Eileen Hsich, MD
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Nuclear Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Critical Care Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Transplantation Center
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Treatment & Services
- Biventricular Pacemaker
- Cardiac Amyloid Imaging
- Cardiac Transplant
- Cardiology
- Cardiomyopathy Chemotherapy
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Endomyocardial Biopsy
- Exercise and Cardiovascular Disease
- George M and Linda H Kaufman Center for Heart Failure
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Section
- Heart Transplant
- Mechanical Assist Devices
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Myocardial Viability Imaging
- Nuclear Medicine SPECT Brain Scan
- Pre-Transplant Evaluation
- Ventricular Assist Device
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyloid Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Amyloidosis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy Valvular
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ejection Fraction
- Ejection Fraction - Abnormal
- Enlarged Heart
- Familial Amyloidosis
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure in Women
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Infiltrative Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Sarcoid Heart Disease
- Shortness of Breath
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View All PlansAbout Eileen Hsich, MD
Dr. Eileen Hsich is the Medical Director for the Heart Transplant Program, Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, and a staff physician in the Section of Heart Failure and Transplantation Medicine of the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart and Vascular Institute. She sees patients at Cleveland Clinic main campus.
Specialty Interests: advanced heart failure, heart failure in women, heart transplantation, and nuclear cardiology.
Number of Patients Treated: Dr. Hsich participates in the evaluation of more than 200 advanced heart failure patients annually. She has participated in the management of hundreds of patients who have undergone heart transplantation or received an LVAD as treatment for advanced heart failure.
Success Rates: Success rates for the care of patients with heart failure and transplant can be found at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/outcomes/443-heart-transplant-volume
Education and Training: Dr. Hsich received her medical degree from The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed her cardiology fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center (NEMC) in Boston. She did cardiovascular basic science research both at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Tufts- New England Medical Center where she received the National Research Service Award for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows. She was appointed to The Cleveland Clinic in 2004 after completing her clinical training in heart failure/ heart transplantation at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Research, Publications and Speaking: Her research centers on improving disparities in heart failure and transplantation, including NIH funding to study the impact of disparities affecting survival among advanced heart failure patients and transplant recipients. She uses institutional and national databases for her research and created the first education website for women with heart failure.
She also created with Dr. Ileana Pina a national think tank to explore cardiovascular disease in women. She is focused on improving care for patients and is Chair of the Scientific Advisory Council for WomenHeart, a patient advocacy group that has representation in Washington, D.C. and presented on Capitol Hill the 10 most important cardiovascular questions for women (10Q Report).
Dr. Hsich has published in many high impact journals, has served as a NIH reviewer, and been involved in many multi-center studies as site-principal investigator and on steering committees. She is currently the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Section Editor for Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation and a committee member on the Scientific Publishing of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
Dr. Hsich is a member of American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, International Society for Heart & Lung Transplant, and Heart Failure Society of America.
About Dr. Hsich: “I love taking care of patients and doing research to improve the field. I believe that patients will benefit the most when we tailor therapy to their underlying disease. There is no greater joy than seeing someone improve and get to enjoy their time with family and friends.”
Leisure Activities: In her leisure time, Dr. Hsich enjoys gardening, jogging, and being with my family.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2004
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Massachusetts General Hospital
Heart Failure/Cardiac Transplantation
Boston,
MA USA
2004
Fellowship - New England Medical Center
Cardiovascular Medicine
Boston,
MA USA
2003
Residency - National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Clinical Research
Bethesda,
MD USA
1999
Residency - Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Internal Medicine
St. Louis,
MO USA
1996
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore,
MD USA
1994
Undergraduate - Brandeis University
Waltham,
MA USA
1990
Professional Highlights
Certifications
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Specialty Interests
Cardiomyopathy, cardiac tumors, heart failure, heart transplantation, ventricular assist device, heart failure in women
Awards & Honors
- 2019 - Castle Connolly’s Exceptional Women in Medicine Award
- 2015-2020 - Castle Connolly Top Doctors Award
- 2020 - Excellence in Research, Sones Favaloro Awards for Cleveland Clinic
Memberships
- American Heart Association
- American College of Cardiology
- International Society for Heart & Lung Transplant
- Heart Failure Society of America
Research & Publications
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184 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
50 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
Dr Hsich is an incredible asset for your organization. She is second to none. I'm very fortunate that she is my treating physician.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024
Best of the best Dr. Hsich is !!!! Would definitely recommend her to anyone She is a very caring Excellent doctor in every way
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024
Big Fan of Dr Hisch. I couldn't have a better, caring cardiologist! We are very thankful for her!
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2024
Dr. Hsich is truly amazing. Brilliant kind and caring
Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
Dr called me later that day herself to give me test results and set up further tests.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024
Dr. Hsich is a caring person and a phenomenal doctor. She has been my cardiologist for more than 5 years.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024
Dr. Hsich is exceptional in every way and personifies what a doctor should be. She truly listens and always takes the time to review the chart and medical records and take in to consideration all factors of my health situation before deciding a best course of action. She is always very attentive and I feel like she truly cares and is invested in my health and well being. She epitomizes what a good clinician and an old school doctor with excellent bedside manner should be. She really is the total package and I feel truly lucky to have her as my doctor. She is a true asset to me and to the Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024
Best doc and staff
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024
So informative and explained things and treatment so well. Was so impressed with Dr Hsiich and happy that we drove to Cleveland
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
Dr Hsich is the absolute best. Cleveland Clinic should be very thankful that she is part of your team. I am very thankful to be one of her patients.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024
Dr. Hhish is the only physician in my life that has ever communicated consistently in straightforward , no nonsense, and humble talk that motivates me in my recovery process.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024
You should have another option in your survey 6.) Exceptional. Some of these above, very good, does not describe them.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024
Dr Hsich seemed pleased to look into cardiac rehabilitation, and she was willing to review my meds for potential to cause weight gain. Very thorough & helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Dr Hsich is an extraordinary doctor and person!
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2024
Can't ask for a bettter careprovider
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023
Dr Hsich is an incredible asset to your organization.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr Hsich and her staff are very professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2023
Dr Hsich always takes time to listen . She has even my cardiologist for several years and I am always very pleased I would very highly recommend her
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023
Good experience. Dr H. Has always been professional, caring and such a great doctor to Romero.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
Very nice visit with Dr. Hsich !!!!
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023
Dr.Hsich takes her time explaining everything ,very thorough, very caring !!! I would highly recommend Dr. Hsich to anyone you'd be in very good hands !!! Dr. Hsich SAVED MY LIFE forever grateful
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023
We love Dr Hsich
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023
Dr. Hsich is an incredible doctor and provider to her patients and their family members.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023
In addition to being an outstanding medical practitioner, Dr. Hsich provides valuable teaching and support to her patient and family.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023
Dr Hsich is one of the very few people I truly trust with my life care, she is one of the most compassionate Drs I have had in my 71 years of life. She's honest and can be blunt when it is called for when it has to do with you health, I truly love her as a Dr and as a person
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
I cannot speak highly enough of Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Eileen Hsich. The entire experience was fantastic. With my extensive cardiovascular issues, I've seen numerous physicians, I truly enjoyed my visit with Dr. Hsich. The care I received was exceptional, her entire team displayed a high level professionalism. She listened attentively to my concerns and provided personalized alternative treatment that I feel would yield positive results. I left feeling confident in the care I received.
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
Overall excellence from beginning to completion. Dr.was extremely professional throughout, friendly & made me feel very comfortable. Thank you so very much
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
I told Doctor Hsich that I am a greatly blessed man, and that she is my cardiologist. She is so thorough and professional and yet I have a sense that she deeply cares about me as a person as well as my health.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023
I have been so pleased and so privileged to be part of the Cleveland Clinic heart failure department. The staff members are wonderful. Doctor Hsich is the best.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
I am so blessed to have Dr. Hsich and the Cleveland Clinic as providers for my health.
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2023
Doctor Hsich is awesome! Dr. Hsich addresses all my concerns and communicates very thing I need to do to get the best results. I appreciate Dr. Hsich and the Cleveland Clinic I believe my life has been extended because of Dr. Hsich and the Cleveland Clinic. Thank You!
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023
Perfect. Dr Hsich is the best. Just met Dr Alvarez. He is great also.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
I have been with Dr Hsich for about 13 years a have spoken about her and the Cleveland clinic to a great number of people about how great they treated me over the years.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2023
Dr Hsich is an extraordinarily wonderful doctor. I feel so fortunate to be in her care
Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023
I love working with Dr. Hsich and couldn't have asked for a better cardiologist.
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023
Dr Hsich is a consummate professional
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2023
Dr Hsich has kept me informed with my test results. Called me at 6:30 pm. She is terrific.
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2023
Dr. Hsich, is the Best of the Best, an outstanding doctor we love her !!! Saved my life, so very grateful to her
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023
We always feel welcomed during our visits. Dr Hsich is kind, friendly and addresses our concerns. We feel confident in her suggestions for our care.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2023
We feel confident in the care recommended by Dr Hsich. She is easy to talk with and explains treatment in a way we can understand.
Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023
Dr Hsich is fabulous!
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2023
Most excellent MD. There should be more people like Dr. Hsich in this world. Her staff is also very professional. Perfection is practiced in the cardiology department.
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2023
Truly an excellent physician
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
Everything about Dr. Hsich's team is superlative. I am also impressed with Parking, the cleanliness of the facility and the Red Coat service.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023
The only thing I would say about the survey concerning Dr. Hsich is that the best you allow on the survey is 5. Very Good. For a doctor of her caliber, you need a 6. Excellent. I hope you realize what a great doctor she is, and how very excellently she has treated me the last three years. She is a very valuable asset to your facility.
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
I have been dealing with this Clinic and this Provider for more than 10 years. My Mother was a patient here with this provider. She is the ABSOLUTE BEST.
Reviewed on May 23, 2023
As I said in a previous entry, Dr Eileen Hsich is 1 of the most intelligent, caring, engaging providers of medical services I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She has coordinated with My Wife to keep me alive and deal with my various cardiac issues.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
Dr. Hsich is wonderful. She really cares about patient outcome. And that's why see her.
Reviewed on Apr 25, 2023
Dr. Hsich does a very good job of listening and explaining things to me after I have taken all my tests .She Is an excellent doctor and I appreciate the good care she continues to provided me.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2023
I would have rated 10 on each of these for Dr. Hsich if the scale had allowed me to. She is one in a million, and I feel so blessed to have her on my care team. She exemplifies professionalism and expertise but also delivers it with human compassion and listening. A rare combination.