Marijan Koprivanac, MD
Treatment & Services
- Aorta Graft
- Aorta Surgery
- Aortic Dissection Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Bypass Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department
- Chest Surgery
- Complex Aorta Surgery
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Coronary Artery Reoperation
- David Procedure
- David Reimplantation Operation
- Endovascular Aorta Treatment - Thoracic
- Endovascular Surgery
- Endovascular Thoracic Aorta Surgery
- Epicardial Lead Placement
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Heart Failure Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Heart Surgery for Marfan Syndrome
- Heart Surgery Reoperation
- Heart Valve Repair
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Heart Valve Surgery
- Infective Endocarditis Surgery
- Marfan Syndrome Surgery
- Maze Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Replacement
- 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 Disease Surgery
- Pericardiectomy
- Pericardium Surgery
- Pulmonary Embolism Surgery
- Pulmonary Vein Ablation Procedure
- Pulmonic Valve Repair
- Pulmonic Valve Replacement
- Radiation Heart Disease Surgery
- Removal of Atrial Myxoma
- Removal of Cardiac Tumors
- Reoperation Surgery
- Reoperation Valve Surgery
- Repair of Aortic Aneurysms
- Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
- Surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Valve Sparing Method
- Valve Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Occlusion (Blockage)
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Constrictive-Pericarditis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Endocarditis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Infective Endocarditis
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myxomas
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericarditis
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Ventricular Aneurysm
- Ventricular Septal Defects
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View All PlansAbout Marijan Koprivanac, MD
Marijan Koprivanac, MD, is a staff surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Adult cardiac surgery; aortic valve and bicuspid valve repair; surgery for thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection, including endovascular approach; complex aorta surgery and cardiac reoperations; David's reimplantation procedure; cardiac surgery for Marfan’s and other connective tissue disorders; minimally invasive heart surgery; cardiac tumors; endocarditis
Experience: Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeons perform a total of more than 4,500 heart surgeries annually, with each surgeon completing 300 to 400 cases. During his training, Dr. Koprivanac performed more than 1,000 cardiothoracic surgeries, including heart valve surgery, reoperations and complex aorta operations.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular care, 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. Koprivanac holds a doctorate in medicine from the University of Zagreb School of Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia, and a master’s in clinical research from Case Western Reserve University. He was a research fellow in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery while earning his master’s and entered a six-year surgical residency at Cleveland Clinic on completion of his degree. Following his residency, Dr. Koprivanac completed his training with a two-year cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
He returned to Cleveland Clinic as an aortic clinical associate in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in 2021 and was named a full member of the surgical staff in 2022.
About Dr. Koprivanac: “There is no greater feeling than being able to help patients and improve their quality of life. In cardiac surgery, this requires high technical expertise and a wide skill set to be able to choose the best treatment option and achieve the best possible outcome. I am grateful to have learned these skills from one of the best heart surgeons in the world. I am privileged that my work is facilitated by an amazing team of individuals caring for our patients from diagnosis to discharge and beyond.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time Dr. Koprivanac enjoys nature and outdoor activities, including hiking, sailing and fishing, as well as basketball, tennis, movies and spending time with his family.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2021
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of Pennsylvania
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Philadelphia,
PA United States
2021
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland,
OH United States
2019
Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland,
OH United States
2013
Internship - University of Zagreb, School of Medicine
General Internship
Zagreb, Croatia,
2011
Medical Education - University of Zagreb, School of Medicine
Zagreb,
Croatia
2009
Professional Highlights
Dr. Koprivanac has presented at national and international medical meetings, including the Society for Thoracic Surgery, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation. He has coauthored scientific papers published in leading surgical journals, authored chapters in surgical textbooks and is a manuscript reviewer for The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Certifications
- Cardiac Surgery
Awards & Honors
- 2021 Michael A. Acker Teaching Award, University of Pennsylvania
- 2019 Excellence in Teaching Award, Cleveland Clinic
- 2018 Best Oral Presentation, Cleveland Clinic Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Day
- 2008 Rector's Award for best student research/article, University of Zagreb
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
- American Heart Association
Research & Publications
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181 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.6 | |
| Listens | 4.6 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
12 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
Very patient, knowledgeable, thorough and kind. He wants make sure all your questions answered and his calmness and reassurance puts you at ease! Awesome doctor!
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2024
Dr. Koprivanavc advised us what to do prior to coming to optimize my husband condition and reassured us he would only do surgery if he were 100% certain he would be successful! That kind of attitude and willingness to help put our minds at ease with him and Cleveland Clinic staff has far exceeded our expectations!
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024
Great experience....Dr. Was very personable and inviting. Easy to talk with. He came down to my level!
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024
Dr. K is very, very smart and extraordinarily thorough. He discovered a problem I had that everybody else missed. I thank God I have him on my side.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024
Both doctors were excellent.
Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024
Dr. Koprivanac impressed me as being very efficient & knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024
This man, Dr. K, is the best
Reviewed on Jul 15, 2024
Love Dr K. He is great.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Good meeting with the Doctor, all questions answered!
Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024
Dr. Koprivanac was straight forward in his assessment of my condition. Gave the risks and possible post surgery problems in an understandable manner. He was very pleasant to talk with.
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024
Dr. Koprivanac and his associates saved my life, I have nothing but Love for everyone at the Cleveland Clinic, you are All the very Best at what you do
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024
Excellent care as always. Dr. Koprivanic explained my diagnosis, plan of care, and treatment options very clearly and in terms I could understand.