Venugopal Menon, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.445.5390
- Fax:
- 216.636.6975
Additional Locations
Treatment & Services
- Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease Center
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Clinical Cardiology Section
- General Cardiology
- Heart Imaging
- Non-Invasive Diagnostic Testing
- Non-invasive Testing for Vascular Disease
- Stress Testing
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Amyloidosis
- Aneurysms
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Occlusion (blockage)
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Atherosclerosis (vascular)
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Endocarditis
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Infections
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myxomas
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
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View All PlansAbout Venugopal Menon, MD
Venu Menon, MD, FACC, FAHA, is the Section Head of Clinical Cardiology in the Robert and Suzanne Tomisch Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He is also Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and the Cardiovascular Fellowship Program, and is the Mehdi Razavi Endowed Chair and Professor of Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.
Specialty Interests: Cardiac critical care, heart valve disease and coronary artery disease
Number of Patients Treated: Dr. Menon has extensive experience, with over 20 years of clinical practice
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been rated the top heart center in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for more than 20 consecutive years, drawing patients from across the country and around the world. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures, go to:
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education and Training: Dr. Menon earned his medical degree from Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Pondicherry, India. He completed an internship in internal medicine at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital in New York, NY, where he received the Chief Resident Award as well as the Michael Rauchman award for best graduating resident. He then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease.
Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Menon held academic appointments at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He was received the Distinguished Faculty Award as Outstanding Teacher of the Year at Columbia University, and was named Educator of the year and inducted into the Alpha omega Alpha Honor Medical Society at University of North Carolina. Dr. Menon has served as Director of the Coronary Care Unit and Director of the Chest Pain Unit at UNC Hospitals, and as Assistant Director of Cardiac research at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York.
Research, Publications and Speaking: After completing a fellowship in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Menon continued his research training as a Clinical Research Fellow on the National Institutes of Health-supported SHOCK trial. He is the Vice Chair of the American Heart Association Acute Cardiac Care and General Cardiology Committee of the Council on Clinical Cardiology.
Dr. Menon has published more than 200 manuscripts in peer-reviewed publications with research interests in cardiac critical care and time-sensitive cardiac emergencies. Dr. Menon also has a leadership position in the Cleveland Clinic Clinical Coordinating Center for Clinical Research (C5 Research) and is involved in the conduct of clinical trials around the world, including chairmanship of the Cardiovascular Events Committee on multiple phase 3 seminal clinical trials. He serves on the American Heart Association committee for Scientific Sessions and is the American College of Cardiology liaison to the American Heart Association’s Emergency Cardiovascular Care Committee.
Leisure Activities: Spending time with family, travelling and an avid cricket fan.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2005
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Saint Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center
Research Fellowship/Cardiovascular Disease
New York,
NY USA
2000
Fellowship - Saint Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center
Cardiovascular Disease
New York,
NY USA
1998
Residency - Saint Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center
Internal Medicine
New York,
NY USA
1995
Internship - Saint Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center
Internal Medicine
New York,
NY USA
1993
Medical Education - Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research
Pondicherry, India,
1991
Additional Training
- NIH-supported Research Fellowship on the SHOCK Trial
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
Heart Valve Disease, Angina, Cardiovascular Imaging, Echocardiogram, Heart Attack, Cardiac Intensive Care
Awards & Honors
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Alpha Omega Alpha
Research & Publications
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100 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 5 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
20 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Menon is such a gentle man, very caring. He listens carefully and goes over my BP readings thoughtfully. He listened to my heart for a long time not just a quick precursory listen. He also has a warm sense of humor. He had on a suit and I said My, you look really nice today. Without a beat, he answered, I did it just for you! He knows we like to travel and often asks about ant trip we are planning. My husband usually comes with me, and Dr.Menon includes him in any questions, too. He always takes time to look over past testing and compare past echos. He is very thorough. I feel safe with him taking care of me.
Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Menon is one of the best I've ever worked with.
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
I highly recommend the Cleveland Clinic. Really like Dr Menon
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023
Most of my appointment was a fellow - Dr. Menon is excellent.
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2023
Dr. Venu Menon consistently exceeds my expectations.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
Dr Menon always takes time to explain my testing and situation in detail. He's very personable and I feel Is sincerely interested in my health.
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2023
Everyone from a janitor to doctors were kind, helpful and patient.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2023
As usual, Dr. Menon was thorough and straight-forward in his assessment of my health. He was also genial in his "bedside manner" and while both our hair is a little grayer after 4 years of not seeing me, I feel we both enjoyed the review . I would recommend him to anyone who wants a personable cardiologist who really knows his stuff.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
Dr. Menon and his team were very knowledgeable, courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
Dr Menon gave me helpful feedback and perspective about my scheduled procedure. Our conversation was informative.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
Dr.Mennion is a wonderful doctor. Very helpful and carrying. YOU'RE medical staff is first rate. Your phone system on the other hand is terrible.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
*Dr. Menon & staff have always given me excellent care in the 11 years I have been seen by him. How blessed could I be. #5. No treatment. Check up.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
Dr Menon and his fellow were very thorough, competent, and compassionate. Dr. Menon scheduled me for this appointment very quickly to address my CHF. His fellow was one of the best who I have seen.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2022
I am impressed with amazing team approach that the physicians have at Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2022
Dr. MENON is awesome. Kind patient caring listens.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2022
Dr. Badwan explained many options and possible outcomes. He even figured out a way to obtain my medical data from another provider using his own phone. He is a very caring provider.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
Recommend cleveland clinic to all my friends. Best place for health issues.. My experiences even during covid were great. Thanks to the cardiac doctors and nurses I am alive.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
Dr. Menon is one of a kind, a fantastic physician and an even better man. Absolutely blessed to have him as my cardiologist!
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2022
Timely appt. And incredibly knowledgeable physician with good communication and clear direction
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2022
Dr V Menon is terrific