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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages Arabic, English
Surgeon No
Locations
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Primary Location

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Appointment:
216.444.6697
Desk:
216.445.6008
Fax:
216.636.6953

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Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Atrial Fibrillation Center
  • Biventricular Pacemaker
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing Section
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Left Atrial Appendage Closure
  • Pulmonary Vein Ablation Procedure
  • Stroke Prevention
  • Watchman
View all 11 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia
  • Ventricular Tachycardia
  • Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW)
View all 5 Specialties +
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Biography

About Mohamed Kanj, MD

Mohamed Kanj, MD is the Associate Director of Electrophysiology Laboratories at the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Kanj has special expertise is Left atrial appendageal closure ( Watchman and Amulet). He also specialized in ablation of complex arrhythmia, including atrial fibrillation and endocardial /epicardial ventricular tachycardia. He is board-certified in cardiac pacing and electrophysiology. His office is located on the Main Campus of the Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Kanj did his undergraduate studies at the American University of Beirut earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science with Distinction. He received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut School of Medicine where he graduated with Deans Honor and was enrolled in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He received medical training at the Michigan State University where he served as the Chief Medical Resident, the University of Toledo and the Cleveland Clinic where he was the Chief Electrophysiology Fellow at the Cleveland Clinic.

He has won many awards including The Rafiq Harriri and The Makassed awards for outstanding achievements, The Smokler’s and The Outstanding Resident teaching awards for exceptional skills in contributing to the teaching of medical students as well as his fellow residents. During his medical residency training, he won the Outstanding Junior and Senior Resident Awards and he got the Heart Rhythm Society Fellowship Grant during his cardiac electrophysiology training.

Dr Kanj is involved in numerous clinical multi-center trials to study medical applications for catheter ablation, pacemakers and defibrillators. He has authored or co-authored many articles in scientific journals and many chapters in medical books. He continues writing in his areas of interest.

Currently Dr. Kanj holds memberships in the American College of Cardiology, The Heart Rhythm Society, and the European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society.

On his spare times, he enjoys computer programming, travelling and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2007

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysciology
Cleveland, OH United States
2007

Fellowship - Medical College of Ohio Hospitals
Cardiovascular Disease
Toledo, OH
2005

Residency - Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Chief Resident
East Lansing, MI
2002

Residency - Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Internal Medicine
East Lansing, MI
2001

Medical Education - American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
Beirut, Lebanon,
1997

Professional Highlights

  • Alfa Omega Alfa

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Specialty Interests

Atrial Fibrillation Ablation, Supraventricular Tachycardia Ablation, Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation including Epicardial ablations, Biventricular devices,and Lead Extraction.

Awards & Honors

  • Heart Rhythm Fellowship Award
  • Smokler's Award

Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology
  • Heart Rhythm Society
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Mohamed Kanj, MD.

(Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)

Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 9/19/2024, Dr. Kanj 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. Kanj receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:

  • Boston Scientific Corporation

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.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

390 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
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Listens 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.9
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

87 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2024

Dr Kanj is excellent

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Kanj is a very knowledgeable super star. He saved my life with WPW at 200bpm.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Dr Kanj was EXCELLENT! He took a lot of time to explain to me why my heart wasn't beating properly, and also what options were available with pacemakers. He was outstanding!!!

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

My wife is a survivor with treatments at the clinic for the last several years. Dr Kanj is an exceptional physician. He is organized, supper efficient and moves you thru the process with no delays. There is a wait list, but like all good things the wait pays off.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Kanj is an asset to HVTI. Personable, intelligent, relatable! What a gem!

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024

Dr.Kamj was Awesome!!!

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024

Had a hard time scheduling Dr Kanj. His sch duke is several months out.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

Dr. Kanj did seem very caring about my condition. I appreciated that.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

It takes months to get an appointment with Dr. Kanj, but he is very good and in demand, so I don't see any quicker route.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024

Dr Kanj goes way above just caring about me. He asks about and knows my whole family, and even contacted another provider about my husband, when he knew I was concerned.

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2024

Dr Kanj is great - he explains everything, answers questions and never makes one feel rushed.

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2024

Dr. Kami is excellent

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2024

Dr Hanj was very thorough in explaining what was happening and proposed treatment

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

Dr. Kang does a thorough exam. He goes beyond when glitches in system and took care of getting results of my test himself which made it a very time, so he could discuss the results. A very knowledgeable kind person

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

I needed to switch from in person to zoom because of Covid just a few days before and it was handled very smoothly by Dr.Kanj and his office

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2024

Dr. Kanj handled the session and he was wonderful as always. He answered my questions and allows me to drop a medication which was appreciated

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

Dr Kanj does a great job

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024

Dr Kanj is the best doctor. He really cares about me and I feel seen. I believe he has saved my life.

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024

Dr Kanj reviewed all tests that were completed with a complete explaination. Plan for yearly follow up and plan if I needed any further explanations..

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024

Dr. Koeth so compassionate. Expressed his disappointment. Sorry Wasn't a better outcome. I applaud him for that. Gave me confidence in him and in the Clinic.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Dr. Kanj's staff is always prompt in returning calls or messages.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Dr. Kanj is very thorough and seeks my input on options. He is very interested in my wellbeing. I am very impressed with his knowledge and his demeanor. He's very consoling and encouraging. I trust him completely and have total confidence in him.

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2024

Staff works hard to schedule tests and Dr appointments concurrently. Truly an efficient organization.

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Wonderful experience with Dr Kanj. He is the ultimate caregiver. I can't say enough good things about him. Very caring doctor. You just know that he has your best interests at heart. I absolutely adore him.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Love Dr. Kanj

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Dr Desai picked up the phone during my visit with him and called Dr Kanj to discuss the case. Dr Kanj said to send him down right away. Such efficiency, cooperation, effectiveness is unique in my 50 years of experience in health care.

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Dr Kanj went above and beyond just my "proble." He took my entire health situation into consideration and arranged for an appropriate referral to another physician,.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

I am a little frustrated that the earliest I can get with Dr Callahan - the doctor I am referred to is August 20 and that is tentative

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Excelente experience with Dr Kanj, as always

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

Other than it took two referrals and several months of waiting for my appointment, everything else was fine and worked very smoothly. I'd wish the wait was shorter, but the doctor I was referred to is apparently very busy.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

Dr Kanj and Dr Gamble were great. Both were personable, thorough, listened and responded, were timely, did not rush

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2024

I had an excellent experience. The only negative was that from the time my doc made the referral in March, 2024, until my appointment on July 3, 2024 was over three months. However, a great part of that was due to the fact that the doctor was busy.

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

Dr. Kanj is bright and engaged, empathetic and articulate. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Dr Kanj is a GOAT. GREATEST OF ALL TIME!He cares, has heart, treats you like you really matter. He listen! He Thinks. He wants to provide you, the best possible outcome. I think the world of him. He, with the help of God, has made my life significantly better.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Dr. Kanj is very personable and makes you feel comfortable. He is an excellent physician and I am very lucky to have him as my doctor.

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024

Dr Kanj was fabulous. He spent time answering our questions, explaining my procedure and post procedure care. We liked him a lot and totally trust him as my care provider

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Dr Kanj is exceptional!

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Doc Kanj is professional, kind and concern about your health. He is the best.

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024

Dr. Kanj is truly an extraordinary doctor, Exceptional intellect, diagnostic skill and interpersonal skill.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

I was leery of doing Zoom, so the doctor called me. It was appreciated.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Very satisfied with Dr. Kanj.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

I am lucky to have Dr. Kanj.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

Dr. Kanj gave a great analogy that explained my condition.

Reviewed on May 29, 2024

The fellow and Dr Kanj really listened to my concerns and treated me with respect

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

I did not have a video appointment. I was called on the phone without notice. My in person appointment was canceled by the Dr earlier in the day and I was called later in the afternoon for a very brief phone conversation

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Dr Kanj is amazing! I trust him completely. I know he knows best and will take only the best care of me.

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Dr Kanj is a very caring Doctor who takes time too Listen. And wants the best for his patients.

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Dr Kanj is a wonderful doctor. He is so smart and so kind and cares about his patients. His office and his nurse at the downtown location are horrible to work with and to get questions answered. I didn't like Dr Kanj so much, I would have left. Horrible!

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2024

Dr. Kanj was very knowledgeable in regards to my concerns. He provided explanations of what was required . He spoke with confidence and set plans to move forward.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2024

One of the most personable doctors I have ever met he's great

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Dr Kanj and his nurses are very efficient, courteous and kind. It is always a pleasure to have an appointment with Dr.Kanj.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Kanj and his nurses are awesome and answer any concerns.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

Dr. Kanj is an excellent doctor who provides thorough options for treatment and explains the anticipated outcomes when treatment plans change.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

I was seeing Dr. Kanj to learn more about the Watchman. The Watchman Implant was recommended as I have been advised not to take blood thinners because of other health issues. Dr. Kanj reviewed all of my heath history, asked questions, answered my questions and reassured me about the Watchman device. I felt listened to and cared for by Dr. Kanj and his nurse. I plan to move forward, and Dr. Kanj is working to see if he can get me in sooner than expected because of my stroke history and afib.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Extremely efficient and professional- I was an add on patient sent by Dr. Desai and was completely accommodated and was examined the same day

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Incredible experience with both Dr. Desai and Dr. Kanj and their staff members.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

We just think SO much of Dr. Kanj. A very good and understanding person. He has helped our family in so many ways.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Came in to be seen for pain in my pacemaker site was seen by 3 doctors and during the exam Dr kanj called in from his beechwood Ohio office an spoke to the nurse to let her know that he was personally wanting to exam me and would be there in a hour so he went so far an above for me

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Dr kanj is so loved by me he saved my life an continue to be a rock in my life

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2024

I was glad to get to see Dr. Kang. He was very thorough and explained all the measurements on the the test I took. Very thorough..

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Extremely competent, explained ablation process. Limited physicians extends the wait time for ablation, which is disappointing as most patients waiting for ablation have been cardioverted. Kind of like 'hoping nothing happens" while you wait for your schedule

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Again was just hard to understand him, which is why I answered a few questions as fair. If I was able to understand him better, it would of been a very good response

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2024

Dr. Kanj is a very caring individual and excellent doctor. I would highly recommend him!

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Dr Feris was exceptional

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

Dr Kanji was kind enough to fit us in after he finished a procedure. Much appreciated sine we traveled from Toledo, oh.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Dr. Kanj is obviously extremely intelligent, competent and at the top of his field. He also showed a compassionate side when I became emotional during the visit. He never rushed me and took the time to answer all my questions. The ONLY "negative" was that he was a bit resistant to consulting with another specialist I see to discuss potential complications.

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Experience good but had to wait months to see my doctor!

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

Best doctor ever!

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024

The nurse was attentive and caring.Dr. Kanj took the time to understand my goals.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024

Excellent doctor.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Scheduling was easy. Dr. Kanji took goog care of me. He is a great guy and world class electrophisiologist.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

I have difficulty with video conferencing. My cell service is marginal and my hearing is severely impared. I am trying to improve both. My meeting with Dr. Hajh was outstanding! He very clearly explained my difficulties in a manner that I could understand I am very grateful to him for his time and experience.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2024

Our meeting was one of the best doctor/patient interfaces that I have ever experienced.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2024

Dr Kanj was very thorough, comprehensively explained options and elicited my agreement. He showed great concern and empathy.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2024

We have been impressed with the care received from Dr. Kanj and keeping my local doctor informed on my progress

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2024

Dr Kanj and Dr Lamskomb are exceptionall

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

I was very pleased with Dr Kanz, he explains everything. He cares about his patients.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2024

Doctor told me pro and cons of the procedure . Very honest ,kind ,professionallyNal

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Kanj is excellent. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

We had Zoom set to go ,so did Dr. Kanj,and neither of us could connect. Bless Dr. Kanj as he just telephoned me and we had our visit.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

I would recommend Dr. Kanj to everyone. He is the best.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

Zoom did not work and Dr. Kanj called me and we had a phone visit

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2023

Dr. Kanj explained things very well. He also is making arrangements for me to get help with a Bp problem.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

I have been seeing Dr Kanj for a few years . He is always attentive, addresses my concerns and is positive. I leave my appointments feeling very positive about my care

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

I appreciated Dr Kanj's clear explanations and why he was recommending the plan that he had for me.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Kanj is a topshelf EP and provides professional service with a personable heartfelt style. Much appreciated.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

Dr. Kanj always demonstrates great care and concern for making sure I understand my current condition and options for treatment

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