Kevin Hodges, MD

Kevin Hodges, MD, is a cardiac surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients and performs surgery at main campus.

Specialty Interests: Mitral valve repair, atrial fibrillation surgery, aortic surgery, aortic valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, reoperative cardiac surgery

Experience: As a thoracic surgery resident at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Hodges participated in more than 1,000 major cardiothoracic surgeries over six years.

Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been rated the top heart center in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for more than 20 consecutive years, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures at Cleveland Clinic, go to http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.

Education: Dr. Hodges is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Ind., receiving a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences and philosophy, magna cum laude. He earned his doctorate of medicine with honors from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago. He received his surgical training through a six-year integrated thoracic surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic where he was selected as chief resident in his final year.

Dr. Hodges joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2021 at the conclusion of his residency.

Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Hodges has coauthored scientific papers on complex cardiac surgeries, including reoperations, published in leading peer-reviewed medical and surgical journals. He has been a co-presenter on advanced cardiac surgery cases and techniques at national and international medical meetings.

About Dr. Hodges: “I enjoy cardiac surgery because it offers the opportunity to tackle complex problems and make an enormous impact on the lives of my patients. It is a great privilege to build relationships with patients and families and to be entrusted with their care.”

Leisure Activities: In his leisure time Dr. Hodges enjoys spending time with his family and hiking.

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2021

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Thoracic Surgery - Integrated
Cleveland, OH USA
2021

Medical Education - University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, IL USA
2015

Undergraduate - University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN USA
2011

Specialty Interests

Mitral valve repair, atrial fibrillation surgery, aortic surgery, aortic valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, robotic cardiac surgery, reoperative cardiac surgery

Awards & Honors

2020 Best Research Day Presentation, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
2016, 2020 Excellence in Teaching Award, Cleveland Clinic
2015 Outstanding Achievement Award in Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
2015 Departmental Award for Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
2014 Ting-Wa Wong, MD, PhD, Scholarship, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Research & Publications

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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Overall		Star Ratings 4.8 out of 5
Explains	4.8
Listens	4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor	5

8 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2022

*Dr. Kevin Hodges - Amazing doctor & person. Really grateful for him & his team. Made me feel incredibly safe & cared for. Thank you so much! Can't say enough great comments!

Reviewed on May 27, 2022

Surgeons and doctors were extremely knowledgeable and confident! I felt very much in good hands!!!

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2022

*Dr. Kevin Hodges (cardio thoracic surgeon) and *Dr. Thomas Fraser (Infectious Disease) were very attentive & caring.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2022

Dr. Hodges is not only a great surgeon, he is very compassionate and understands the patients concerns. He is willing to go above and beyond to put you at ease. He is very patient and explains everything clearly. He is very easy to talk to. I am so glad to have had him as my surgeon.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2021

Both doctors were excellent

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2021

*Dr. Kevin Hodges is OUTSTANDING!

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2021

Dr was very honest about my condition and informed me that the team of physicians were going to put their heads together and discuss the possible options since there were multiple factors involved.

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2021

Loved Dr. HODGES he is a very genuine person

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