Oussama Wazni, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6697
- Desk:
- 216.444.2131
- Fax:
- 216.445.6195
Treatment & Services
- Advanced Ischemic Heart Disease Center
- Atrial Fibrillation Center
- Biventricular Pacemaker
- Cardiac Electrophysiology & Pacing Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Cardioversion
- Catheter Ablation
- Clinical Trials
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Lead Extraction (ICD, Pacemaker)
- Lifevest
- Pacemaker Implant
- Pulmonary Vein Ablation Procedure
- Radial Artery and Saphenous Vein Harvesting
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Heart Beats - Women
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection
- Heart Palpitations
- Long QT Syndrome (LQTS)
- Sudden Cardiac Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
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Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA is Section Head, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at the Cleveland Clinic. He is also the Director of the Outpatient Electrophysiology Department and Co-Director of the Ventricular Arrhythmia Center, Center for Atrial Fibrillation and the Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention Center. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. He specializes in electrophysiology with special interest in atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia ablation.
Dr. Wazni received a Bachelor's degree in Sciences/Biology from the American University of Beirut, continuing there to complete his medical degree, graduating with distinction in the top 5 percent of his class. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After completing his residency at Cleveland Clinic, Dr Wazni received a fellowship in cardiology from the University of Texas, Houston, where he became Fellow of the Year. He then returned to Cleveland Clinic for fellowships in cardiology and electrophysiology, becoming Chief Fellow in electrophysiology.
He was a finalist in the Young Investigator Award presented by the American College of Cardiology in 2004 and, that same year, won the Clinical Research Award from the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Wazni is principal investigator in several ongoing research studies related to atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia ablation, anticoagulation management in patients undergoing ablation for chronic atrial fibrillation, and use of low molecular heparin for bridging in patients undergoing implantation of mechanical valves.
Widely published in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Wazni is on the editorial board of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and the Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. He served as the Abstract Session Chair for the Heart Rhythm Society's Scientific Sessions in 2005 and 2006.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2006
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2004
Fellowship - University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Cardiology
Houston,
TX USA
2002
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2001
Internship - American University of Beirut Medical Center
Rotating Internship
Beirut,
Lebanon
1998
Medical School - American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
Beirut, Lebanon,
Lebanon
1997
Undergraduate - American University of Beirut
Biology
Beirut,
Lebanon
1993
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Specialty Interests
Abnormal Heart Rhythms, Long QT Syndrome, Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Biventricular Pacemaker, Catheter Ablation, Lead Extraction, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, Pacemaker Implant, Pulmonary Vein Isolation Ablation
Research & Publications
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As of 4/23/2018, Dr. Wazni has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Wazni receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant, speaker or member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Biosense Webster, Inc.
Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.
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183 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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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 | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Knows Medical History | 4.8 | |
| Time Spent with Patient | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
7 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Apr 24, 2018
As always, Dr Wazni was attentive, thourough, well informed, and receptive to my concerns. Because of the chronic nature of my medical issues, there is potential for anxiety.Dr Wazni is especially good at addressing this issue and helping me to adjust my levels of expectation appropriately. I'm sure his approach is contributing to my improved condition!
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2018
Dr. Wazni was kind, reassuring and went above and beyond to help me get the best care during a difficult time in my life. He helped me with letters to my employer and coping with many of my overall concerns. I highly recommend him for his professionalism and understanding.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2017
Although Dr. Wazni did not have the actual EKG images (wave forms) he made an assessment and gave me a course of action.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2017
Dr. Wazni is always thorough,well informed, and caring. Having confidence in my provider has really been a major asset in dealing with what has been at times a persistent problem. He not only provides consistently good advise, but also is encouraging in his guidance.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2017
My Doctor walked me to the exit and said goodbye which impressed me very much.
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2017
Dr. Wazni provided me with three options that were pretty much the only options. We discussed each and he gave me his ideas and together we made the best informed decisions.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2017
In general, visits for my annual on site device check and follow up with Dr. Wazni are always on time(as scheduled) and informative.