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Department Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Primary Location Hillcrest Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Thoracic Surgery Department
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Biography

About Andrew Feczko, MD

Andrew Feczko, MD, is a thoracic surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in The Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He practices at Hillcrest Hospital.

Specialty Interests: Thoracic oncology; surgical approaches to lung, esophageal, mediastinal and pleural cancers; benign foregut surgery; minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic lobectomy/segmentectomy and anti-reflux procedures; achalasia; endoscopic procedures; endoVAC management and esophageal stenting; and diagnostic bronchoscopy

Experience: Dr. Feczko is experienced in the surgical management of lung, esophageal, mediastinal and pleural cancers, as well as benign conditions such as reflux and achalasia. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic procedures.

Success Rates: To learn about patient outcomes for specific thoracic conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx

Education: Dr. Feczko is a graduate of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, Va. He completed a general surgery residency at Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, and received his specialty training at Cleveland Clinic as a fellow in cardiothoracic surgery. He also holds a master’s degree in clinical bioethics from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland.

Dr. Feczko joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2021 after completing his fellowship.

Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Feczko has coauthored scientific papers published in leading medical journals, primarily related to clinical studies on thoracic surgery techniques and outcomes. He has presented at national and international medical meetings, including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

About Dr. Feczko:

“I chose to work in thoracic surgery because I enjoy the technical aspects of the surgery and the variety of procedures and pathologies I have the opportunity to treat. The most rewarding aspect of my field, however, is the chance to connect with patients and provide education about the ways in which surgery can help treat and potentially cure some of the worst cancers and most life-altering problems.”

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2021

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
2021

Residency - Swedish Medical Center
General Surgery
Seattle, WA USA
2019

Internship - Swedish Medical Center/First Hill Campus
Seattle, WA USA
2015

Medical Education - Carilion Clinic-Virginia Tech Carilion
Roanoke, VA USA
2014

Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2009

Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Bioethics
Cleveland, OH USA

Additional Training

  • da Vinci Intuitive Robotic Certificate

Certifications

  • Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery

Specialty Interests

Thoracic oncology; surgical approaches to lung, esophageal, mediastinal and pleural cancers; benign foregut surgery; minimally invasive surgical techniques, including robotic lobectomy/segmentectomy and anti-reflux procedures; achalasia; endoscopic procedures; POEM/POP, endoVAC management and esophageal stenting; and diagnostic bronchoscopy

Awards & Honors

  • 2020 Thoracic Surgical Robotics Fellowship, American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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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 8/2/2023, Dr. Feczko has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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

59 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
5 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

11 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024

Doctor Feczko was very personable and informative. Our meeting with him was an excellent one. He completely explained my medical circumstances and the treatment that he would provide if necessary.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

I love my provider he is very thorough

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2023

My wife and I were both impressed with Dr. Feczko. He was thorough, carefully explaining things. He did not appear rushed or in a hurry, but calmly answered questions. He didn't just say "no" or "bad idea" when responding to a question about resuming running, but simply explained what I might experience and how I might worry my wife, etc. ( a nice sense of humor there). Dr. Feczko was reassuring. I look forward to my upcoming appointment with him.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2023

Doctor Fesco Is a very wonderful and caring Doctor he goes above and beyond care and treatment he is considerate of your well being and feelings and wonderful person and Doctor

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Doctors couldn't have treated me any better kinder or taken more time with me

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Dr. Feczko was outstanding! He was very detailed from start to finish. He showed genuine concern for my well-being. He and his staff did an awesome job for me.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2023

Great full that Dr. Feczko communicates with other specialists & coordinated care . Gave me confidence that I'm in the best hands . Him , Dr. Benn integrity are amazing! They are what all the other specialists need to learn. They're shining examples of what the foundation that CClinic was built on. I have lost so much trust in various specialists who never step out of their silos .

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023

Doctor was very good and had patience answering all my questions and concerns

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

All interactions with Cleveland Clinc - Hillcrest medical staffing was very good. Dr Feczko and his entire staff was very pleasant.

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2023

Again, Dr Feczko, anesthesiologist - entire medical staff was superb.

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2023

He is the most empathetic doctor I have ever been too. Very kind, listened and explains very well

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