Karlee Hoffman, DO
Treatment & Services
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Heart Failure Section
- Right Heart Catheterization
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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 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 - 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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218 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
41 Patient Comments
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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 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.
Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023
Dr. Hoffman is the best doctor I've ever had. She is a problem solver and keeps going until there is a solution. I feel so fortunate I was assigned to her care in 2020. She is amazing!
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023
Usually difficult to arrange visits as I have two doctors I like to see while there. They made this seamless and I really appreciate it.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Hoffman is excellent.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2023
She was so helpful in explaining everything.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
Dr.Hoffmann is awesome to deal with went out of her way to help with advice on much needed exercise.
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2023
The staff from Parking Garage to Dr.Hoffmsnn were pleasant, courteous and professional!
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2023
I like Dr Hoffman very much. She's very informative, and easy to speak with.
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2023
Love the respect I received by Dr K Hoffman. She is fantastic!
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2023
Great doctors
Reviewed on Jun 12, 2023
Dr. Hoffman is both human and professional. She is great at taking a complex subject and explaining it simply. She is both clear in her preferred direction of treatment, while at the same time being sensitive to my knowledge of my body. This is a rare and valuable skill in a physician.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
Dr Hoffman and the entire LVAD team are amazing!
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023
Dr Hoffman has seen me for two years now and improved my health from heart failure to nearly normal. I travel from Arkansas for her care, she has be absolutely wonderful!
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023
Great Dr. Compassionate loving caring and most helpful
Reviewed on May 24, 2023
Dr. Hoffman is the best. Not rushed Spent quality time with me and answered all of my questions
Reviewed on May 24, 2023
Dr.Hoffman was very interested in my health.
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
Dr. Hoffman and staff far exceeded my expectations. Dr. Hoffman was thorough, courteous, considerate, and very knowledgeable of heart failure and meds, and treatments to intervene. My confidence was reinforced, and I left the visit motivated to do all I could to follow Dr.'s orders, and to improve my heart function.
Reviewed on May 22, 2023
Dr Hoffman is wonderful. She always is very concerned about my health
Reviewed on May 22, 2023
I am switching my heart health care from University of Michigan to Cleveland Clinic due to Dr. Hoffman.
Reviewed on May 16, 2023
Loved her bedside manner! Friendly, sweet, kind, knowledgeable
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Dr. Hoffman is an amazing Doctor who really cares about her patients. She has changed my life.
Reviewed on May 10, 2023
My provider is excellent she is very busy.
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Everything with my appointment with Dr. Hoffman was excellent.
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Dr Hoffman was very kind, compassionate and assured me that she was going to take care of me. She provided a plan and gave me excellent care.
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
I had the best doctors in the world taking care of me while I was in the hospital. I left Cleveland with a new outlook on life and with hope that I will live many more years with my transplanted heart. Thank you for the excellent care I received.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023
Dr Hoffman addressed all of our questions, provided an expert assessment, and conveyed her findings to my local cardiologist. Despite a long day on a Friday afternoon, she was personally present, attentive, and responsive to our questions and concerns.