Margaret Fuchs, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6805
- Fax:
- 216.445.6163
Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Clinical Cardiology Section
- Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing
- Timing of Valve Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Anomalous Pulmonary Veins
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Ebstein Anomaly
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Valve Disease
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Transposition of the Great Vessels
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Ventricular Septal Defects
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View All PlansAbout Margaret Fuchs, MD
Margaret Fuchs, MD, is a clinical cardiologist in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. She specializes in adult congenital heart disease and sees patients at main campus.
Specialty Interests: Adult congenital heart disease, Turner syndrome, Ebstein anomaly, echocardiography, genetic aortopathies
Experience: Physicians in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine offer the latest medications and interventional heart disease procedures to deliver better heart care outcomes for patients.
Dr. Fuchs is experienced in the medical management of adults with heart defects present at birth to help them optimize their quality of life and reduce their risk of complications. She is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and pediatrics.
Success Rates: Outcomes and statistics for heart procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/outcomes-stats.
Education: Dr. Fuchs earned her Doctorate of Medicine cum laude from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. Following her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at The Ohio State University hospitals, she completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and adult congenital heart disease at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
She joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020 after completion of her fellowships.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Fuchs is the lead author on a number of papers on outcomes in adult congenital heart disease patients published in peer-reviewed medical journals, including Journal of the American Heart Association and World Journal of Cardiology and has coauthored two book chapters in her field. She also has presented abstracts and posters on her congenital heart disease research at national medical meetings.
About Dr. Fuchs: "It is my privilege to participate in the care of patients with congenital heart disease. This is a special group of patients who need lifelong follow-up, and I value the opportunity to get to know my patients and their families well.”
Leisure Activities: When she is not working, Dr. Fuchs enjoys hiking, gardening and music.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Rochester,
MN USA
2020
Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Cardiovascular Diseases
Rochester,
MN USA
2018
Residency - Ohio State University Hospital
Internal Medicine-Pediatrics
Columbus,
OH USA
2015
Medical Education - Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus,
OH USA
2011
Undergraduate - Kenyon College
Gambier,
OH USA
2007
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Echocardiography
Specialty Interests
Adult congenital heart disease, Turner syndrome, Ebstein anomaly, echocardiography, genetic aortopathies
Awards & Honors
- 2017 Women in Cardiology Trainee Award for Excellence, American Heart Association
Research & Publications
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132 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 | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
18 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024
Dr. Fuchs is a wonderful doctor. She takes the time to listen and answer all of my questions. She also has a fun sense of humor which I enjoy!
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
Everything was great with Dr Fuchs. I wish it was a little easier to get a sooner appointment but I understand that the clinic is busy
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Overall my visit with Dr. Fuchs was very positive. She obviously questioned the intake nurse who completed my paperwork about my recent activity and came prepared to have a conversation. She also brought two medical students which I am pleased to see.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Fuchs show compassion, care, and concern for not jut my condition but for me as a person. She did not seem to be In a rush to see the next patient but was patient with me and willing to hear my concerns and questions and take the time to answer them. This was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend her.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Dr. Fuchs is incredibly patient and kind. Every person she has connected me with Cleveland clinic for specialist has been of the exact same ilk. Really pleased from start to finish and very grateful.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023
Dr Fuchs was amazing. Very informative, patient and caring.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2023
Great experience as usual. Worth the drive from Detroit. Dr. Fuchs is the best!
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2023
I felt much more at ease with Dr. Fuchs during this appointment than during my first time meeting her.
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
Dr Hammer and Young are my main doctors. Dr. Margaret Fuchs was my in hospital doctor. She and her staff were excellent! She spent a healthy amount of time with me every day listening to my questions and explaining what was being done. I have the utmost respect for her and appreciated her sense of humor.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
As a new patient my first visit was great!!Dr Fuchs answered all questions and was very kind !! All staff was great also
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Dr Fuchs and Dr Dunn were both very caring and excellent at explaining what my options were
Reviewed on Aug 14, 2023
Dr. Fuchs is very measured and sensible, and patient with questions. She made me feel as though she has my best interests at heart for the long run. I am pleased to have her as my new doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
Experience was good so far. Waiting on answers from a test to further guide next steps. Hopeful for answers.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023
Dr Fuchs is wonderful! The staff in the Cardiology department is always very friendly and professional. The schedulers outside of the department do not call back or schedule appointments in a timely manner.
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2023
Dr. Fuchs was amazing! She listened to my concerns and was very compassionate and kind. She treated me with respect and did a wonderful job educating me about my defect and the purpose of all the other procedures I received prior to switching my care to her. She made sure to leave plenty of time for questions and answered them thoroughly. I loved that she stressed the importance of planning the next steps of my care and made referrals to other tests she wanted done to decide if I need another open heart surgery. I appreciate that Dr. Fuchs is not just jumping to conclusions and instead, she's digging deeper.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
I always have a good experience seeing this provider.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
Dr. Fuchs has the perfect blend of expertise, professionalism, and concern for my health condition.
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2023
Not only is Dr. Fuchs knowledgeable, but she is also very concerned about the patient as a person. She was not a hurry and willing to answer any questions I had.