Ali Khalifeh, MD
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Specialty Interests: Aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, aortoiliac occlusive disease, lower extremity arterial disease, carotid artery disease, mesenteric arterial disease, thoracic outlet syndrome, median arcuate ligament, nutcracker syndrome, popliteal entrapment, dialysis access, central and peripheral venous disease
Experience: Physicians in Cleveland Clinic's Department of Vascular Surgery perform more than 8,000 procedures annually at locations throughout Northeast Ohio, using both open and the latest endovascular (minimally invasive) methods.
Dr. Khalifeh is experienced in surgical treatment for all forms of vascular disease with particular interest in open and endovascular treatment for aortic conditions and peripheral arterial disease. He is board certified in general surgery.
Success Rates: 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. Khalifeh earned his medical degree from University of Balamand School of Medicine and served the first year of his general surgery residency at Saint George Hospital University Medical Center, both in Beirut, Lebanon. He completed his general surgical residency at University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, including a year as a postdoctoral research fellow there.
Dr. Khalifeh received his specialty training as a vascular surgery fellow at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minn. He joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2022 on completion of his fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Khalifeh has coauthored more than 40 scientific papers since 2012 published in leading surgery journals, including more than two dozen papers related to robotic and laparoscopic surgery case studies and research. He also has coauthored chapters in vascular surgery textbooks and has made numerous presentations at professional meetings, speaking on complex vascular surgery techniques and case reports.
About Dr. Khalifeh: “Vascular disease is mainly a chronic, systemic illness that has multiple options for treatment and management, from medical therapy to less-invasive procedures to open surgery. I enjoy vascular surgery because it involves knowing my patients and choosing the best treatment to fit their needs from the many choices available. It is a doctor-patient relationship based on trust and built to last a lifetime.”
Leisure Activities: Dr. Khalifeh enjoys spending his free time with his family running, hiking and participating in soccer and basketball.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2022
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Vascular Surgery
Rochester,
MN USA
2022
Residency - The University of Maryland Medical Center- University of Maryland School of Medi
General Surgery
Baltimore,
MD USA
2020
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Cleveland,
OH USA
2013
Medical Education - University of Balamand
El-Koura,
Lebanon
2010
Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Bachelors in Sciences, Biology Major
2006
Additional Training
- Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
Certifications
- Surgery - General Surgery
Research & Publications
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
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Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
First time with this doctor. Very impressive. Very knowledgeable. Appreciate his concern for me.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023
Dr. Khalifeh took the time to listen and gave me good instruction to stay healthy
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
Doc was amazing.