Ziad Taimeh, MD
Treatment & Services
- Cardiac Catheterization
- cardiac transplant
- Cardiac Transplantation
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Clinical Trials
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- George M & Linda H Kaufman Center for Heart Failure
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Section
- Heart Failure Surgery
- Heart Transplantation
- Mechanical Assist Devices
- Pre-Transplant Evaluation
- Second Opinion
- Transplant
- Ventricular Assist Device
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Ejection Fraction
- Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease
- Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
- Amyloid Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Cancer Heart Disease
- Cancer Therapeutics-Induced Cardiomyopathy
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Cardiac Amyloid Imaging
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac transplant
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Chemotherapy
- Cardiomyopathy Valvular
- Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Effects of Radiation Therapy
- Chemotherapy Induced Cardiomyopathy
- Chronic Heart Failure
- Congenital Cardiomyopathy
- Congestive Cardiomyopathy
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
- Diastolic Dysfunction
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ejection Fraction
- Ejection Fraction - Abnormal
- Enlarged Heart
- Fabry's Disease
- Familial Amyloidosis
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure In Women
- Hemochromatosis
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Myocarditis
- Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
- Radiation Induced Cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Right Heart Failure
- Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness Of Breath
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Ziad Taimeh, MD, is a staff cardiologist in the Section of Heart Failure & Transplantation in 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: Advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock, cardiac sarcoidosis and other inflammatory cardiomyopathies, left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), temporary mechanical circulatory support devices and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), heart transplantation, and innovation in heart failure management.
Experience: The Section of Heart Failure & Transplantation is part of Cleveland Clinic’s George M. and Linda H. Kaufman Center for Heart Failure Treatment and Recovery, one of the premier facilities in the United States for the care of patients with heart failure. Cleveland Clinic's Cardiac Transplant program is one of the largest in the United States. Dr. Taimeh’s clinical experience includes caring for patients with all stages of heart failure, including those with all types of LVADs and pre- and post-heart transplantation. He is board certified in cardiovascular medicine and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Success Rates: For the 25th consecutive year, Cleveland Clinic’s heart program has ranked as the best in the nation, earning the No. 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s “2019-20 Best Hospitals.” Since 1995, no hospital in the country has ranked higher than Cleveland Clinic in cardiac care. Success rates for specific cardiology procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.
Education: Dr. Taimeh earned his medical degree from The University of Jordan School of Medicine, Amman, Jordan, distinguished by an academic scholarship. After completing his last semester of medical school as a visiting student at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY, he returned back to New York City to complete 3 years of immune-biology research. Following internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the University Of Minnesota School of Medicine, he completed his subspecialty fellowship training in advanced heart failure and heart transplantation at The Texas Heart Institute and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. During his fellowship training, he was the recipient of The Young Innovator Award from the American Society of Transplantation, and the Innovation in Medicine & Engineering Award from the University of Minnesota. Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020, Dr. Taimeh was as assistant professor of medicine at the Texas Heart Institute, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Taimeh’s research focuses on advancing the treatment of heart failure, including the evaluation of new mechanical circulatory support devices, and new diagnostic and treatment options for cardiac sarcoidosis. During his subspecialty training, he was a finalist in The Levine Young Investigator Award competition, organized by the American Heart Association, for his work on blood-heart pump interaction. He has been an investigator in numerous other research studies and clinical trials.
He has published several original articles, review articles, and book chapters in peer-reviewed scientific journals, such as the Journal of Heart & Lung Transplantation. Dr Taimeh serves as a reviewer for the American Society of Artificial Internal Organs Journal, Journal of Cardiac Failure, Transplantation, American Journal of Cardiology, Catheterization & Cardiovascular Interventions, among others. He also serves on the American Heart Association Annual Meeting abstract review panel since 2016. In addition, he is a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA), The International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation (ISHLT), and the World Association of Sarcoidosis & Other Granulomatous Diseases (WASOG). He has lectured both nationally and internationally.
About Dr. Taimeh: “I consider it a privilege to serve patients with complex heart failure. We commit ourselves to excellence and pledge to give each patient our very best in a multidisciplinary team effort.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Taimeh enjoys reading, gourmet cooking, traveling and spending time with family.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Houston,
TX USA
2017
Fellowship - University of Minnesota Medical School
Cardiovascular disease
Minneapolis,
MN USA
2016
Residency - University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville,
KY USA
2013
Medical Education - University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
Amman, Jordan,
2007
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
Advanced heart failure and cardiogenic shock, cardiac sarcoidosis and other inflammatory cardiomyopathies, left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), temporary mechanical circulatory support devices and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), heart transplantation, and innovation in heart failure management.
Research & Publications
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49 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.1 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
28 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Doctor Tiameh is a very good doctor and shows that he really cares about improving your health. Great "bedside manner".
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Dr. Taimeh is always professional and carrying. He was acceptionally flexible when a camera crew from the Clinic publication entered during my visitation for an article that is being published. I had given my permission for the camera crew, but we didn't know when and where, so the good natured flexibility was appreciated.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2023
It is always a pleasure to have a visit with Dr. Taimeh. He Is so kind and caring and knowledgable.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
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Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
Convenience and cordial were the administrators who set up the appointment. Thank You. A complete plan to move forward was discussed, understood, and implemented. Thank You Dr. Taimeh
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
In more than 30 years of interaction, complex, cardiovascular medical symptoms, evaluations, diagnoses, medicinal approaches, surgical procedures and even breakthrough technologies and medical record holdings, Dr. Taimeh and the entire Transplant Evaluation Coordination Team has been the most clear-approach and results to date. However, being from the opposite latitude of America, it would had been more convient to schedule all necessary approachable examinations for evaluation over a 2-3 week period versus traveling to and fro four times in 5 months. With that being said, I am MOST APPRECIATIVE to have had the opportunity of consideration for the complexity of my situation is once again, the technology limited approach to procedure or application and I LOOK FORWARD THAT SHOULD IT BE REQUIRED, CLEVELAND CLINIC WOULD CONTINUE TO BE THERE AS A #1 IN WORLD CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE. Thank You All!!!
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
Likely to recommend and make aware of potential of no connectivity, but physician followed through via tele.The video visit did not occur and therefore can not be compared at this time. I'm sure if all would had functioned appropriately, Very Poor would had been Very Good.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
Dr Taimeh is an exceptional healer as well as clinician.
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022
Very caring, personable doctor, was fully attentive to my needs and answered my questions
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022
Dr. Z. Taimeh is simply amazing! He's not only focused on my heart failure condition, he is also focused on how I'm dealing with that as a person because he knows that both are important in order to be successful in treating my condition. He's caring, empathetic, and most of all he's an excellent doctor, and a very good person.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022
I have absolutely no complaints about the way Dr. Taimeh's staff treats me. They are pleasure to work with.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2022
Dr Tsimshian is a caring, kind doctor. He listens to me and answers all my questions or concerns.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2022
Dr.Tameih is such an amazing and caring Dr. He absolutely deserves more than a 5.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022
Doctor takes his time explaining everything and answers all my questions
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2022
Always a great experience with Dr. Taimeh
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2022
We were prepared to trust Dr Taimeh from his bio and from calling staff with questions. Meeting him met our every hope.
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2022
Dr was very caring and thorough.
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2022
Dr Tiameh is a top-notch cardiologist in the heart failure area. He is concerned about my health and making necessary adjustments on my meds.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2022
Tests and two doctors gave me results on Monday
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2022
Dr Tiameh, very concerned and helpful in no hurry
Reviewed on May 18, 2022
Dr.Zaid is a very kind and understanding Heart Cardiologist. He's very knowledgeable of my Heart condition, and he explains the steps I must adhere too if I want to succeed in taking care of myself. I want to Thank You Dr. Z for caring about my Health and Heart.Paula Alphabet-Fowlkes
Reviewed on May 18, 2022
I had a very Quality visit with my Provider.
Reviewed on May 16, 2022
Dr. Taimeh and his staff are always very accommodating. Great team!
Reviewed on May 16, 2022
Dr. Taimeh is the best!
Reviewed on May 13, 2022
Dr. Taimeh adjusted my medication so my potassium hopefully will come down.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2022
Dr. Taimeh has been wonderful
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2022
Dr. Taimeh has always been very thorough and explained things in a manner we were able to understand. He has made some changes and recommendations that have been very beneficial to me.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2022
My first time meeting Dr. Tia meh and I really like the care and attention he gave me.