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Department Cardiovascular Medicine
Primary Location Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
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Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr
Primary Location

Willoughby Hills Fam Hlth Ctr

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440.943.2500
Desk:
440.943.2500
Fax:
440.516.8448
Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Cardiovascular Medicine Department
  • Myocardial Viability Imaging
  • Regional Heart and Vascular
  • Tilt Test
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Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Angina
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Diabetic Heart Disease
  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Disease in Women
  • Heart Valve Disease
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Biography

About Kamal Riad, MD

Kamal S. Riad, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Section of Clinical Cardiology and a Fellow of The American College of Cardiology and The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.  Prior to joining The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, he was in private practice in the northeast Ohio area. 

A native of Egypt, Dr. Riad earned his medical degree from Cairo University School of Medicine. He served a residency in Internal Medicine at Cairo University Hospitals, followed by a Cardiology fellowship at the National Heart Institute in Egypt. After completing his training he worked as an Assistant Professor on the National Heart Institute staff for 6 years before immigrating to the United States where he served a second internship, residency and cardiology fellowships, including a course in nuclear medicine, all at The St. Louis University Health Sciences Center between 1995 and 2001 when he graduated.

Dr. Riad is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. He has a special interest in Clinical Cardiology specifically valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease and arrhythmias in particular atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardias. Dr. Riad is sub-specialized in diagnostic non-invasive cardiac imaging including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT and has earned a Level 2 certification from the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography.

Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2008

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - St Louis University Health Science Center (Missouri)
Cardiology
St Louis, MO United States
2001

Residency - St Louis University Health Science Center (Missouri)
Internal Medicine
St Louis, MO United States
1998

Fellowship - National Heart Institute
Cardiology
Giza, Egypt
1989

Residency - Cairo University Hospital
Internal Medicine
Cairo,
1985

Internship - Cairo University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt
1984

Medical Education - Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
Cairo, Egypt
1982

Undergraduate - Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
1977

Additional Training

  • Nuclear Cardiology Fellowship with a full 4 month Didactic Course at the School of Allied Health St. Louis University
  • Fellowship of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
  • Fellow of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (FASNC)

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology

Specialty Interests

Atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease and angina, diabetic heart disease, exercise stress testing, heart disease women, heart nuclear imaging and myocardial viability imaging, preventive cardiology, transthoracic echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography, tilt table test, valvular heart disease

Awards & Honors

  • January 2000 -  VA Certificate for Veterans Service Excellence
  • September 1999  -   St. Louis Univ. Pastoral Care Award for humanistic patient relation
  • October 1998  -   VA award for exemplary medical service
  • May 1989 -  Honorable mention and distinction for work on M. Sc. thesis
  • November 1982 -  Honors degree for ranking in top 10% of graduating medical class
  • June 1980 -   Sheem El Shafee Award as second best student in Pathology Class
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 7/2/2024, Dr. Riad 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.

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* 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

511 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
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

65 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Dr. Riad Explained my options along with his concerns. He didn't answered my questions completely.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Very good provider

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

Great doctor

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2024

Dr. Riad is a great doctor.

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024

Dr. Riad's team is great on responding to my messages.

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2024

Dr.Riad is a GREAT doctor! He truly listens and cares about you. Give him a raise!!!!!

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024

Staff is very nice!!! So is Dr. Riad Very thorough!!

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2024

I am so glad Dr. Riad is my cardiologist for many reasons: he is approachable, he listens attentively to my concerns, he is very kind, etc.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2024

Dr. Riad does a wonderful job - great doctor.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2024

The doctor immediately told me I needed an echo test and he already had the copy of the last EKG. I feel he was well informed, and I am very happy with his concern for my health.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024

This appointment was a reschedule from several months ago. Dr. Riad's office called to give me the new date of my appointment.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2024

My main concern seeing Dr. Riad was to discuss my recent anaphylaxis attack regarding my heart. He answered all my questions and concerns.

Reviewed on Aug 2, 2024

As usual, Dr. Riad continues to be a Wonderful and caring physician!

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2024

Excellent care from Dr. Raid and staff.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

The service provided by Dr. Riad and his staff is always top notch. I have been a patient of his for over 10 years and always feel very well cared for.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2024

Dr Riad has always listened to our concerns and has explained everything for us. His compassion for his patient is very good. We have also had the need to message him via My Chart and responses are very prompt. Dr Riad and his staff are very good.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

Dr Riad was very knowledgeable and thorough. This was the first time I saw him and based on his knowledge and manner I Intend to make him my heart doctor. He explained everything he did and his staff Is very pleasant and helpful.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

After the nurse took my Blood pressure and EKG, my visit with the provider lasted less than 3 minutes, and there was no physical contact. The provider scheduled a test for mid-July and said, "If everything goes well, I'll see you in six months. Not a bad"gig" for 499.00.

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024

I went to see Dr. Riad to establish care with him. I was greatly disappointed and will not be returning to see him in the future. He was rude, quick and did not give me a chance to explain my medical history. He said my palpitations were in my head and from anxiety, which is completely false because they are a side effect from a medication I'm currently taking for a platelet disorder.

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2024

I have referred friends to Dr. Riad.

Reviewed on May 30, 2024

Dr. Riad is very good and very skilled.

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

The Doc explained everything very well. I left the office feeling very good!

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Medical assistant, nurse, scheduler, and the doctor were all excellent.

Reviewed on May 7, 2024

Dr. Riad is very friendly, has concern for my health, answers all of my questions. I would recommend anyone to Dr. Riad's care.

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Dr. Riad has my trust and confidence. A+

Reviewed on May 1, 2024

Doc Riad is the best!!!

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024

Dr Riad is the best doctor I have ever had. Listens and answers questions with kindness.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr. Riad was very knowledgeable about the medications I am taking. He diagnosed my problem in 5 minutes.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2024

Dr Riad is my favorite CCF physician! Always pleasant and caring.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2024

Very good experience with Dr. Riad.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2024

The doctor was very professional and very pleasant.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Riad's office staff is very responsive to all my calls or messages. Never an issue getting an appointment.

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2024

All health care providers and physician were kind and caring.

Reviewed on Apr 2, 2024

I'm very pleased with the care given by Dr. Riad

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

Always a good experience. Dr.Riad is very easy to talk to and very thorough. He explains everything and listens to me. He is my favorite doctor.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

This was my first appointment with Dr. Riad, so I did not know what to expect. I found him to be very courteous, respectful and genuinely interested in me as a person and not necessarily as a patient. He included me whenever decisions needed to be made and he explained all of his recommendations very clearly and concisely. I felt most comfortable in my first appointment with Dr. Riad.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Dr. Riad was highly recommended to me and I will highly recommend him to any of my friends who need to see a most competent cardiologist. As a new Cleveland Clinic patient, I have been most impressed with the care and treatment I have received.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024

Dr. Read is always very professional and caring.I always feel I am getting the best care I possibly could. It is a privilege to be his patient.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Road provides excellent care with very good bedside or in person manner.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Already have recommended DR. Riad

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2024

I have been seeing Dr. Riad for 15 years. I see him every 6 months. He is a wonderful doctor and I have not had any heart problems since having open heart surgery in 2009.

Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024

Best of the Best, Thank you for your Services. Caring and Respectful. Couldn't ask for a better Doctor

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2024

Dr. Riad is the best!

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2024

I have been with Dr. Road and he and his staff has shown only the highest profesonalism on each and every visit. Dr. Road is a very caring doctor and always explains any medications given.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2024

Love how fast and efficient doctor was. Great way to deal with someone who has been so abused for so very longand I didn't even realize how bad I have felt!

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

The last doctor's visit was good.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2024

I recommend Dr. Riad to anyone who needs a cardiologist. He is excellent and I trust his knowledge.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2024

I've been Dr. Riad's patient for over 10 years. He is always kind and caring and very professional.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2024

I have recommended Dr Riad to 3 people who are now patients of Dr Riad. I also recommend Cleveland clinic to all of my friends

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Raid is an amazing doctor

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2023

Dr. Raid is such a great doctor.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2023

Dr. Road shows great care & concern for his patients. Other Drs. Should follow his example.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr. Riad is WONDERFUL!

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

Everyone in Dr. Riad's office was very friendly and understanding.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2023

I have recommended Dr. Riad to several of my family and friends, telling them how compassionate and friendly he is. I feel Dr. Riad is the best of the best taking care of me that's why I recommend him.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2023

Efficient caring staff and doctor

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

He's a great doctor takes the time to explain things to you

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2023

Very good Doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

I questioned going off one of my medications and the doctor really did not want to hear what I had to say about it advise just keep taking it

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2023

Dr. Riad is a true professional! He is always kind and compassionate. I feel I am in great company with him.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

This is a very respectable office that I would recommend. Dr. Riad is a highly rated cardiologist and remains personable with patients.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2023

There was confusion about blood lab needed before visit. The appointment invite was written poorly. Dr Riad was quick to point this problem out on the appointment invite. It should have said blood work was needed before a lipid panel test discussion.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

This was one of the best and informative appointments that I've had with any doctor at the Cleveland clinic. Dr. Riad was very informative and direct with the care of my heart. I would definitely recommend him to anybody.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2023

Dr. RIAD addresses my questions and concerns. Thank you.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023

Wonderful doctor

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