Carlos Godoy Rivas, MD
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Carlos Godoy Rivas, MD, is a general cardiologist in The Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Main Campus.
Specialty Interests: Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE), transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve replacement and repair, transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement and repair, left atrial appendage closure (Watchman procedure), valvular heart disease, stress tests, nuclear cardiology, preventive cardiology
Experience: Dr. Godoy Rivas is experienced in diagnosing and treating all types of heart disease. He performs more than 1,000 TTEs and TEEs a year and participates in hundreds of structural heart interventions, including TAVR, transcatheter mitral and tricuspid valve replacement and repairs, left atrial appendage closures and paravalvular leak closures. He is board certified in internal medicine, echocardiography, cardiology and nuclear cardiology.
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. Godoy Rivas earned his medical degree cum laude from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He completed his internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic and then a cardiology fellowship at the University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital. He finished his specialty training with a fellowship in advanced structural echocardiography imaging at Columbia University, New York.
Dr. Godoy Rivas joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2023 after completing his fellowship at Columbia.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Godoy Rivas has coauthored more than two dozen research papers and abstracts published in leading peer-reviewed cardiology journals. He has presented his research at national medical meetings, including the European Society of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography.
About Dr. Godoy Rivas: “It is a true honor and privilege to earn the trust of my patients in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease, which can range from chronic to life-threating illnesses.
I focus on educating patients and their loved ones on their medical conditions and the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle to help them be successful. Seeing patients take charge of their health and the impact this has on their quality of life is very fulfilling. I strive to provide humanistic clinical care to my patients and contribute to my field by developing solutions to unmet needs through clinical research.”
Leisure Activities: Outside of work, Dr. Godoy Rivas enjoys running, cycling, soccer, tennis, reading and travel. He also counts photography and filmmaking among his interests, and he has written and produced several award-winning short films.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2023
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Columbia Presbyterian, Columbia University
Advanced Structural Echocardiography
New York,
NY
2023
Fellowship - University of Connecticut
Cardiology
Hartford,
CT
2022
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2019
Medical Education - Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
Tegucigalpa,
Honduras
2012
Undergraduate - Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras
Tegucigalpa,
Honduras
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Echocardiography
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Awards & Honors
2021-22 The Paul D. Thompson, MD, Cardiovascular Research Award, University
of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital
2020 Outstanding Service to the Division of Cardiology During the COVID-19 Pandemic, University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital
2018 Honorable Mention, Annual Research Competition, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic
2016-17 Excellence in Teaching Award, Internal Medicine Residency Program, Cleveland Clinic
Research & Publications
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|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
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Reviewed on Jun 13, 2024
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