AR Wattar, MD
Primary Location
Avon - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center
- Appointment:
- 440.695.4000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4649
Additional Locations
Cardiovascular Medicine
Avon Hospital
33300 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
Avon, OH 44011
Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.695.5000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4649
Treatment & Services
- Avoiding Dehydration, Proper Hydration
- Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Regional Heart and Vascular
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Adverse Effects Anticoagulants
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Atheroembolism
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Blood Clots
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Chiari Malformation
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Constrictive-Pericarditis
- Coronary Aneurysm
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Dyspnea
- Edema
- Fainting
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Fatigue
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Infective Endocarditis
- Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
- Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
- Loss of Consciousness
- Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Near-Syncope
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Total Coronary Occlusions
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defects
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
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View All PlansAbout AR Wattar, MD
AR Wattar, MD, FACC is a cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, practicing in Mentor and Willoughby Hills Family Health Centers. Dr. Wattar is board certified in cardiovascular disease. His special interest is advanced cardiac imaging, including nuclear cardiography, cardiac CT and cardiac MRI.
Dr. Wattar earned his medical degree from Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria. He relocated to the United States to complete a three-year residency at Cleveland Clinic Lutheran and Fairview hospitals, followed by a research training program in molecular biology at Richard Freeman Research Institute, Ochsner Medical Institutions, New Orleans. Returning to Cleveland, Dr. Wattar served a one-year fellowship in molecular cardiology at Cleveland Clinic, followed by a one-year fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at Temple University Health System, Philadelphia.
Dr. Wattar received Level II training in nuclear cardiology, diagnostic cardiac catheterization and echocardiography as a fellow in cardiovascular disease at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago. He completed his post-graduate training with a cardiovascular diagnostics fellowship at The Ohio State University where he received Level III certification in advanced cardiac imaging, MRI and CT.
Prior to his appointment to the Cleveland Clinic staff in 2012, Dr. Wattar was a cardiovascular consultant at Fort Hamilton Hospital, Hamilton. Ohio. He previously was in private practice in Westlake, Ohio and on staff at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Parma Heights, Ohio and Southwest Hospital, Middleburg Heights, Ohio.
Dr. Wattar has been an investigator in six clinical trials of new medications for treating heart disease and preventing stroke. He has published a number of textbook chapters and papers in professional journals on advanced cardiac imaging. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American College of Physicians, the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. Dr. Wattar was named to the Best Doctors in America list 2010-2012.
An accomplished violinist, Dr. Wattar is a graduate of the Aleppo Academic Conservatory of Music. He is fluent in English, Arabic and French.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - The Ohio State University
Cardiovascular Imaging
Columbus,
OH United States
2012
Fellowship - Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Cardiology
Chicago,
IL
2001
Fellowship - Episcopal Hospital
Cardiology
Philadelphia,
PA
1999
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Molecular Cardiology
Cleveland,
OH
1997
Residency - Fairview Hospital
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
1994
Medical Education - Aleppo University Faculty of Medicine
MD
Aleppo,
1988
Undergraduate - Aleppo University Faculty of Medicine
Aleppo,
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
1985
Professional Highlights
Specialty Interests
General Cardiology
Research & Publications
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| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
26 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025
DR. WATTAR CARING RESPECTFUL KNOWLEDGEABLE ON THE TOP OF EVERYTHING
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025
Dr. Wattar was very professional and listened to my concerns. He was very thorough and kind in answering my questions. I'm grateful and very pleased with my appointment.
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025
Dr. Wattar was vey professional, listened to my concerns and told me what to expect during the evaluation and proposed treatment plan.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025
Dr. Wattar is a very caring physician, He is aso very thorough when considering treatment. His communication is excellent both through messaging and calling to discuss my concerns.
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025
Extremely happy with my care from Dr. Wattar.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
Absolutely dr wattage and his assistant were more than I expected.professionalism and caring with excellent human touches.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2025
I just love Dr. Abdul W.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025
Dr Wattar is a great listener . Professional all the way . He is a great doctor
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025
This doctor was very concerned about my issues and paid close attention to my questions
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2025
Dr. Wattar really listens. He has a gentle sense of humor. It's nice to be remembered. He always suggests helpful treatment options.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024
Dr. Wattar was very patient and answered all my questions.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024
Dr. Wattar is very compassionate and understanding of my concerns.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
My Doctor was fine as was the people in the office. All very nice. Clinic needs more people when you call in.
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024
Doctor was good! Nice took time with me
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2024
I am very pleased with dr Wattar. He was thorough. He explained everything.
Reviewed on Oct 8, 2024
Best experience ever by a physician. Very pleasant, patient and professional. Dr. Wattar took his time accessing my concerns. He listened, answered questions and provided great feedback. I would absolutely refer family and friends to him.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
Dr. Wattar took the time to thoroughly explain my testing results and condition. He instilled a great sense of confidence in me that I'm in good hands.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024
Dr Wattar is very knowledgeable and kind. He listened to my concerns and suggested a different medication. I have an appointment with my primary care doctor and we will discuss the new medication.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024
Dr. Wattar is very knowledgeable and perceptive in asking questions which show his ability to understand and recommend a course of action and treatment.
Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024
Great doctor!!!
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
Dr. Wattar is a wonderful doctor. He is extremely kind and thoughtful
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024
Dr. Wattar is a wonderful, kind and caring doctor. Please thank him for the wonderful care and concern he shows.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024
Dr. Wattar was very professional along with being kind and making me feel very comfortable. His nursing staff was also very personable and professional. I look forward to future appointments with Dr. Wattar!
Reviewed on May 21, 2024
Dr. Wattar is excellent. He communicates effectively, he listens and responds to my concerns. He also provides reasonable alternative treatments.
Reviewed on May 15, 2024
Dr . Wattar was very professional and courteous. He thoroughly explained the medication and procedures I will be going through. Dr Wattar answered all my questions to my satisfaction and understanding. I feel confident with the care he will provide for me.
Reviewed on May 13, 2024
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