AR Wattar, MD, FACC
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
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.695.4000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4649
Cardiovascular Medicine
Fairview Hospital
18101 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 440.695.4000
- Desk:
- 440.695.4000
- Fax:
- 440.695.4649
Cardiovascular Medicine
Lakewood Family Health Center
14601 Detroit Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.237.5500
- Desk:
- 216.237.5500
- Fax:
- 216.237.5525
Treatment & Services
- 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 (vascular)
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Avoiding Dehydration, Proper Hydration
- Blood Clots
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- 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 Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- 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, FACC
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 USA
2012
Fellowship - Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Cardiology
Chicago,
IL USA
2001
Fellowship - Episcopal Hospital
Cardiology
Philadelphia,
PA USA
1999
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Molecular Cardiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1997
Residency - Fairview Hospital
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
1994
Medical Education - Aleppo University Faculty of Medicine
MD
Aleppo,
1988
Undergraduate - Aleppo University Faculty of Medicine
Aleppo,
1985
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
General Cardiology
Research & Publications
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206 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
32 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 30, 2021
The Doctor not only listened, but helped me with the follow up to getting the additional tests I needed. And after the tests, was readily available to discuss my concerns.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2021
The doctor was very personable and kind. He answered my question and gave me good advice.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2021
Dr. Wattar remembered small details from my prior visit with him 2 years earlier. Whether he did that from pure recall or from reviewing his notes before our visit doesn't matter. The concern and attention to detail was greatly appreciated- made me feel valued.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2021
appreciate Dr Wattar's expertise and knowledge
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2021
Dr Wattar is a gem!! kind good listener and an excellent practioner Thank you Dr Wattar
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2021
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Wattars efforts and mannerisms.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2021
I was really impressed with Dr Wattar. He listened to my concerns and gave his suggestions on my plan of care. I really liked him. I'd definitely refer him to others.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2021
staff and doctor were absolutely wonderful!
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2021
Dr. Wattar answered all my questions and gave me very good advice. Was very happy with the visit.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2021
I did refer my son in law to Dr Wattar and he liked him just as much as i do!! Very caring, personable and takes his time explaining your situation and making sure you get the care required!! Hes the best!
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2021
this was my 1st visit with Dr. Wattar, he made me feel very comfortable and answered any questions I had.
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
Dr Wattar, I am confused. When I left our appointment, I asked you how everything looked, granted I still have to ge a blood test, but you said it looked good, "see you in a year ". When I looked on my chart, the EKG was labeled abnormal. OK or Abnormal what should I believe?
Reviewed on Jan 21, 2021
This was our first meeting, Dr. Wattar doesn't know me
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2021
Dr Wattar was excellent and is a very smart man.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2021
Very good experience with staff and Dr. Wattar. All seemed interested and caring.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2021
Dr. Wattar was so personable. Very happy to have had a consult with him.
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2020
I still drive an hour to see Dr Wattar. He is one of the best doctors @ Cleveland Clinic. I mean that!
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2020
I hope I don't have to recommend a cardiologist to someone, but if I did, it would be Dr Wattar. He's the only Dr I'd drive an hour to see. And the Cleveland Clinic has fine Cardiologists closer to me.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2020
DR Wttar was excellent. Echo tech Brian was terrific.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
The overall care and support by the staff and doctor was very good.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
Very good experience Dr. was very professional and his staff was pleasant and also professional
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2020
A very good experience I liked Dr. Wattar and found him to be very professional and concerned for my well being
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2020
Dr Wattar is great. He listens. He is very good at explaining things.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2020
glad I was able to get all tests and doc sppt on same day
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2020
very good appointment.doctor is great.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2020
Dr. Wattar does an excellent job at explaining what is wrong in a way that is easily understood. He is thoughtful and thorough when answering questions.
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2020
I called my doctor and made an appointment for the next day yes were good
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2020
my doctor answer all my questions I am very satisfied with my doctor
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
Dr Wattar is a top notch Doctor. He does not mince words. I have to take some tests to see why I have fluid o n my anckles.
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
Dr Wattar is a very well versed Cardiologist.
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2020
Dr. Wattar is always attentive and quick to answer all questions. One of my favor doctors because I always leave the office feeling confident that my cardiac care is in the best hands possible.
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2020
I like Dr. Wattar and believe he has done a good job of managing my hypertension.