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
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Specialty Interests
Advanced heart failure, transplant, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), cardiogenic shock
Research & Publications
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187 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
39 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025
Dr. Hoffman has great bedside manners. Very caring and understanding. She told me to leave the worrying to her and not me! Go live my life in the meantime.
Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025
Dr Hoffman is not only a great doctor- but knows how to interact with Patients and show concern and care for their well being
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2025
Dr Hoffman took detailed notes of my concerns. I think A.I is amazing! Nothing was missed! Her bedside manners were for comforting! The best line I've ever heard is "stop worrying and live your life leave the worrying up to Your provider"
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2025
I feel safe and confident in the excellent care Cleveland Clinic Doctors provide. Dr.Hoffman has been excellent and covered all areas. I thank yall
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2025
Dr Hoffman is spectacular and is always there whenever I need het
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2025
Great physician. She greeted me when I came into the procedure room. Dr. Hoffman asked how I was doing.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Hoffman was very attentive and listened to my concerns.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024
She answered all of my questions and was very nice and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024
Dr. Hoffman was absolutely amazing
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024
Dr Hoffman was absolutely amazing! Very reassuring with her decisions and care she discussed with my wife and I. Very attentive and answered all questions we had.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
My experience was excelent. I explained to my Doctor why I havent been back sooner. I surely should have. My Doctor surely gave me hope and served me well with a pacemaker check. I have had a fib continually since emergency inplant and havent had any a fib since my visit to Cleveland Clinic gave me a pace maker check. Thank You , I have been able to do more since my visit Tuesday and even went to indoor swimmers ng at my daughters gym
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