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Title Division Chief of Cardiology
Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Euclid Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Euclid Hospital
Primary Location

Euclid Hospital

Appointment:
216.692.8664
Desk:
216.692.8664
Fax:
216.427.9014
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Adult General Clinical Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Heart Disease Prevention
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Cardiac Disease
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Chest Pain
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
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Biography

About J Michael Koch, MD

J. Michael Koch, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Euclid Hospital.

Specialty Interests: General cardiology; inpatient consultations; echocardiography and stress testing; chronic care clinic; community outreach, including education, screening and improved access

Experience: Physicians in Cleveland Clinic’s Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Euclid Hospital offer the latest medications and interventional procedures to deliver better heart care outcomes for patients.

Dr. Koch has more than 30 years’ experience in diagnosing and managing the full range of heart problems and diseases, including seven years previously on the Cleveland Clinic staff as Director of Regional Cardiology. He is dedicated to helping patients better manage their cardiovascular disease to enhance their quality of life and prevent hospital admissions and readmissions. Dr. Koch is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Certified Patient Safety Officer.

Success Rates: Success rates for specific noninvasive cardiology procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.

Education: After earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, cum laude, from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta and working in that field for several years, Dr. Koch changed career paths and earned a degree in medicine at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic, followed by a fellowship in cardiology at New England Deaconess Hospital (now Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center) of Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass.

Prior to rejoining the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020, he was a cardiologist in private practice in Cleveland’s eastern suburbs and was director of the Chronic Care Clinic at Euclid Hospital. 

Publications and Speaking: Over the course of his career, Dr. Koch has coauthored papers in significant peer-reviewed medical journals, including American Journal of Cardiology and American Heart Journal, and presented at national medical meetings.

About Dr. Koch: “I am connected to the local community, part of the fabric, working to make the everyday management of cardiac health better for our patients so they can stay healthy and active.”

Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Koch enjoys cycling and fishing.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2007

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - New England Deaconess Hospital
Cardiovascular Disease
Boston, MA
1992

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1988

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1986

Medical Education - University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
M.D.
Cincinnati, OH United States
1985

Undergraduate - Georgia Institute of Technology
Chemical Engineering
Atlanta, GA
1977

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine

Specialty Interests

General cardiology, stress testing, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, stress testing, prevention, chronic heart failure, community outreach, including education, screening and improved access

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for J Michael Koch, MD.

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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 5/1/2024, Dr. Koch has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. 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.

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

181 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
5 out of 5
Explains 5
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

43 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025

Great people, promptly brought in for appointment and Dr. Koch was extremely thorough. Thank you!

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2025

Dr Koch has my confidence

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2025

Dr Koch and his staff are professional, courteous, friendly, polite

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2025

Great Doctor and staff

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Dr Koch and his immediate staff were very thorough, attentive and compassionate. I appreciate it the time that Dr Koch took to explain to treatment and next steps. Dr Koch was very focused on my medical condition and making sure that I understood the treatment plan and the next steps that needed to be taken. The doctor took the time to ensure that I was comfortable and eased any anxiety. I may have been experiencing. I would strongly recommend Dr Koch as a skillful cardiologist that provides patient center care.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

Dr. Koch is very caring and professional.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2024

All good he is a wonderful doctor

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2024

Dr Koch is excellent, he listens to any concerns and does a great job of explaining my care and what is happening so that I can understand. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing cardiac care.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Dr Koch is the best. He is very professional at explaining things and always answers my questions.I have referred him many times to my friends and colleagues and they all say the same.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

I have already recommended my doctor to a few of my friends who also like the doctor very much!! He makes you feel like you're his only patient and listen to what you have to say!

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

Good doctor very informative

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

I highly recommend Dr.Koch and staff.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2024

Dr. Koch was very professional and caring about my condition and how we were going to treat it.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

Kathy understood the necessity for me to see Dr Koch and she did everything in her power to make sure that happened for me and I really appreciate it that

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

I love the way Dr Koch pays attention to all aspects of my being. He doesn't think of my questions has been far-fetched, they're just an important aspect of me understanding what's going on with my body. I wholeheartedly trust his advice and I listen to any and all of his recommendation to further my health. I love the way he reviewed my chart and found it necessary to contact me to have me stop taking one of my medications. That is not done often but it was much appreciated.

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

My cardiology doctor is very nice and well knowledge

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

Dr Koch is the absolute best! Listens to my concerns and questions and explains everything in a way that is understandable

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024

With Dr. Koch, I never feel rushed, he takes his time with you and listens to your concerns.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Dr Koch has a wonderful patient repour. He is a good listener, he shows patients and understanding and is very easy to talk to. Dr Koch took the time to make sure that I had a clear understanding of the status of my health.

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Dr. Koch has a great staff. My interaction with them was very pleasant.

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2024

this was my first visit with doctor Koch, He carefully listened to my symptoms and concerns. His questions demonstrated that he had reviewed my relevant medical records from another institution and clearly understood my cardiac history. He explained my conduction abnormalities as well as recommendations for further testing. He showed concern for a concurrent disabling pain condition (noncardiac). Although this was only my first visit I would highly recommend DR.Koch

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

Dr Koch has a great bed side manner, he's fantastic!!!

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2024

The doctor is very professional explains everything very well and also is thorough with its examination and doctor visits

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

I live in Berea, Ohio within walking distance of the new CCF Facility in Middleburg Hts. Dr. Koch is good enough that the drive to and from CCF Euclid is worth it.

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2024

Dr Koch is knowledgeable, personable, and professional.

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2024

Very personable and helpfulall Clinic doctors should be this thorough!

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Excellent Doctor

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

Doctor Koch is a pleasure to work with as a patient he is very knowledgeable and he took the time to explain my results and provided recommendations for my condition. Excellent doctor A+

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

I highly recommend Doctor Koch and his staff.

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2024

Dr Koch is a very good listener and caring physician.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr. And Nurse were both pleasant, professional, and efficient.

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024

Dr Koch is a wonderful Doctor

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Dr Koch treats me as the owner of this body who knows firsthand what's going on with it; and has the medical knowledge and experience to cooperate with it's care. I left there hopeful and encouraged.

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

Dr. Koch is amazing!!

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2024

Dr. Koch is very kind and went above and beyond. Thank you Dr. Koch!!

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

This has been a regular location for me to see Dr Koch.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Dr Koch is very thorough in his explanations. I appreciate his wide knowledge base and his ability to share that info on an appropriate basis. I've been a patient for several years and he is one of the best physicians I've had in Cleveland.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Pleasant experience. Love Dr.Koch! He explains answers to questions in detail and care and concern,

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

My Doctor Koch...was extremely patient and knowledgeable. I enjoyed him explaining everything to me.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2024

Dr. Koch is the best!

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

I trust Dr Koch with my care due to his concern, knowledge and bedside manner.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Doctor Koch is excellent!!! I have seen him at least twice before this visit dating back some years. I can honestly said he is one of the best doctors I have had the pleasure to experience. A+ in my mind

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2024

Good doctor

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