Pasquale Santangeli, MD, PhD
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Specialty Interests: Catheter ablation, ventricular tachycardia (VT), ventricular fibrillation, premature ventricular complexes, atrial fibrillation (AF), atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, Brugada syndrome, left atrial appendage closure, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW), biventricular pacemaker (CRT), implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)
Experience: The Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Section offers a range of highly specialized approaches to diagnose and treat patients with heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia). The Section’s specialists annually perform nearly 6,000 procedures in the Electrophysiology Lab, including pacemaker and defibrillator implantations, ablations of various types of arrhythmias and cardioversions.
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. Santangeli holds a doctorate in medicine from Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy, and a doctorate in medical and epidemiological sciences from the University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy. After completing his studies, he remained at Catholic University for his cardiovascular diseases fellowship.
Dr. Santangeli began his subspecialty training as a research fellow in cardiac electrophysiology at Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute, St. David’s Medical Center, Austin, Texas. He continued his training with two fellowships in clinical cardiac electrophysiology, first at Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif., and finishing at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
Prior to joining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2022, Dr. Santangeli was a staff electrophysiologist, associate professor of medicine, director of the Catheter Ablation Research Program, co-director of the Penn Ventricular Tachycardia Center of Excellence and director of EP Innovation and Clinical Research at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Santangeli has served as principal investigator for clinical studies to determine the efficacy and improve safety of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) and ventricular tachycardia (VT).
Dr. Santangeli has coauthored more than 500 research papers, abstracts, editorials, review papers and case reports published in leading medical journals. He has editorial responsibilities with a number of prestigious journals, including Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Heart Rhythm Journal and JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology and also has coauthored more than a dozen chapters for electrophysiology textbooks. He is a frequent invited lecturer and presenter at medical meetings in the United States and internationally, speaking on all aspects of catheter ablation of cardiac rhythm disorders.
An innovator in his field, Dr. Santangeli has developed several new techniques and technologies for treating AF and VT, typically in patients with complicated arrhythmias or challenging anatomy.
About Dr. Santangeli: “It is a privilege to serve patients with cardiac arrhythmia disorders, and my greatest reward is to solve their arrhythmia problems and restore quality of life. I am committed to delivering excellent clinical outcomes through compassionate, evidence-based and innovative care.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Santangeli enjoys travel, nature, hiking and spending time with family.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2022
Education & Fellowships
Medical Education - University of Foggia
Foggia, Puglia,
Italy
2016
Fellowship - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Philadelphia,
PA USA
2014
Fellowship - Stanford School of Medicine
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Stanford,
CA USA
2013
Fellowship - Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute
Austin,
TX USA
2012
Medical Education - Catholic University of Sacred Heart
Rome,
Italy
2006
Awards & Honors
- 2022 : Abstract finalist, Mark E. Josephson Abstract Competition & VT Innovation Award, VT Symposium 2022, New York
2020 : First Mid-Atlantic Medical Awards recipient, Philadelphia
2018 : Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
2014, 2015 : Best Reviewer, Annals of Internal Medicine
2014 : Best Fellow-in-Training Abstract Award, American College of Cardiology Scientific Session, Washington, DC
2013 : Early-Career Best Poster Award, American Heart Association Scientific Session, Dallas
2012 : Best Paper Award, European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society Congress, Munich
Best Paper Award, World Society of Arrhythmias Congress, Athens
2011 : Best Oral Abstract Presentation Award, Best Poster Abstract Presentation Award, CardioRhythm 2011, Hong Kong
Research & Publications
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As of 9/28/2022, Dr. Santangeli has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. 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.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Santangeli receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Abbott Laboratories
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
- Baylis Medical Company, Inc.
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157 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
29 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Dr. Sangateli was very nice. Upfront and caring!
Reviewed on May 10, 2023
Dr Santangeli is great!
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
Doctor was very well informed and was very thoughtful in answering my questions.
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
Great doctor and staff
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
Excellent physician!
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
Dr. Santangeli was very knowledgeable and informative about my concerns. He provided positive feedback and put me more at ease. We drove from Philadelphia and we will absolutely do it again. Everything was organized and everyone was friendly and welcoming. It made coming to a place where you are probably scared to begin with a lot easier.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
Dr.S was amazing. He made sure I understood everything. He gave me options and explained the pros and cons of each. He let me choose the option that I felt was best for me. He answered all my questions and made sure I understood his answers. He was positive, kind and caring. He took his time with me. I did not feel rushed. I had a great experience with this doctor!
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
I travel to Cleveland for my visits. I think so much of Dr. Santangeli that I would travel to wherever he is located.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
Love my doctor
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Doctor Santangeli was very friendly, easy to talk to about my problems, showed a genuine concern and elaborated about ongoing therapy.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023
Glad this doctor was a better choice based on my care
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Santangeli was excellent in explaining my upcoming procedure. Didn't rush , took time ,
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023
Both the NP and Doctor were outstanding in their knowledge and care. They both spent enough time asking questions and answering any I had.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2023
The Dr. And the Fellow were excellent kind and very professional. I felt very safe in their hands.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2023
I would highly recommend my Dr. And Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023
We were very pleased with the care we received from Dr. Santangeli & Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Dr. Santangeli and staff were wonderful very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
Dr. Santangeli is a superstar!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Santangeli is absolutely the best. Professional, caring and takes the time necessary to explain med issues in language that I can understand and process.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
My experience so far with your hospital has been great! A much needed breath of fresh air after my recent doctors visits In the Toledo area. I feel very comfortable with my new doctor and nurses.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
The Doctor was great and very calming and informative. The nurse was not very friendly, or understanding. She is probably over worked.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
My answers refer to Dr. Pasquale SantangeliFantastic Doctor.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
Dr was amazing, listened and explained course of treatment including me in decisions!
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2022
Doctor Santangeli was excellent. He thoroughly explained all testing results and findings and answered my questions with evidenced based responses. He was thorough, thoughtful, and an a gifted communicator!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
Doctor Santangeli is an amazing electrophysiologist and compassionate person who took the time to explain the details of my ablation; he followed up regularly himself during my stay in the hospital. During my consultation visits prior to my procedure he knew all the details of my medical records and wasted no time getting right the next steps. I was extremely impressed!
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
The doctor was great. He answered most of our questions before we even asked them. Very personable.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2022
First rate doctor & team.
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2022
Explained surgical process in detail that I had never knew from previous surgery with another provider. Gave us options and choices. Would have liked more explanation of why arythmia was occurring and where and how in the heart it affects and occurs. A bit of diagramming and physiology
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022
If you have a heart problem Dr. Santangeli is the expert to see!