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2020
Dr. Asher is a caring, excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2020
I was very grateful to Dr. Asher for taking the time to facetime with my husband and explain the diagnosis, due to the coronavirus my husband was not able to accompany me.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2020
Dr Asher has excellent listening skills. Good analysis of health issues. Clear plan of action. Competent. Very trustworthy. Pleased to be one of his patients.
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2020
Dr. Asher is an outstanding, caring doctor.
Reviewed on May 6, 2020
Dr. Asher and his nurse were very caring and followed through my problem. Also I had called the ER late at night and the Dr. on call was very attentive and addressed my problem to Dr. Asher.
Reviewed on May 4, 2020
great way to talk to your Dr without traveling to the CCF appt. very happy with my visit. I monitored by BP, EKG, and oxygen levels the morning of my appt to relay to the Dr. Really appreciate being able to keep my appt and would like to keep this format for upcoming spots provided I am having no problems and it is not a situation where I need to be there. Thank you for providing the opportunity to work around the covid situation and keep my appt in the safety of my home. I have to say, Dr Asher is a great Dr. He is easy to talk to, smart and funny too. i trust him with my life.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2020
Great to talk to Dr. Asher without driving an hour and getting questions answered.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2020
Video appts can truly make your services available to many who could not normally obtain help. It also makes the experience much easier for both the provider and the patient. It may not be effective for all situations but for many it is a life saver. Thank you.
Reviewed on Mar 10, 2020
exceptional doctor , he has been treating me for years, he has always been courteous and consistency helped me to be calm and not fearful
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2020
I have met with many doctors during the past 3/4 century. Dr. Asher is CLEARLY among the best I have ever met. Polite, laid back, concerned, extremely knowledgable.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2020
Dr. Asher showed empathetic listening skills, and made me feel like he cared for my well being with his patient and Cleveland Clinic expert team discussion. I walked out from appointment feeling hopeful and glad to have met an apparent great human being and Cardiologist!!!!
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2020
I have been under Dr. Asher's excellent care for about 12 years. He is the most attentive, caring, kind and responsive Doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2020
Great Doctor
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2020
Dr Asher has been my cardiologist for many years. Outstanding physician. Very pleased with the care provided to me over all this time
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2020
overall excellent experience with Dr Asher professional and compassionate individual
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2020
I hold Dr. Asher and his staff in the highest professional and personal regards.
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2019
Dr. Asher is the best. Very patient and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2019
Dr. Craig Asher is doing an excellent job in taking care of my serious medical issues.
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2019
Superb caring physician
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2019
Dr. Asher's professional knowledge, ability to explain clearly and his caring manner place him at the top of his profession.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2019
Dr. Asher is always thoughtful, pleasant, and helpful. And so smart. A really gifted doctor.
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2019
Dr.Asher is an excellent doctor. He had his nurse call our home when we could not get an appointment when my husband was having an issue with his BP.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2019
Love CCF. Dr Asher is the best. Dr Navia is the best surgeon too.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2019
Dr. Asher is a wonderful doctor
Reviewed on Nov 4, 2019
The whole first appointment experience was outstanding. Dr. Asher was prompt, patient, and professional. Instilled confidence in having chosen CC for care. Thank you.
Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019
Dr Asher was generous with his time and paid attention.
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2019
would recommend dr to my friends
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2019
Dr Asher is one Cleveland Clinics icons. Besides being one of the best nationwide cardiologists, he listens, is kind, never rushes the visit, besides giving honest and sometimes frank, great advice. I owe my existence to him, when in 2012 he ordered a test which revealed a hidden and often fatal genetic disorder, where I presented no symptoms. My cousin passed from this condition (ascending aorta aneurysm), the admitting doctors at the hospital not ordering tests to discover the condition and administering blood thinners, a major mistake, since her aorta was slightly leaking at the time.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2019
He is an extremely caring, professionally competent doctor whom I trust completely with providing me the proper medical care and advice. I highly recommend and trust him.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2019
my dr called and stated the urgency of my appointment because I was symptomatic and they moved the date up significantly. much appreciated.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2019
dr asher was extremely helpful explaining my condition and my options. he genuinely cared for me and my input. we decided I should go directly to emergency room and he even came to check on me while there. dr asher is amazing
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2019
Dr Asher is the best. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. He is everything one wants in a doctor.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2019
Dr. Asher is a very deliberate provider who listens to comments questions and concerns and answers them in a very calm deliberate manner
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
Dr. Asher is a great doctor, he always listens to my concerns and is extremely knowledgeable. Dr Asher even came to visit me in the hospital after I had open heart surgery, that explains it all. He has helped me tremendously and I am very thankful for that. He is definitely an asset to the Cleveland Clinic. I wish the best for he and his family.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2019
dr. Asher is wonderful.