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Title Section Head, CV Research, HVTI CCAG
Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Akron General Physician Office Building
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil
Surgeon No
Locations

Additional Locations

Cardiovascular Medicine

Akron General

1 Akron General Avenue
Akron, OH 44307
Directions

Appointment:
330.344.7400
Desk:
330.344.7400
Fax:
330.344.2015
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Abnormal Rhythm Ablation
  • Biventricular (BIV) ICD Implantation
  • Biventricular Pacemaker
  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Heart Rate Variability Test
  • Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
  • Lifevest
  • Pacemaker Implant
  • Physiologic Pacing
  • Pulmonary Vein Ablation Procedure
  • Regional Heart and Vascular
  • Second Opinion
  • Temporary Pacemakers
  • Tilt Test
View all 15 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Abnormal Heart Rhythms
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Bradyarrhythmias
  • Cardiac Device Infections
  • Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
  • Fainting
  • Heart Palpitations
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
  • Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
  • Loss of Consciousness
  • Near-Syncope
  • Orthostatic Hypotension
  • Post Maze Arrhythmia
  • Premature Ventricular Complexes
  • Sinus Node Dysfunction
  • Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Syncope
  • Ventricular Fibrillation
  • Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
View all 25 Specialties +
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Biography

About Indiresha Iyer, MD

Indiresha Iyer, MD, FACC, FHRS, is a heart rhythm specialist in the Section of Regional Cardiovascular Medicine in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Akron General Hospital.

Specialty Interests: Physiologic pacing options such as HIS bundle pacing, Risk stratification for Sudden Cardiac death, Defibrillators, Inherited arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy and heart failure

Experience: Heart rhythm specialists in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Akron General Hospital offer the latest medications and interventional procedures to deliver better heart care outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, flutter and other abnormal heart rhythms.

Dr. Iyer is experienced in preventive cardiology, adult cardiac electrophysiology and heart failure. He has been offering HIS bundle pacing to patients since 2015. Dr Iyer is board certified in Adult Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular medicine and Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of both the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology.

Success Rates: Outcomes and statistics for specific procedures are available at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.

Education: Dr. Iyer earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College, Bangalore, India. He served his internal medicine residency at Montefiore Medical Center, New York, and remained there for a critical care fellowship. He completed a cardiovascular medicine fellowship at University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, followed by a fellowship in cardiac electrophysiology at University Hospitals, Cleveland.

Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020, Dr. Iyer was a staff cardiologist with University Hospitals.

About Dr. Iyer: "I believe in treating patients with kindness. Patients often are scared when they learn they have an electrical problem of their heart. Also, many patients find it difficult to grasp what is different about their heart rhythm. I believe in helping patients understand their condition and in giving them hope. This enables us to jointly create an action plan that provides quality care focused on the best possible outcomes with the lowest possible risk. I love what I do daily, and this makes my work rewarding.”

Leisure Activities: Outside of work Dr. Iyer enjoys walking in the Metroparks, rollerblading, reading and playing board games with his family.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2020

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cleveland, OH
2011

Fellowship - University of Illinois Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease
Chicago, IL
2003

Fellowship - Albert Einstein Col of Med of Yeshiva University
Critical Care Medicine
Bronx, NY United States
2000

Residency - Albert Einstein Col of Med of Yeshiva University
Internal Medicine
Bronx, NY United States
1999

Medical Education - Bangalore Medical College
MD
Fort Bangalore 2, India
1990

Additional Training

  • Certified Cardiac Device Specialist
  • Certification in Patient Safety and Health Care Quality

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Specialty Interests

Physiologic pacing options such as HIS bundle pacing, Risk stratification for Sudden Cardiac death, Defibrillators, Inherited arrhythmias, Atrial fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy and heart failure

Awards & Honors

  • 2019 Internal Medicine Faculty Mentor of the year, University Hospitals Regional Hospitals, Cleveland
  • 2018-2019 Preceptor of the year, University Hospitals Regional Hospitals, Cleveland
  • 2002  Fellow of the Year, Department of Medicine, University of Illinois, Chicago
  • 2000  Fellow of the Year, Department of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, New York
  • 1999  Outstanding House Officer in Internal Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, New York
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Indiresha Iyer, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 4/9/2024, Dr. Iyer 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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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

102 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

18 Patient Comments

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Dr. Iyer, Kim and staff were outstanding very understanding & helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

Dr Iyer has always been a helpful and concern

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

Seeing Dr Iyer at Akron General has always been a positive experience.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Dr Iyer is very nice person and he always encourages me to make the best for my health. He fully explained what my health and symptoms are and how to handle them for a better life

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2024

Dr Iyer, is on my top list of doctors I have seen, explained things with easy to understandable examples and time with him was not rushed. Good ones are appreciated.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

Dr Iyer was very thorough and asked several questions and allowed me to ask questions too

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

The doctor was very thorough and explained everything completely. That's very kind and sympathetic when I was upset.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024

I like Dr Iyer. He is a highly skilled doctor in his profession, and I am very blessed to have such a skilled doctor caring for me.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Doctor was very helpful explaining everything and answering all of my questions. He also provided several options.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

I would refer this provider to everyone I know. Very easy to talk to, treated me like a person. Answered all my questions.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2024

Dr Iyer puts my mind at ease. He is highly competent, professional and caring.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024

I was very impressed with Dr.Iyer, he was very thorough in getting all the background on me and explained everything. I would definitely recommend him

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

Dr. Iyer was extremely professional while still being personable. He provided options, which we discussed in full - potential results, risks,etc. He talked in a way that I fully understood what he said.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

I had a great experience with Dr. Iyer. Listen to all my concern, explained things very well, took time with me

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

It was amazing how much time he spent with me. He was so sweet and kind. Don't think I have ever had a doctor spend so much time with me. He explained things better than the other doctors have. Plus he seemed focused on just me.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

This is the first time I saw this doctor. At the beginning of the visit, I realized the doctor had not fully read my chart. The doctor was discussing options for me based on old information. I brought it to his attention and he looked at my chart further and said this changes everything'.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023

I've always had great care at Cleveland clinic, but during my last office visit I was upset about discussing options for me based on old information. I love all the doctors who have and are still caring for me. I have mixed feelings on the last one I saw

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

Dr. Iyer is a wonderful physician. Very caring.

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