Ziad Taimeh, MD
Treatment & Services
- Cardiac Amyloid Imaging
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Transplant
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Clinical Trials
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- George M and Linda H Kaufman Center for Heart Failure
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Section
- Heart Failure Surgery
- Heart Transplant
- Mechanical Assist Devices
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Pre-Transplant Evaluation
- Second Opinion
- Ventricular Assist Device
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease
- Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
- Amyloid Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Cancer and Heart Disease
- Carcinoid Syndrome
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- 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
- 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: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular 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
2017
Fellowship - University of Minnesota Medical School
Cardiovascular disease
Minneapolis,
MN
2016
Residency - University of Louisville School of Medicine
Louisville,
KY
2013
Medical Education - University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
Amman, Jordan,
2007
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
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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211 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
27 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025
Can't get better than Dr Taimeh!
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
I feel I'm in good hands with Dr Taimah. He is caring, listens well, explains well when needed, and very knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
This was my first experience ever doing a telemedicine visit with a physician. It works fine for information exchange, Q&A and referral discussions. Of course, there is no substitute for an in-person visit where the physician has the opportunity do a physical exam as part of the appointment.
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2025
The doctor answered all my questions. He was very concerned and desired to work out any of my problems.
Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025
Outstanding physician
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025
Dr was engaged and caring
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2025
Doctor was very rude and short with me. Definitely will not see him again
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025
Have recommended him already
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025
Dr. Tamir has been very patience with, and I appreciate him Dearly. He's respectful and kind. He's the Greatest.Thank You Dr. Tamir
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2025
Dr. Taimeh was very understanding and explained well and answered all our questions.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024
Dr Taimeh is the smartest, most caring doctor I have ever seen. And the best part is at the end of the visit, he says, "this is what we are going to do". He always has a plan. I can't say enough good qualities Dr Tiameh has. He is the best !!!
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024
I'm not rich. I fly up from Florida because Dr. Taimeh is very caring, polite, knowledgeable, and thorough. I feel extremely confident in the care I get from Dr. Taimeh, and brag about the quality care I receive from him at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024
Dr. Taimeh and office personnel are very personable and helpful!
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024
This doctor is Cleaned Clinic. He truly cares about his patients. He listens to me. He is compassionate and he invented Patience. I'ma patient with an extensive medical history and he's not shied away of my complicated medical history. Thank you Doctor Zaid T.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
Excellent doctors staff
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
Dr. Taimeh was thorough in his descriptions and explanations of my heart problem and what to expect.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
I am absolutely blessed to have Dr. Taimeh as my Cardiologist. He listens, treats me like a person, and gives me the best possible care. I brag to family and friends about him all the time.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Dr. TAIMEH is AWSOME !
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Dr. Taimeh is a patient-centric doctor. He's willing to help his patients when we need him. Dr. Taimeh patiently listens and then responds to my questions, making sure I'm understanding what he's saying and how I t affects me.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
See previous response. Dr. Taimeh is awesome!
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2024
Dr. Taimeh's staff is also excellent.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024
Dr. Taimeh is superb
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024
I feel that I am in very capable hands with Dr Taimeh
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024
Dr. Taimeh is excellent, and I am fortunate to be in his care. I know he is very busy so I also appreciate greatly his following up with me after the appointment via myChart.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024
Great patient care from customer service to Dr. Taimeh's physician actions. I'm in very capable hands. Dr. Taimeh listens to and addresses my concerns.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Dr. Taimeh is one of the finest physicians I have ever seen. He was thorough and addressed my concerns before I even asked by simply explaining everything that was happening, what he was doing and why. He even repeated this and spoke out loud what he was noting in the computer which is IMMENSELY helpful and something I believe every doctor should do. Dr. Taimeh is amazing physician and anyone under his tutelage will be better for it.
Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024
Dr Taimeh was excellent. Knowledgeable and professional. Listened carefully and explained things clearly and understandably. I was extremely impressed