Pavan Bhat, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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- Desk:
- 216.444.6744
- Fax:
- 216.445.6196
Treatment & Services
- Cardiac Amyloid Imaging
- Cardiac Transplant
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Heart Failure Section
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyloid Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Cardiac Dyspnea
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congestive Cardiomyopathy
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Diastolic Dysfunction
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Dyspnea
- Enlarged Heart
- Fabry's Disease
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
- Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Right Heart Failure
- Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Sarcoidosis
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Pavan Bhat, MD, FACC, is a heart failure specialist in the Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplantation Section of the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at main campus.
Specialty Interests: Advanced heart failure, heart transplant, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), cardiac amyloidosis, cardiac sarcoidosis and nuclear medicine PET/SPECT imaging, cardiomyopathy, right heart catheterization, endomyocardial biopsy
Experience: Physicians in the Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute annually perform more than 100,000 diagnostic imaging studies, including echocardiograms, electrocardiograms and stress testing. Since coming to Cleveland Clinic as a cardiovascular medicine fellow in 2016, Dr. Bhat has evaluated several thousand patients with advanced heart failure.
Dr. Bhat is board certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology and is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Success Rates: Success rates for specific procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/outcomes-stats.
Education: Dr. Bhat earned his Doctor of Medicine from Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, and completed his internal medicine residency at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He was selected and served as chief medical resident at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He came to Cleveland Clinic as a cardiovascular medicine fellow in 2016 and completed his subspecialty training here as the chief fellow in advanced heart failure and transplantation.
Dr. Bhat was named to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020 on completion of his heart failure and transplant fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Bhat has been participating in clinical research on heart failure since his residency. He currently is involved in two research studies: an analysis of the factors that predict recovery of heart function in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and an analysis of mortality, exercise capacity and gender as related to different exercise stress test protocols. He has coauthored scientific papers published in peer-reviewed medical journals and four book chapters related to heart failure. Dr. Bhat has presented his research at national cardiology meetings including HFSA and ACC.
About Dr. Bhat: “I consider it a privilege to serve patients with advanced heart failure. Heart failure can be a discouraging diagnosis for so many patients and is associated with a stigma in society. I believe we can offer many patients the chance for heart recovery and offer them hope they otherwise would not have. Every day I spend with my patients is exciting, and the opportunity to help them is what gets me out of bed every morning.”
Leisure Activities: Dr. Bhat enjoys hiking, cooking and travel.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation
Cleveland,
OH USA
2020
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cardiovascular Disease
Cleveland,
OH USA
2019
Residency - Barnes Jewish Hospital
Internal Medicine
St. Louis,
MO USA
2015
Medical Education - Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis,
MO USA
2012
Undergraduate - Washington University in St. Louis
MO USA
2008
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Cardiology
Specialty Interests
Advanced heart failure, heart transplant, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), cardiac amyloidosis, cardiac sarcoidosis and nuclear medicine PET/SPECT imaging, cardiomyopathy, right heart catheterization, endomyocardial biopsy
Research & Publications
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246 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
52 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Dr. Pavan Bhat Is very knowledgeable and well versed in my heart condition as well as being considerate of my worries and concerns. I would recommend him 100%. I am so pleased and grateful that he is my doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
I have already recommended Dr. Bhat.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
I recently had to call to get a prescription refill authorized by Dr Baht. No problem getting connected and staff was very friendly and helpful,
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Video visit with Dr Baht helped me feel a lot better as he was able to dispel some of the concerns that I had.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024
Dr. Bhat is an excellent physician and I am very pleased to have him as my doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024
Dr. Bhat is an exceptional physician.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024
Dr Bhat is an excellent dr, like him very much.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024
Good Doctor called me and our conversation was good zoom did not work
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
Dr Bhat great doctor
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
We have enjoyed talking to Dr Bhat, he listens to what you have to say and will discuss options that are good for you.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024
Dr. Pavan Bhat creates an excellent provider to patient experience for every consultation or appointment.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024
As a retired PA I have been very Impressed with with Dr Bhat. His attention has gone above and beyond more times than I have room for here.
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2023
Could not work video conference but Dr called us on the phone as he sensed I was having some problems. Goo job Doc.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
Dr. Bhat's team is keen on keeping in touch. I was fully supported all along the way. I appreciate that feeling of being 'held'. As important.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023
Dr. Bhat is very good doctor and very patiently listen and answers all our question, He is very good doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023
Dr. Bhat's is terrific!
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023
Dr Baht's the best.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2023
Dr Baht is the best.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
Dr Baht is always a pleasure.Very caring and helpful!
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
Dr Bhat was very thorough, patient, and compassionate. Answered all of my questions satisfactorily
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023
Dr. Bhat has always very focused on providing the very best care.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
Dr. Bhat did an excellent job of explaining.
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2023
Excellent experience with Dr. Bhat. Confidence in the provider's experience and ability to assist with my medical condition and concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 6, 2023
Very good as usual. Today referred friend to Dr. Bhat and Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023
I ALWAYS feel I am in good hands with Dr Bhat!!!
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2023
Best cardiologist I've encountered. Thanks, Dr. Bhat.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023
I have recommened DR. B. He is the best.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2023
Dr Bhat was the most compassionate and thorough doctor that I have seen in a while. He assured me that he will do his best to get answers for me and figure things out.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Very kind & listens to our concerns.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023
Dr.Bhat very easy to talk to. Excellent doctor
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2023
He is a model of a physician
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023
Dr. Baht is an excellent listener, communicator and very caring person. He is an exceptional doctor, who I would recommend to anyone.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023
Dr Baht is very caring and easy to talk to. He is a kind man and knows what he's doing. Very intelligent but doesn't make you feel less than
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2023
Dr. Bhat is exponentially knowledgeable and a good listener. Very present in our conversations. Very relaxed visit which he takes from how his patient is presenting. He's great.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023
Dr pavat and his staff was amazing, I was so at ease especially with how they treated me with care and respect they made my experience a very pleasant experience and I appreciated that more than anything
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
We were very pleased with Doctor Bhat and would recommend him to anyone, very kind, listens to what you have to say, explains everything so you can understand It In laymen terms. Calls you If an Issue shows up on your test. All the people we had contact with were very good at their jobs.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
Dr. Bhat was very thorough. He went back to when I had my first surgery and proceeded, like a timeline, to the present.
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2023
I am concerned about the length of time It Is going to take until I can return for the tests that Dr. Bhat ordered. It Is over ten weeks. I live In a rural part of Upper Michigan and worry that something could very well happen In the meantime.
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
Dr. Bhat has been very helpful to me and my family. He has gone the extra mile to make my surgery turn out in a positive manner. Thank you Dr. Bhat!
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023
I really like Dr Bhat and trust his judgment.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
Dr. Bhat very kindly explained everything very clearly to me. He is very thorough, thoughtful and friendly and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Dr. Bhat to anyone I know, family or friends.Dr. Bhat is an excellent physician. My family and I are extremely happy that we chose him to be my cardiologist.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023
Dr Bhat,,EXCELLENT PROVIDER
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023
Dr.Bhat takes his time and listens to every concern. Has truly made me feel more comfortable with my care plan. Highly recommend Dr.Bhat to others
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
He's an awesome doctor
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023
I always request to be seen for my Doctor will not see any other person
Reviewed on May 30, 2023
Dr Bhat has a rare combination of personal warmth & friendliness that intertwines with crisp, factual information concerning my diagnosis and prognosis. Outstanding!
Reviewed on May 26, 2023
From my very first appointment/consult with Dr. Bhat, I felt comfortable and encouraged, and knew I was going to be in the best care possible!
Reviewed on May 26, 2023
Saved me from traveling 5 hours round trip and the video experience was excellent. Dr. Bhat was very thorough and I never felt rushed with asking questions.
Reviewed on May 24, 2023
Nurses and doctor was very nice and caring
Reviewed on May 17, 2023
I started seeing Dr.Bhat in 2021 to start the Evaluation process of being placed on the Heart Transplant list.He has always been prompt and willing to assist.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023
Everything was good except the video connection. Dr. Barth screen told him that I was not there and I was looking right at the screen. We talk on the phone.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023
Dr. Bhar he's a model physician.