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: Cleveland Clinic's Department of Vascular Surgery performs more than 5,000 procedures annually for patients with a broad spectrum of vascular diseases at three inpatient, seven outpatient and four ambulatory surgery facilities. Our experts are national and international leaders in treating aneurismal disease of the thoracic and abdominal aorta, occlusive disease in the cerebrovascular circulation via both open and endovascular methods and the provision of dialysis access and minimally invasive treatments for venous disease. 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.
During her year as a Cleveland Clinic fellow in advanced heart failure, Dr. Hoffman performed more than 100 endomyocardial biopsies and more than 250 right heart catheterizations.
Success Rates: nearly one-third of our services are currently performed to treat those with atherosclerosis, we also provide a significant number of patients with care for aneurysms of the abdominal and thoracic aortas, and in increasing numbers, for those with venous disease.Success rates for specific procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/outcomes-stats.
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.
Research, Publications and Speaking: As a cardiology fellow at Allegheny Health Network, Dr. Hoffman was an investigator on research studies on preeclampsia and the long-term risk of the development of cardiovascular risk factors and cardiovascular disease and a collaborative LVAD recovery study with The University of Utah using RNA tissue analysis to predict response to LVAD. She also was the lead fellow in development of a pilot program to provide heart-healthy diets for patients diagnosed with heart failure who met food insecurity criteria. She presented findings from these studies at regional and national medical meetings, including the American College of Physicians, American College of Cardiology, and American Heart Association.
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, with no other treatment options. This field is extremely high-risk, high-reward, and I would not want it any other way. Every time I am involved with a new heart transplant, I get excited because it is truly a miracle and such a wonderful gift of life. It is a privilege to take care of these patients, and I do not take this responsibility for granted.”
Leisure Activities: Dr. Hoffman enjoys traveling, hiking and being outdoors with her husband, young daughter and the family dog. She and her husband also spend a lot of time caring for and training the family’s Standardbred racehorses and watching their races.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2020
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2020
Fellowship - Allegheny HealthNetwork Medical Education Consortium
Cardiology
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
2019
Residency - Allegheny HealthNetwork Medical Education Consortium
Internal Medicine
Pittsburgh,
PA USA
2016
Medical Education - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2013
Undergraduate - Washington and Jefferson College
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Washington,
PA USA
2009
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Internal Medicine
- 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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35 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.7 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
20 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
Dr. Hoffman is the easiest and most approachable Dr. I have ever had. I am lucky to have her as my caregiver.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
Dr. Hoffman is the best doctor I have ever had. She listens so well and always works to find solutions. She Is extremely responsive if I have a question between appointments when I contact her via MyChart. I was fortunate to have beenI assigned to her care when I was hospitalized two years ago and I have been her patient ever since.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
The doctors are very good
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2022
Execellent doctor personal skills
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2022
I am very happy that I was assigned to Dr. Hoffman
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022
Doctor is terrific!!!
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022
Always a pleasant visit with Dr. Hoffman.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022
Both Jack and I were very pleased with Dr Hoffman. She went into great detail regarding the amyloidosis. The weight/muscle loss, the liver failure is an indication of "end stage heart failure" which took us off guard. She also mentioned adding protein to his diet.
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2022
Very pleased with the care received. Just overwhelmed by the size of the facility. We just weren't prepared for Jack to be admitted as suggested by Dr Hoffman
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
The particular problem is not with this provider but other providers at CC
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2022
She projects a very technically competent engagement and human concern
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2022
(EXCELLENT Doctors.)
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2022
Dr. Hoffman answered all of our questions and put me at ease! She was excellent.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
I appreciate Dr. Hoffman so much! I feel heard and cared about, and I love that we come up with plans so I know what to expect in the future for my condition.
Reviewed on May 26, 2022
Dr. Hoffman was Stellar.
Reviewed on May 25, 2022
During the 20 days I spent in the heart center, I had excellent care by the doctors and their assistants.
Reviewed on May 11, 2022
Dr Hoffman is tremendous is very caring and up front with my care and plan moving forward
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2022
I absolutely love dr Hoffman. She is my favorite dr that I've ever had.
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2022
I'm so glad that I found Dr. Hoffman. After months of not knowing anything about what was going on with me, and feeling like I was left to fend for myself with another hospital she jumped right into trying to figure it out and explained everything thoroughly. I feel like I'm being taken care of properly.
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2022
Dr Hoffman was amazing; she called us directly when portal failed. We can't say enough good things about her!