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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Akron General
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Spanish
Surgeon No
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abnormal Stress Test
  • Blood Tests
  • Calcium Score
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Cardiac Critical Care
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
  • Echocardiogram
  • Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
  • General Cardiology
  • Lifevest
  • Myocardial Viability Imaging
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Second Opinion
  • Stress Testing
  • Tilt Test
View all 17 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Angina
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Aortic Valve Regurgitation
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
  • Arteriosclerosis Obliterans
  • Atrial Septal Defects
  • Blocked Arteries
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Diastolic Dysfunction
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Endocarditis
  • Enlarged Heart
  • Family History of Heart Disease
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Murmur
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Heart Related Illnesses
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Syncope
View all 27 Specialties +
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Biography

About David Cutler, MD

David Cutler, MD, FACC, is a general cardiologist in the Section of Regional Cardiovascular Medicine of The Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Specialty Interests: Valvular heart disease, echocardiography, coronary angiography, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, pericardial disease

Experience: Dr. Cutler has more than 30 years’ experience in helping patients manage the most common types of heart disease. He has extensive experience in diagnostic imaging and heart catheterization and has interpreted more than 30,000 echocardiograms (ECGs) and performed 10,000 cardiac catheterizations and more than 1,500 transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs).

Dr. Cutler is board certified in cardiology and echocardiography and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular care, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/outcomes/358-institute-summary

Education: Dr. Cutler is a cum laude graduate of Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, where he also completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship. 

Dr. Cutler spent the early years of his career as director of outpatient cardiology services and director of clinical research in the Division of Cardiology at University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas. He has been a member of the cardiology staff at Akron General since 1996 and joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2024.
 
Research, Publications and Speaking: During his years at University of Texas Medical Branch, Dr. Cutler was the principal investigator on several clinical trials related to new medical treatments for heart attack, chest pain and heart failure.

He has coauthored research papers published in peer-reviewed medical journals and has presented at the Scientific Session of the American Heart Association Annual Meeting. He also has been an invited coauthor on cardiology handbooks and reviews.

About Dr. Cutler: “I believe cardiology is the best medical specialty due to the incredible advancements in treatment that allow for superior patient care. As a cardiologist I strive to keep up with the latest medical literature since the field evolves so rapidly.”

Leisure Activities: When he has time outside of work, Dr. Cutler enjoys playing tennis, bicycling and trail running.






Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
1996

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Emory University School of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Atlanta, GA United States
1994

Residency - Emory University School of Medicine
Internal Medicine
Atlanta, GA
1991

Medical Education - Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
1988

Certifications

  • Adult Echocardiography
  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Awards & Honors

  • 2023 Excellence in Teaching, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic Akron General 
    1998, 2003, 2018 Teacher of the Year, Department of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Akron General 
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for David Cutler, MD.

(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 1/3/2024, Dr. Cutler has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

122 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

31 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Dr Cutler is a first rate provider

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

Excellent visit with doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024

Doctor explained everything very well

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2024

The doctor was 100% involved in my visit and explained everything very well

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024

Very good first-visit with dr. He was thorough, answered all questions and did not rush us.

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2024

Dr Cutler is the best!

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2024

I knew the difficulty in getting an appointment but was very pleased with the discussion with the Doctor!

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Could not ask for a better Cardiologist than Dr. Cutler.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Dr. Cutler's staff is first rate at these practices

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Dr. D. Cutler would be on the top of my list for go-to physicians in this area. I could not imagine better care or attention.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

I truly feel like I have the best cardiologist in the country in Dr.Cutler. I'm very blessed to be under his care and the CCF should truly be using him as a shining example of how their providers should treat patients.

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2024

In my lifetime it was in the top 5 healthcare providers encounters. He is number 2.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Cutler is excellent, a good listener and provides easy to understand and practical advice.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Dr Cutler was very personable, and easy to understand and talk to. Very good experience

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

I am very happy Dr Cutler is my Cardiologist! I feel like I am in good hands

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024

I have been a patient of Dr. Cutler for many years. He is my all time favorite. Very knowledgeable and takes time to address my questions and concerns. This doctor really cares about me personally and stays on top of my care. I give him an A++

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024

Dr Cutler has terrific people, despite having many appointments.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

I have been seeing Dr. Cutler for 13 years. He's the best!

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

I have referred Dr. Cutler to my friends.

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

Dr Cutler was very thorough and practical with his exam. Answered all my questions

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

A great doctor!!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

Dr. Cutler is an excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

Dr. Cutler is a very good physician. He explains your condition and course of treatment quite well. He is a nice person with a good bedside manner that relaxes you and puts you at ease.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr Cutler is the best!!!

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

I was a former patient of Dr Cutler and hadn't seen him in over two years and became of that, I had to start out as a new patient.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024

Doctor Cutler is very good.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024

I have recommended Doctor Cutler and the clinic to a friend who has had a bad experience at an other hospital

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024

Dr Cutler is a superb doctor in every way. He listens, he discusses, he explains, and he treats you as a person not just another patient. I have recommended others and they have become his patients!

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

Dr.Cutler was very thorough and explained everything so I can understand.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

Dr. Cutler is an exceptional medical specialist. He is not only fully knowledgeable but also is extremely concerned about you as a person and patient! Best doctor ever.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2024

Dr. Cutler never rushes his time with you and gladly takes whatever time it takes to answer questions I might have or concerns.

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