Gian Novaro, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Hospital
- Appointment:
- 877.463.2010
- Desk:
- 954.659.5290
- Fax:
- 954.659.5292
Treatment & Services
- Calcium Score
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Clinical Cardiology Section
- Clinical Cardiology, Echocardiography, Cardiac Mri
- Dobutamine Stress Echo Test
- Echocardiography
- Exercise Stress Echo Test
- Mitral Valve Stenosis & Insufficiency
- Stress Echocardiography
- Stress Testing
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Arterial Problems
- Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Cardiac Dyspnea
- Cardiac Tumors
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Diabetic Heart Disease
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Diseases of the Aorta
- Dissection Of The Aorta
- Endocarditis
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Infections
- Homocysteine Levels
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Infective Endocarditis
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH)
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Palpitations
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericardial Effusion
- Pericarditis
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Sarcoidosis
- Syncope
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Vegetation on the Aortic Valve
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View All PlansAbout Gian Novaro, MD
Gian M. Novaro, MD, is Director of Echocardiography and a staff cardiologist in the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, FL.
Dr. Novaro received his medical degree from The Chicago Medical School in 1995. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and served his fellowships in Cardiovascular Diseases and Advanced Cardiac Imaging at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Novaro is actively involved in education and research, and has published in numerous peer-reviewed journals including Circulation, New England Journal of Medicine, Archives of Internal Medicine, and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. He has been an editorial referee for over 20 medical journals, has authored or co-authored over 150 abstracts, articles, and book chapters in the field of cardiology, and his research has been cited within the practice guidelines of the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association. He has contributed book chapters including "Harrison's Textbook On-Line", and "The Cleveland Clinic Cardiology Board Review". He specializes and speaks nationally in his areas of clinical interest, which include aortic valvular disease, diseases of the aorta, and echocardiography.
Dr. Novaro is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography. He is board-certified by the ABIM in Cardiovascular Diseases, and by the National Board of Echocardiography.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2002
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cleveland,
OH USA
2001
Residency - Mayo Clinic
Internal Medicine
Rochester,
MN USA
1998
Internship - Mayo Clinic
Internal Medicine
Rochester,
MN USA
1996
Medical Education - Chicago Medical School
North Chicago,
IL USA
1995
Undergraduate - Tulane University
Biology
New Orleans,
1991
Specialty Interests
aortic disease, cardiovascular imaging, clinical cardiology, diseases of the aorta, echocardiography, hypertropic cardiomyopathy, valvular heart disease
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Clinic Tarazi Robert C. Award for Cardiovascular Research (2001)
Research & Publications
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340 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
74 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 4, 2023
Excellent physician who cares, listens and works with you as an individual.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023
Dr. Navarro takes the time to explain my options in a very empathetic and compassionate way. I never feel rushed seeing him.
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023
Dr.Novaro is a professional in all areas,very kindly person and I will recommend him to all my family and friends.
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023
She is very good.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
Dr Navarro is very good
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023
Dr Navaro is an excellent doctor very patient and takes the time to answer all of our questions.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2023
Good listening...madr me feel comfortable
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2023
Dr. Novaro is the best
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Dr Novaro is just an excellent physician. I have been seeing him since 2008/9.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023
A wonderful experience in every way. Dr.Novoro is a Superior doctor.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023
Dr Novaro took his time answering my questions and going over my concerns.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023
Dr. Novaro's staff was very pleasant, courteous and accommodating.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023
Dr. Novaro was excellent. He took a lot of time to examine me, explained everything in great detail and answered all my questions. I was extremely happy with the quality of care I received.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2023
Excellent doctor
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
Dr. Was very helpful and understood that I was starting up with a new (for me) cardiologist. I had been with my previous doctor for over 20 years and Dr. Novaro asked pertinent questions and set up a plan for me to track my blood pressure and then report it back to him.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2023
Dr Novarro really cares about his patients. He takes the time to explain.
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2023
I feel comfortable discussing my health with Dr. Navaro.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
AN EXCEPTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023
I love Dr Navaro and his staff Including the people at the check-in desk. Dr Navaro is always kind and caring. He takes time to answer questions and explain things so that I feel comfortable about my situation.
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023
Excellent experience with Dr. Novarro
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
Dr Navarro was very professional. Answered all our questions to our satisfaction!
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Dr. Navarro was very informative. We came in very concerned, but left with so many more answers, options, and a calmer heart.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023
The doctor was understanding of my concerns. He was reassuring and kind.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023
The doctor was terrific. Getting to see the doctor was difficult
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2023
Very happy with Dr Novaro. He explained everything to us and took his time with me.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2023
I recommend this care provider to others four patients
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2023
Dr Novaro is an Absolute Professional.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2023
Dr. Novaro is very compassionate. He is a great listener. He makes me feel very comfortable when I see him. Very pleased with the care which he has provided.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023
Dr. Navaro is the best. He always makes me feel better after I see him.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2023
The Dr was great. He really addressed my concern and recommended the proper specialist to see.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2023
Dr. Novarro and his team are super professional and nice.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2023
Dr Novaro exceeded my expectations and I feel very fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
I highly recommend Dr. Navarro as an extremely knowledgeable cardiologist. He takes his time to communicate with the patient and explains everything clearly. He is very nice, kind and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
Dr. Navarro is an excellent cardiologist, very knowledgeable and patient. I felt very comfortable communicating my concerns regarding my health. He explained everything clearly and assured me that I was doing well. He took his time to speak to me. I highly recommend doctor Navarro.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2022
Dr Novaro is one of the best cardiologists I have met...and I've met several. He is the doctor everyone who needs a cardiologist should request
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2022
Getting appointments to diagnose my problem took a long time even when the physician wanted the tests in the near future.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
Dr. Novaro is excellent and has wonderful bedside manners.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
Dr. Novaro is kind and thoughtful in his explanations.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022
I am a retired medical doctor. I would rate Dr. Novaro with highest , medical expertise and knowledge, his care and bedside manners. I cannot thank him enough
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022
First time with Dr Novaro & I really appreciated his care, explanations & listening to my concerns
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
Dr. Navarro is an excellent listener and took the time to discuss my health in detail.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
Dr.Navarro is the most knowledgeable cardiologist and is thorough.
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2022
Dr. Novaro and his staff was very professional and very kind with me. All my concerns and question were perfectly addressed.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022
Always a great experience with Dr Novaro.
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2022
GIan Novaro is a smart and very likeable doctor who is caring and respectful of my situation and intelligence.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2022
Dr Novaro is an exceptionally knowledgeable, kind and professional cardiac doctor and I am so very thankful to be under his care.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 2022
Dr. Novaro is a prince.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022
The doctor listened attentively my concerns.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2022
Dr. Novaro was very attentive, listened closely to all I had to say and actually took my info provided and concerns into account when making his recommendations for lowering my cholesterol. Happy to hear heart is in good shape. Doctor was aware of all my previous test results which made me feel confident in his abilities and my care. I was very impressed.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2022
Thank you to Dr Gian Navaro
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2022
I was very comfortable talking to the Dr regarding what I was experiencing and was treated with respect
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Dr. Novaro is an exceptional professional, he thoroughly reviews my medical records and gives me a very clear explanation of my condition. I strongly recommend him.
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2022
Exceptional doctor!!
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2022
Very helpful glad I have him for a doctor thanks
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2022
Great doctor
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022
I have already recommend Dr Navaro to several people.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2022
Excellent Doctor great patient manner
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2022
Dr Navarro is the BEST
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
Dr.Novaro and his staff run an exemplary practice. This is my first visit with him and I'm confident to have made an excellent choice. Thank you for making my first Cardiology consult a pleasure. Dr. Novaro is a caring compassionate human being. Confident, empathetic, skilled and respectful.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2022
My doctor is the best. Been going to him for over 10 years. Couldn't be happier.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2022
I am very happy to have found Dr. Novaro. He is very knowledgeable and pleasant, He listened to all my concerns and demonstrated great interest in addressing them. He explained my options and follow-up. I am very impressed with the care I received. Thank you.
Reviewed on Jun 29, 2022
This is a great doctor. He listens and answers all my questions and all my worries.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
I had a wonderful experience I was taking on time but the doctor very nice fellow very kind very knowledgeable and best of all gave me good results
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022
I had a very good experience from making my appointment to the visit with the Dr. Everyone I spoke to was pleasant and knowledgeable. I will be back next year.
Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022
The Dr. Was straigh forward, knowledgeable and very kind.
Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022
The Dr Explain my medical records and everything was good it could take 5til7 years before I might get a kidney.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
It was a very good visit, he explains everything, he is very thoughtful, a pleasure to have him as my doctor
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2022
Was seen promptly at appointment time. Easy check-in, good parking. Most important, the doctor was good
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2022
Dr is very nice
Reviewed on May 27, 2022
Appointments for the doctor are very far out. Checking process is amazing.
Reviewed on May 27, 2022
Excellent Doctor and nurse
Reviewed on May 26, 2022
He's a wonderful doctor, always professional
Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Excellent and caring doctor who takes all the necessary steps to make sure every detail is covered during my visit.
Reviewed on May 23, 2022
Indeed, I recommended Dr. Novaro to a close friend and he has become a satisfied patient also.