Wael Jaber, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Additional Locations
Nuclear Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
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- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.6805
- Fax:
- 216.445.6181
Treatment & Services
- Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease Center
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- General Cardiology
- Heart Imaging
- Non-Invasive Diagnostic Testing
- Non-invasive Testing for Vascular Disease
- Stress Testing
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyloidosis
- Aneurysms
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Occlusion (blockage)
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Infections
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myxomas
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
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View All PlansAbout Wael Jaber, MD
Wael Jaber, MD, is a staff cardiologist in the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging, Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, at the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. Dr. Jaber specializes in cardiac imaging (both nuclear cardiology and echocardiograpy) and valvular heart disease. He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.
A native of Lebanon, Dr. Jaber attended college at the American University in Beirut, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biology. He then went on at the American University to receive his medical degree while making the Dean's honor list. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he also completed fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and nuclear cardiology.
Cleveland Clinic offered Dr. Jaber an advanced fellowship in cardiac imaging at the Cleveland Clinic, which he accepted. Dr. Jaber also has advanced training in interpretation of carotid ultrasound, clinical cardiovascular investigations and advanced echocardiography.
He was appointed to the Cleveland Clinic as a staff cardiologist in 2000. He currently heads the center for advanced ischemic heart disease. The center specializes in patients who have coronary artery disease and have been told that they have no local options for treatment.
Dr. Jaber is currently is the Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Imaging Core Laboratory. In this capacity, he focuses on leading a team that provides accurate interpretation for echocardiograms, nuclear stress perfusion images and CT and MRI cardiac scans in the setting of clinical trials.
His clinical and research studies have focused on improving outcomes in acute myocardial infarction, especially patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome and heart failure. He is currently working on multiple clinical investigations in an attempt to integrate multiple cardiac imaging modalities to improve their diagnostic accuracy. He has presented his clinical and research findings at various national and international scientific meetings.
Dr. Jaber has authored articles in leading professional and scientific publications including Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Circulation, Archives of Internal Medicine, American Heart Journal, International Journal of Cardiac Imaging and the American Journal of Cardiology, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography and the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Jaber has been an invited speaker at the annual meetings of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology to name few.
He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American College of Physicians and the American Heart Association. He was also listed as an Honored Member in America?s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, 2002-2007.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2000
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Cleveland,
OH USA
1999
Fellowship - Saint Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center
Cardiology & Nuclear Cardiology
New York,
NY USA
1998
Residency - Saint Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center
Internal Medicine
New York,
NY USA
1995
Medical School - American University of Beirut
Beirut,
Lebanon
1992
Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Biology
Beirut,
Lebanon
1988
Professional Highlights
- Distinguished Teacher Award, Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine (2005)
Certifications
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
Specialty Interests
Heart Valve Disease, Heart Valve Disease, Endocarditis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiovascular Imaging, Echocardiogram, Nuclear Imaging - Heart
Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association,
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
- American Society of Echocardiography.
Research & Publications
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153 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Knows Medical History | 5 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
17 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 19, 2018
Dr. Jaber just added 5mg to the pills I am already taking. He explained why and when I should take the blood pressure medication.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2018
He is always prompt with answers and shows care for my whole well being.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2018
Dr. Jaber is the most caring heath care provide I have ever interacted with. I could not imagine seeing anyone else. I have already moved family members over to see him.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2017
advance and followup appointments always made well in advance
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2017
Dr Jaber took time to assess the regimen of maintenance meds I'm taking and recommend and prescribed a change to the diuretic component of my blood pressure medicine. A very important and good assessment.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2017
There was never any confusion about what was to be done. The staff works well together. They are expert at their job and they are mission statement examples of staff members who understand and embrace the culture and values standards of the organization.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2017
Dr. Jabber and his associate were nothing less than outstanding. I came to the Clinic for a second opinion. I still had concerns about my health since my heart attack in June. Dr. Jaber had a great bedside manner. He provided me with answers that I needed. I left with a clear mind for the 1st time in six months. Thank you!
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2017
Excellent
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2017
Excellent
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2017
Dr. Jaber has done a great job at making sure I understand my condition and how it will affect me today and in the future. He has done this from the first time I met with him years ago. He did a great job at explaining why the testing results from the Clinic are different than those I received in Shanghai China.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2017
Dr. Jaber is the very best. He always listens, and gives the very best advice.
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2017
We like the medical service esp. Dr.Jaber, excellent clinician.
Reviewed on Jun 16, 2017
My concerns are always met by Dr. Jaber.
Reviewed on May 30, 2017
Very good!
Reviewed on May 12, 2017
Dr.Jaber is an asset to the Clinic. I have been with him since 2003 in the treatment of my heart issues. Dr. Jaber is an exceptional doctor and person of great caring and compassion. I place complete trust and confidence in his treatment and monitoring of my heart and cardiac issues. I consider him a vital person in the maintainence of my health!
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2017
a good visit and check up. Cleared up all my questions
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2017
contacted all of the time and responsed immediately to questions in regards to medications