Jeffery Courson, DO
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.7583
- Fax:
- 216.636.6954
Treatment & Services
- Ablation of Atrial Arrhythmias
- Ablation of Ventricular Arrhythmias
- Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia Detection
- Cardiac Device Therapy
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Defibrillator - Follow Up
- Electrophysiology Studies (EP)
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
- Implantable Loop Recorder
- Pacemaker - Permanent
- Pacemaker Follow-up
- Pacemaker Implant
- Remote Cardiac Telemetry
- Tilt Test
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Arrhythmia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Bradycardia
- Heart Palpitations
- Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Ventricular Arrhythmias
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
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View All PlansAbout Jeffery Courson, DO
Jeffery Courson, DO, FHRS, is a heart rhythm specialist in the Electrophysiology and Pacing Section of the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Cleveland Clinic main campus.
Specialty Interests: Syncope, palpitations, tachycardia, bradycardia, inherited heart rhythm disorders (long QT, Bragada’s, ARVC, HCM, CPVT), pacemakers, defibrillators, tilt testing, implantable loop monitors
Experience: Specialists in the Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Section are leaders in the diagnosis and care of patients with atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, flutter and other abnormal heart rhythms.
Dr. Courson performs 200 - 300 electrophysiology procedures a year, including pacemaker, cardiac defibrillator and loop monitor implantation; tilt tests; cardioversions and ablations. He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiac electrophysiology and cardiology and is a fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society.
Success Rates: Success rates for electrophysiology procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/outcomes/392-electrophysiology-laboratory-procedures-by-type.
Education: Dr. Courson earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio. He completed a combined internal medicine and emergency medicine residency at Doctors Hospital of Stark County, Massillon, Ohio. He began his specialty training as a fellow in cardiology at Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, N.J., and continued subspecialty training as a fellow in electrophysiology at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, Mass.
Prior to his appointment to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020 and relocating to Cleveland Clinic main campus, Dr. Courson was in private practice with Heart Rhythm Associates at Cleveland Clinic Akron General for nine years.
About Dr. Courson: “I became interested in taking care of patients with syncope as there was significant need in my field. This problem creates a lot of frustration and uncertainty for patients, their family and their care providers. I do my best to help patients understand what is happening, and together we work out the best management plan for them.”
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2011
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Lahey Clinic
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Burlington,
MA USA
2005
Fellowship - Deborah Heart & Lung Center
Cardiology
Browns Mills,
NJ USA
2004
Residency - South Pointe Hospital
Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine Combined Residency
Warrensville Heights,
OH USA
2001
Residency - Affinity Medical Center- Doctors Campus
Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine
Massillon,
OH USA
1997
Medical Education - Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (Athens)
Athens,
Oh United States (Archived)
1996
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Specialty Interests
Syncope, palpitations, tachycardia, bradycardia, inherited heart rhythm disorders (long QT, Bragada’s, ARVC, HCM, CPVT), pacemakers, defibrillators, tilt testing, implantable loop monitors
Awards & Honors
- 2019 Golden Apple Award, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Department of Internal Medicine Education Program
2018-2019 Harvey M. Friedman, MD Teacher of the Year, Cleveland Clinic Akron General Department of Internal Medicine Resident Staff
Research & Publications
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166 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
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 | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
32 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024
Very grateful for Dr. Courson!! He is kind, caring and answers my questions.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024
DR WAS VERY KIND AND EXPLANED THINGS THAT COULD BE PART OF MY ISSUES
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024
Dr Courson was very informative. He listened to me and I would recommend him
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
Dr courson is amazing
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024
Dr. Courson always provides such good care and seems to genuinely care about my entire well-being. This is not something that you are given by all medical providers and I truly am blessed by it.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
Always and excellent doctor!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
The wait list to get into any of the pots doctors is several months out even for established patients. Seems there is a demand for more pots doctors
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024
I have not had such a knowledgeable pots doctor since Dr Fouad. Dr Corson is highly intelligent and very compassionate. He explained things on my terms to help me understand.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
I wish there wasn't a wait time between my scheduled appointment and the time I see the Doctor, but I realize that sometimes it's unavoidable. I like that Dr Courson takes the time to ask me questions and also listen to me.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024
The care provider shows humanity in providing care
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024
I can't say enough about Dr Courson. I've never met ( and I've met MANY) a doctor that was so approachable, kind and respectful. There were many technical terms within my test findings that he was able to describe etc in terms I and my husband were able to understand. This made our ability to ask questions. He's a gift to the Cleveland Clinic!
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023
Dr. Courson reviewed prior test results, provided his opinion, compared and contrasted areas where he did not necessarily agree with the prognosis and reasons why. Options were provided as well as additional approaches that could be undertaken.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023
Dr Wilkoff retired and staff worked to get me an appointment with Dr. Courson on the same day that procedures were scheduled.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Thorough and invested. It's clear he cared about my situation and took great care and time with me. He gave me my options and referred me to another doctor that he believes that I should talk to about a surgery that he believes will benefit me. Couldn't be more grateful.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Dr Courson is very thorough and doesn't rush you.
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
He is an excellent physician with an excellent bedside manner! Very personable and thoroughly answers questions, and concerns!
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
Dr Courson was excellent in explaining everything to me in a way it was easy for me to understand.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
Dr. Courson is the best - he listens and does not hurry you along like many doctors do.
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
I was informed Dr. Courson was running behind schedule because of his desire to be thorough with his patients. It is sad to say, but as a black woman, I was fully prepared for him to rush through my appointment once he arrived. He did not. Dr. Courson was very thorough with me as he asked questions, scoured through my health history and offered me newfound information regarding my own particular health issues. In my own attempt to help Dr. Courson regain precious minutes in his schedule, I offered that he could answer questions I'd written on the reverse side of an intake form via email later. His firm, respectful reply was, "NO. We will go through your questions now." Dr. Courson gave me the impression he is genuinely interested in partnering with me to achieve optimal health, making him one of only a few doctors I've had in life to make me feel this way!
Reviewed on Sep 15, 2023
Dr. Courson is just wonderful!! He spent a great deal of time answering all of my questions and concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Courson is very good at explaining what I'm going through and what his proposed treatment is.
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
Dr. Courson provides thorough explanation and education regarding your present health.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
Dr Courson is an awesome doctor and a very kind and caring person.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
Dr Coursan is wonderful!!!
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2023
Dr. Courson is a world class provider. Everyone should have a doctor like him.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
Dr Courson was prompt for my video visit. He shows compassion and concern and was very informative. He explained my options when my loop recorder battery dies.
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
Dr courson is very thorough and takes his time.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
Doctor Courson is very caring and listens very well.
Reviewed on May 24, 2023
Dr Courson is always thorough, kind, and explains things in a way that is easy to understand.
Reviewed on May 17, 2023
Dr Courson was a pleasure from start to finish of my appointment
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
Dr Courson always listens to my concerns and addresses them. He is caring and explains everything.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
I had a great Experience the staff and Dr courson was very nice to me