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Title Surgical Director, Heart Transplant Program
Department Transplantation Center
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Aorta Surgery
  • Aortic Valve Repair
  • Aortic Valve Replacement
  • Aortic Valve Surgery
  • Ascending Aortic Replacement
  • Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Surgery
  • Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
  • Beating Heart Surgery
  • Bypass Surgery
  • Bypass Surgery Re-operation
  • Cardiac Transplant
  • Cardiovascular Disease Surgical Treatments
  • Cardiovascular Surgery Section
  • Complex Aorta Surgery
  • Congenital Heart Surgery in Adults
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
  • David Procedure
  • David Reimplantation Operation
  • Decortication
  • Endovascular Aorta Treatment - Thoracic
  • Heart Failure Surgery
  • Heart Surgery
  • Heart Surgery for Marfan Syndrome
  • Heart Surgery Reoperation
  • Heart Transplant
  • Heart Valve Repair
  • Heart Valve Replacement
  • Heart Valve Surgery
  • Infective Endocarditis Surgery
  • Laparoscopy
  • Left Ventricular Aneurysm Surgery
  • Lobectomy, VATS Lobectomy
  • Lung Biopsy
  • Lung Cancer Surgery
  • Lung Lesion Surgery
  • Lung Removal Surgery
  • Lung Surgery
  • Maze Surgery
  • Mediastinal Biopsy Surgery
  • Mediastinal Masses Surgery
  • Mediastinal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Surgeries
  • Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Off Pump Bypass
  • Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeries
  • Mitral Valve Surgery
  • Myectomy
  • Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB)
  • Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
  • Off-Pump Heart Surgery
  • Organ Transplant
  • Pectus Excavatum Repair
  • Pericardial Window
  • Pericardiectomy
  • Pulmonic Valve Repair
  • Pulmonic Valve Replacement
  • Pulmonic Valve Surgery
  • Radial Artery and Saphenous Vein Harvesting
  • Re-do/Re-operative Heart Surgery
  • Removal of Heart Tumors
  • Removal of Part of Lung
  • Reoperative Heart Surgery
  • Robotic Thoracic Surgery
  • Robotically Assisted Lung Surgery
  • Robotically Assisted Thymectomy
  • Septal Myectomy
  • Sleeve Lobectomy
  • Solid Organ Transplant
  • Surgical Biopsy of Thoracic Lymph Nodes
  • Surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation
  • Surgical Treatment of Adult Acquired Heart Disease
  • Surgical Treatment of Lung Nodules
  • Surgical Treatment of Valve Endocarditis
  • Surgical Ventricular Restoration (SVR)
  • Thoracentesis
  • Thoracic Aorta Surgery
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Thoracic Aortic Dissection Repair
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery Section
  • Thoracic Sympathectomy
  • Thoracoscopic Surgery
  • Thymectomy
  • Tricuspid Valve Repair
  • Tricuspid Valve Replacement
  • Tricuspid Valve Surgery
  • Valve Sparing Surgery
  • Valve Surgery
  • Ventricular Aneurysm Surgery
  • Ventricular Assist Device
  • Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Insertion
  • Ventricular Septal Defect in Adults
  • Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Aorta Disease
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Related Illnesses
  • Mesothelioma
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  • Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Thymoma
View all 9 Specialties +
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Biography

About Cedric Sheffield, MD

Cedric Sheffield, MD

Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery

Cedric Sheffield, MD is a graduate of Florida State University where he received his undergraduate degree in chemistry, he then continued his education receiving his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Sheffield proceeded his studies postgraduate with an internship at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals in general surgery. He also  participated in a residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Sheffield ended his postgraduate medical training with a fellowship  in thoracic surgery/transplantation at Cleveland Clinic Ohio for which he received the Bryan Award for Clinical Excellence in 1999.

In 2014, Dr. Sheffield joined Cleveland Clinic Florida in the department of thoracic and cardiovascular  surgery. He is a board-certified surgeon and is a member of the Chairman's Gold Award LifeLink Foundation.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2014

Certifications

  • Thoracic Surgery

Awards & Honors

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society Duke University 1985
  • Bryan Award for Clinical Excellence Cleveland Clinic 1999
  • Chairman's Gold Award LifeLink Foundation
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 11/22/2024, Dr. Sheffield 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.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

130 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 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

19 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

Dr Sheffield and Nurse practitioners were ver professional an helpful.

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024

Wonderful doctor

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2024

Dr. Sheffield provided exceptional care during my visit. He was attentive, thorough, and made sure I understood my treatment options. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

Dr. Sheffield and associates are excellent!

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024

Dr. Sheffield was able to schedule all of the necessary tests needed for me on the same day. This was gratefully appreciated.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Dr. Baran, Dr. Velez, Dr. Estep, Dr. Brozzi & Dr. Shefield visited & kept me inform every step of the way. Held my hand & saved my life. Eternally grateful.

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Dr. Sheffield was a pleasure to work with.

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Sheffield & his staff. Beautiful bed side manners & respect, professional & caring.

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

Dr. Sheffield and his Whole Team are Fantastic

Reviewed on May 9, 2024

My doctor is so lovely in every aspect of him being a doctor and he also let me know and reassured me that even tho I will be under general anesthesia that he will make sure that all of my wishes would carried out with the utmost respect

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Dr. Sheffield and his team are absolutely amazing and the best. From Surgery with Dr. Fischer and Alex (Resident) to making me comfortable before surgery, and Sofia, just knowing what I needed. Everyone in Dr. Sheffield's staff, including Yalima, Melanie, Ralph and all of his ARNP's are just fantastic. They were responsive and knowledgeable and listened to my concerns

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Dr Scheffield is outstanding

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

Dr.Scheffield snd his staff are so caring and professional.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

Dr. Sheffield was great at listening and giving me straightforward answers

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

Can't say enough about the care providers, outstanding!

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

My experience with all levels of professionals in doctor's office, including Doctor, was excellent.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2023

Very good questions and explanations by Dr Scheffield

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023

Dr Sheffield really listened and I believe cares about me. Heart surgery is very scary for me but I believe Dr Sheffield is an expert in what he does and that he will do his best to help me live longer than what my genetics seem to have lined up for me.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

Dr. Sheffield was great!

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