Karlee Hoffman, DO
Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Heart Failure Section
- Right Heart Catheterization
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Karlee Hoffman, DO, 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. She sees patients at Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Advanced heart failure, transplant, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), cardiogenic shock, high risk cardiac disease in pregnancy
Experience: The Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplantation Section 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 people with heart failure. Center physicians aggressively pursue non-transplant options to benefit these patients and also continue to investigate and improve surgical treatments, such as LVADs, left ventricular reconstruction surgery and heart transplant. Cleveland Clinic's cardiac transplant program is one of the largest in the United States.
Education: Dr. Hoffman earned a Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia. She served her internal medicine residency followed by a cardiology fellowship with Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Hoffman completed her subspecialty training as a fellow in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation at Cleveland Clinic.
She was named to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020 on completion of her fellowship. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Dr. Hoffman is also a board certified coach and provides professional coaching to her Cleveland Clinic colleagues to help build resilience, retention, and fulfillment within the Cleveland Clinic.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Hoffman is the co-director of the Cardio-Obstetric multidisciplinary clinic at Main Campus that takes care of high risk cardiac patients with heart failure. She has been invited as a national speaker and has published in high impact journals on her expertise within this field. She is the co-principal investigator for REBIRTH which is a clinical trial investigating the use of bromocriptine in the postpartum cardiomyopathy population. She also is involved in the national patient engagement committee to provide education and engagement for this study surrounding postpartum cardiomyopathy.
About Dr. Hoffman "I enjoy caring for advanced heart failure and transplant patients because I have the opportunity to build longstanding relationships with my patients and take care of them when they are at their most vulnerable state. It is a honor and privilege to take care of these patients, and I do not take this responsibility for granted.”
Leisure Activities: Outside of work, Dr. Hoffman enjoys spending quality time with her family. They love traveling and spending time outdoors with their family dog and horses.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cleveland,
OH
2020
Fellowship - Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Cardiology
Pittsburgh,
PA
2019
Residency - Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA
2016
Medical Education - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia,
PA
2013
Undergraduate - Washington and Jefferson College
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Washington,
PA
2009
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
Advanced heart failure, transplant, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), cardiogenic shock
Research & Publications
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As of 7/8/2024, Dr. Hoffman has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. 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.
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189 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 | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
45 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
I am fortunate to be a patient of Dr. Hoffmanns
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
My care at Cleveland Clinic has been outstanding! The persons who performed my EKG were incredibly kind, considerate and very professional! Dr. Hoffman is beyond words of how comforting she is in helping my wife and I deal with such a serious illness! I feel very fortunate to have her as my cardiologist!
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2024
Dr Hoffman is extremely thorough in her explanations and most comforting!
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Dr Hoffman is a caring care doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr Hoffman makes herself available at any time.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
She is outstanding at making me feel comfortable
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024
We felt she went up and above. Tried to get answers to questions that weren't in her field. Very impressed!
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Great connection. Dr Hoffman used video perfectly, enabling us to have visit as good as if we were in person.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
We love Dr Hoffman. She's caring, thorough, professional, knows her stuff well enough to be able to explain it in layman terms, gives us all the time we need, always leaves with an encouraging word. She inspires confidence and respect, is positive reflection on Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Sep 30, 2024
Dr. Hoffman was so professional she was so engaging. She got along so well with me as a patient and also with my wife she was very explanatory. She was very thorough. She was very caring. She set up further appointments for us with the barriers. Caregivers that we needed. She printed everything out in terms were understandable. She provided teach back and made sure that I was able to reiterate what she had taught us. I am amazed at what a wonderful, wonderful doctor she is.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
My Doctor was very polite and helpful she answered my questions and concerns she seemed to really care about my health
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2024
I HAVE RECOMENDED DR. HOFFMAN TO SEVERAL FRIENDS SEEKING CARDIO OUTSTANDING DOCTORS.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
Dr Hoffman is kind , smart and very easy to talk too
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024
I feel very comfortable with Dr. Hoffman as my cardiologist.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024
I had a virtual appointment with Dr. Hoffman. It went very well.
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
Dr. Hoffman was on key and delightful.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr. Hoffman is my new doctor and I'm grateful for her care. I feel lucky to be one of her new patients.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024
Dr K. Hoffman, D.O. Is caring, and on point. I had sent her my bp stats up to the zoom visit, with my thoughts, her input was inkeeping with the continued continuity of my care. Forward thinking and we will touch base again before I am to see Dr Hwaong in October.
Reviewed on Jul 9, 2024
Dr Huffman was very caring and involved me in decision making of my care.
Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024
Dr.Hoffman is as good as it gets in all areas of my heart, health and fitness.
Reviewed on May 14, 2024
Like her very much or wouldn't come back
Reviewed on May 9, 2024
Dr Hoffman-informal but very professional! Listened, responded, and didn't rush our first visit. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Reviewed on May 9, 2024
We have had wonderful experiences with Cleveland clinic..Dr Hoffman is one of them
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
Dr Hoffman listened and gave thoughtful responses, took her time with me
Reviewed on May 7, 2024
The coordinated care and the way Dr Hoffman oversees it is amazing
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
Excellent doctor, personable, clever, practical
Reviewed on May 1, 2024
I feel lucky to have Dr. Hoffman as my cardiologist.
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2024
I enjoy speaking with my doctor
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
After a lot of time going over my meds at the appointment, I was not supplied all of my meds causing me pain. When I had to challenge the RX person that was with the Doctors, I finally got my meds. This was after going with out and missing two days of these meds.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Dr. Hoffman is kind and attentive I am sure she is very busy but takes the time to respond to my concerns and question.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Dr Hoffman is both a caring and excellent doctor. She is decidated and willing to go that extra mile to not only treat your physical well being but also your mental well being, making sure you understand what and why she is using the treatment plan. I'd recommend Dr. Hoffman to anyone,
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024
Excellent provider
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
Dr. Hoffman and staff been outstanding. I appreciate the service.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024
Dr Hoffman and the LVAD team are ROCKSTARS
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024
Dr Hoffman is very sincere and thoughtful. Her communication is excellent and insights are very helpful
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
I had a very good experience in my dealings withDr. Kofffman .
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023
I am so pleased to have Dr. Hoffman. She listens!!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
DR was by far the best I've ever met. The time she took to review my chart, to discuss the issues and her recommendations were spot on.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023
Dr Hoffman was outstanding in every way
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023
Dr Hoffman was tremendous, I couldn't have a better Doctor
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023
All of them in this appointment were just wonderful, kind and helpful and very encouraging a Dr. Hoffman was very sweet and gave a very good explanation simple enough for even me to understand and get the true feeling of what is wrong with my heart. I was very impressed with all of them the way they handled me and the test. It was painful, but they were so kind and understanding and encouraged me to do my best to get the best reading. I cannot say how much I am so thankful for all of them for being so good to me and helping me.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023
The care there was outstanding like I said, the only thing I did not feel good about was the cardiologist doctor, Irwin or Everin, or something like that , he needs a check on his bedside manner. He did not listen. He kept cutting me off, and he poo, poo anything I said about me, knowing how my body feels, and that something was very wrong. He had very strong opinions and I didn't feel they came across with kindness and care, but that did not deter me from saying I had good treatment there, Dr. Vargo was absolutely wonderful and his office was outstanding and taking care of me KATYA, his administrative assistant and his nurse were just wonderful kind patient and truly I so wish they could have surgically fix this and I'd go home with better health but what is wrong they cannot fix, but I went home with calmness and peace in my heart. At least I know what it is and how to live with it and how to face it
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2023
Dr. Karlee Hoffman is an amazing Doctor & human being! I would recommend her to everyone!
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
I brag on her all the time. I definitely recommend a lot. I am so thankful for her!
Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Dr. Karlee Hoffman has really helped me with my Heart Problems and feeling so much better with living and with her knowledge on everything and getting me on the correct Medications and all . She's the best Cardiologist.