Joseph Lahorra, MD

Joseph A. Lahorra, MD, is Staff Cardiothoracic Surgeon in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Lahorra has a special interest in adult cardiothoracic surgery, including coronary artery bypass, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve repair and replacement and surgery of the lungs, esophagus and mediastinum.

Dr. Lahorra is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians.

A Cleveland native, Dr. Lahorra graduated from Orange High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts at Tufts University where he graduated summa cum laude and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He completed his residency in general surgery at University Hospitals of Cleveland. As the Dudley P. Allen Surgical Scholar, he completed a research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. He received his cardiothoracic surgical training at the University of Michigan. After completing his training in 1997, Dr. Lahorra joined the staff of the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center in 2000.

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2000

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers
Thoracic Surgery
Ann Arbor, MI USA
1997

Residency - University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
1995

Fellowship - Massachusetts General Hospital
Cardiovascular Research Fellow
Boston, MA USA
1992

Internship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
General Surgery
Cleveland, OH USA
1989

Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
MD
Baltimore, MD USA
1988

Undergraduate - Tufts University
Medford, MA USA
1984

Professional Highlights

President of Medical Staff, Parma Community General Hospital, 2006-2008
Chairman, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Parma Community General Hospital

Certifications

Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Specialty Interests

Aortic Valve Replacement, Mitral Valve Repair, Mitral Valve Replacement, Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Lung Resection, Thoracoscopic/Robotic Surgery, Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation, Surgery of the Mediastinum.

Memberships

American College of Surgeons
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
American College of Chest Physicians
Diplomate, American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Research & Publications

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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Overall		Star Ratings 4.8 out of 5
Explains	4.7
Listens	4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern	4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor	4.8

2 Patient Comments

Reviewed on May 24, 2023

Thought Dr. Lahorra was completely understanding about my reluctance to have major surgery at any time soon, if ever.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2023

One cardiologist Dr Pai failed to spend the time necessary to give an accurate diagnosis. Dr Lahorra is a wonderful doctor and did a good job with diagnosing the problem as a heart problem.

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