Alexander Rim, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Amputation
- Aneurysm Surgery - Traditional Open Surgery
- Angioplasty/Stenting for Mesenteric Artery Stenosis
- Angioplasty/Stenting for Renal Artery Stenosis
- Angioplasty/Stenting of PAD
- Angioplasty/Stenting of Subclavian Artery
- Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair And Endovascular Repair
- Aortofemoral Bypass Grafting
- Atherectomy for Peripheral Artery Disease
- Balloon Angioplasty For Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Bypass Surgery for Atherosclerosis/PAD/PVD
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Carotid-Subclavian Bypass
- Diagnostic Angiography
- Dialysis Access Procedures
- Dialysis Access Surgery
- Endovascular Aorta Treatment - Abdominal
- Endovascular Repair Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
- Endovascular Repair Of Lower Extremity Ischemia
- Endovascular Repair Of Renal And Mesenteric Disease
- Endovascular Treatment of Lower Extremity Artery Disease
- IVC Filter Placement
- Medical Management of PAD
- Non-invasive Testing for Vascular Disease
- Percutaneous Interventions For Vascular Disease
- Retrieval Of Inferior Vena Cava Filters
- Stents For Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Surgery for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
- Surgical Bypass for Visceral Ischemic Syndrome
- Thrombolytic Therapy For Arterial Disease
- Vascular Surgery Department
- Vascular Surgery Section
- Vascular Surgery Services
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Occlusion (blockage)
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cerebrovascular Occlusive Disease
- Chronic Mesenteric Ischemia
- Iliac Artery Aneurysm
- Iliac Artery Occlusion (blockage)
- Intermittent Claudication
- Leg Circulation Problems
- Lower Extremity Ulcers
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Popliteal Artery Aneurysms
- Renal Artery Disease
- Rest Pain
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
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Alex Rim, MD, is a vascular surgeon in the Department of Vascular Surgery in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients and performs surgery at Marymount Hospital, Garfield Heights.
Specialty Interests: Open and endovascular (minimally invasive) repair of abdominal aortic and iliac artery aneurysms; treatment of peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAD) and limb salvage, carotid occlusive disease and carotid endarterectomy; hemodialysis (kidney dialysis) access surgery and interventions; lower extremity arterial bypass surgery
Number of Patients Treated: Physicians in the Cleveland Clinic Department of Vascular Surgery performed more than 7,400 procedures in 2015; 60 percent of these were endovascular procedures. Dr. Rim performs more than 400 vascular procedures a year and has performed approximately 5,000 over the course of his career.
Success Rate: The overall mortality rate for vascular surgery patients at Cleveland Clinic 2011-2015 was 1.7 percent, significantly below the expected mortality rate of 5.4 percent, which is based on the age of our patients, the severity of their illness and their general health condition.
Education and Training: Dr. Rim graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University, New Haven, Conn. He earned his medical degree from The Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, in 1995, graduating with honors in surgery and ob/gyn. He completed a residency in general surgery at Cleveland Clinic, serving as chief resident in his final year of training. Following an additional year of vascular surgery research, he completed his subspecialty training with a two-year vascular surgery fellowship at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Rim joined the Cleveland Clinic staff in 2016 after almost 12 years as a vascular surgeon at a Florida hospital.
About Dr. Rim: “I enjoy vascular surgery because I am able to establish long-term relationships with patients. I feel I have made a difference in their lives, as well as mine.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time Dr. Rim enjoys playing golf, spending time with family and friends and cheering on all Cleveland sports teams and The Ohio State University Buckeyes.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2016
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Vascular Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2003
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
General Surgery
Cleveland,
OH USA
2001
Medical Education - The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Columbus,
OH USA
1995
Undergraduate - Yale University
Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
New Haven,
CT USA
1991
Certifications
- Surgery - Vascular Surgery
Specialty Interests
Open and endovascular repair of abdominal aortic and iliac artery aneurysms, treatment of peripheral arterial occlusive disease and limb salvage, carotid occlusive disease and carotid endarterectomy, hemodialysis access surgery and interventions, lower extremity arterial bypass surgery
Research & Publications
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122 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
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| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
25 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Aug 31, 2020
Excellent Dr and staff
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2020
Nice people great doctor
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2020
Dr. Rim is an excellent doctor
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2020
Good experience. Taken in promptly, staff was very pleasant. Dr was thorough and answered my questions.
Reviewed on Aug 6, 2020
the DR and staff are very nice, and they are welling to help you .
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2020
Doctor Rim is a professional, he is excellent
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2020
Dr. Rim is the BEST
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
It's always a pleasant experience visiting Dr. Rim. He is terrific & so are his office people
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020
dr Rim & associates are always professionals.
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020
Dr Rim is an excellent surgeon and a great human being .he explains the procedure in a very simple manner. His follow up is also very good.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
Dr Rim is very professional and personable. So glad I chose him as my surgeon.
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2020
Dr Rim is an excellent and caring skilled surgeon. He answers questions with consideration and thoroughness.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2020
Dr. Rim is great. so is his staff
Reviewed on May 20, 2020
Dr. Rim was sharing the results of my sonogram, so this was a perfect medium.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2020
Dr. Rim was very kind, respectful & knowledgeable. He made me feel confident in his assessment.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2020
I like Dr Rim a great deal and I feel we have an excellent rapport. Very easy to work with and very understanding.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2020
The doctor called prior to her surgery and afterwards very respectful and explained everything to me and didn't seem like he was rushing
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2020
Fabulous doctor.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2020
Dr Rim is the Real Thing.Actually cares about his patients.I know he is a very busy man but he takes the time for some our Chit Chat ...We have confidence in him .
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2019
everyone in the office. including Dr rim is very pleasant & considerant of the patient.
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2019
dr. rim. excellent!!! very pleasant
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2019
I've told all my family and friends about my great experiences with my care with Dr. Rim
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2019
dr rim is excellent
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019
The doctor is a class act very helpful
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2019
Dr. Rim explains results of tests in a manner that is easily understood. He listens to questions I have and takes the time to explain them. I'm very happy to have Dr. Rim as one of my physians.