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Department Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Primary Location Hillcrest Medical Building 2
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations
Hillcrest Medical Building 2
Primary Location

Hillcrest Medical Building 2

Appointment:
440.449.9300
Desk:
440.449.9300
Fax:
440.449.9383
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Aortic Valve Repair
  • Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Bypass Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Surgery Department
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
  • Heart Valve Surgery
  • Mitral Valve Replacement
  • Mitral Valve Surgery
  • Valve Surgery
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Valve Disease
View all 3 Specialties +
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Biography

About Christopher Genco, MD

Christopher Genco, MD, is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Cleveland Clinic's Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at the Hillcrest Medical Building II. Dr. Genco's specialty interests are adult cardiac surgery including:

  • Coronary artery bypass surgery
  • Atrial fibrillation (afib) surgery
  • Valvular heart disease surgery including aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement
  • TAVR
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2022

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Tufts Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Boston, MA USA
1992

Fellowship - New England Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery Research
Boston, MA USA
1990

Residency - State University of New York - Stony Brook
General Surgery
Stony Brook, NY USA
1989

Medical Education - Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY USA
1984

Undergraduate - University of Notre Dame
Pre-Professional
Notre Dame, In USA
1980

Certifications

  • Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Specialty Interests

Adult cardiac surgery, coronary artery bypass, atrial fibrillation surgery, valvular heart disease including aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, TAVR

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 7/3/2023, Dr. Genco 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

48 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

5 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2023

Dr Genco couldn't have been more friendly and informative. I feel very fortunate to have him as my surgeon.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2023

Dr. Christopher Genco is an amazing surgeon and displayed compassion and empathy at the bedside.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023

Thank you, Dr.Genco for providing clear information about the mitral valve. It helped me feel more comfortable about possible upcoming procedures.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

*Dr. Genco is fantastic & has a great bedside manner.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023

Dr Genco was very polite and thorough about my visitation.

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