Saberio Lo Presti Vega, MD
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Saberio Lo Presti, MD, is a staff cardiologist in The Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Multimodality imaging in complex disease processes, coronary computed tomography (CT) as an alternative to diagnostic invasive angiography, novel software/artificial intelligence for coronary artery disease characterization, development of new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologies, pericardial syndromes, aortic disease, valvular heart disease
Experience: Dr. Lo Presti is a noninvasive cardiologist with expertise in diagnosing and managing heart and valve disease using the latest advanced cardiac imaging technologies. He analyzes more than 1,000 transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs), around 1,000 cardiovascular CTs and 200 cardiac MRIs annually, and performs 200 transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs) per year. He also analyzes more than 500 cardiac nuclear studies a year, including single-photon emission CT (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET)-CT for assessment of coronary disease, as well as cardiac amyloidosis scans and inflammatory PET-CTs for diagnosis of conditions such as sarcoidosis.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute 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: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/outcomes/358-institute-summary
Education: Dr. Lo Presti is a summa cum laude graduate of Universidad de Los Andes School of Medicine, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, finishing first in his class. He completed his internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami Beach, Fl, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He continued his training as a cardiology fellow in the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center and completed his specialty training with an advanced cardiac imaging fellowship at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Lo Presti was named to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2022 on completion of his imaging fellowship.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Lo Presti is an active researcher, dedicated to advancing cardiac imaging to improve quality, speed and accuracy of diagnosis. He has coauthored numerous research papers published in leading cardiology and imaging journals and made presentations at significant national medical meetings.
As a resident, Dr. Lo Presti was part of a team that developed the Peguero-Lo Presti echocardiographic criteria for the diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy, published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). In 2023 he was lead author on another paper published in JACC that demonstrated the diagnostic utility of cardiac MR to in myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA).
About Dr. Lo Presti: “I find cardiology the most interesting field in all of medicine. Mastering all the imaging techniques in cardiology allows me to assess patients non-invasively with a comprehensive approach. This translates into a more efficient, personalized, and accurate implementations of therapies. If I'm able to help patients prevent a heart attack or stroke so they can live a healthier life for themselves and their family, then I'm satisfied.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Lo Presti enjoys swimming and hiking.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2022
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Cleveland,
OH United States
2022
Fellowship - Columbia University at Mount Sinai Heart Institute
Cardiology
Miami Beach,
FL United States
2020
Residency - Mount Sinai Medical Center
Internal Medicine (Chief Resident)
Miami Beach,
FL Miami-Dade (Archived)
2017
Medical Education - Universidad de Los Andes-Facultad de Medicina
Merida,
Venezuela
2010
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
- Echocardiography - Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
- Internal Medicine
- Nuclear Cardiology
Awards & Honors
- 2015-2017, 2019 Klausner Award, Outstanding Clinical Research Paper, Mount Sinai Medical Center
2018 Dr. Robert Ciccia-Maclean Doctor’s Doctor Award, Cardiology Fellow of the Year, Mount Sinai Medical Center
2015, 2016 First place, clinical vignette competition, Internal Medicine residency program, Mount Sinai Medical Center
Research & Publications
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162 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
20 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
Dr explained everthing very professional
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024
The Dr. Presti Vega was great.
Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024
Great dr explained everthing
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024
Dr. Lo Presti was very informative, courteous and caring. He also helped focus on some pressing issues.
Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024
See my comments noted earlier in a prior question. Dr. Lo Presti is very caring and thorough.
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024
Appointment was very good...long wait to see Dr. though.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024
I was very happy with Dr. Lopresti. He was very thorough and explains things so I could understand and was very caring about my condition
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2024
I am very happy with Dr Lo Presti Vega. He is invested in my heart health.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
I am so impressed with Dr LoPriesta and his staff also. Everyone is very caring and willing to do what is best for the patient.
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
Dr. Lo Presti was great. Took the time to listen and to explain. Addressed my concerns totally and put me at ease.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
There is a feeling that Dr Lo Presti has a genuine interest in his patients!
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
First visit with this provider. Provider showed care, explained test results very clearly and showed image of my new aortic valve from Echo testing images. Excellent visit with a very personable provider.
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
I like this doctor and the nurses were great thank you
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
He is an excellent cardiologist and I am impressed with him as a caring person too.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024
I think that Dr. Lo Presti deserves 5's in all categories. I only put a four above because obviously in-person is always better than video. However, Dr. Lo Presti is in Cleveland, and I'm in Oregon so a video conference is perfect. I appreciate his time and effort as well as his expertise and his willingness to work with me. Thank you!
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024
Dr Lo Presti spent plenty time with us and made an effort to make me understand the present and likely future and answered every question clearly.
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2024
Dr. Collier is brilliant, knowledgeable and exceptionally compassionate.
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024
Dr LoPressi - Vega is very attentive and had never rushed me.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2024
Very pleased with Dr Lo Presti.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023
Dr LoPresti was excellent. He was very thorough, explained his assessment of my situation and answered our questions.