Kevin Hodges, MD
Treatment & Services
- Aorta Graft
- Aorta Surgery
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
- Biventricular Pacemaker
- Bypass Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department
- Complex Aorta Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (cabg) Surgery
- Coronary Artery Reoperation
- David Procedure
- David Reimplantation Operation
- ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
- Heart Surgery Reoperation
- Heart Valve Surgery
- High Risk Reoperation Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair
- Minimally Invasive Bypass Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgeries
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Modified David's Reimplantation Procedure
- Myectomy
- Off Pump Bypass Surgery
- Off Pump Heart Surgery
- Pericardial Window
- Pericardiectomy
- Pericardium Surgery
- Pulmonary Vein Ablation Procedure
- Pulmonic Valve Replacement
- Radial Artery and Saphenous Vein Harvesting
- Removal of Atrial Myxoma
- Removal of Cardiac Tumors
- Reoperation Valve Surgery
- Repair Of Aortic Aneurysms And Dissections
- Robotic Cardiac Surgery
- Robotically Assisted Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Robotically Assisted Heart Surgery
- Robotically Assisted Mitral Valve Repair
- Robotically Assisted Patent Foramen Ovale Repair
- Robotically Assisted Removal of Cardiac Tumors
- Robotically Assisted Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Surgery for Infective Endocarditis
- Surgery for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Surgical Ablation Of Atrial Fibrillation
- Surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation
- Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Valve Sparing Method
- Valve Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Cardiomyopathy
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Valve Disease
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myxomas
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
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Specialty Interests: Mitral valve repair, myectomy, 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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Explains | 4.8 | |
Listens | 4.8 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
9 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
Dr. Hodges is the best! Extremely knowledgeable and explained all of the issues and options. He is, quite literally, a life saver!
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
From the initial consult through the subsequent surgery, the severity of the situation was well explained with a solid treatment plan in place. The pre-surgical exam with Dr. Hodges left my wife and I with a degree of comfort and confidence that I was being cared for by the best of the best. Many thanks to Dr. Patrick Collier as well.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2022
Loved *Dr. Hodges and his team!
Reviewed on Jul 19, 2022
The Physicians worked together as an awesome TEAM. I thank Dr. Hodges for his awesome knowledge and skills in saving my life......Thank you!!!
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022
*Doctor Kevin Hodges and staff are top notch!
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
Very happy with staff and doctor
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.