Kenneth Zahka, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5000
- Desk:
- 216.445.7116
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Additional Locations
Pediatric Cardiology
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5000
- Desk:
- 216.445.7146
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5000
- Desk:
- 216.445.7146
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Treatment & Services
- 3D Echocardiography
- 3D Image Processing
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
- Advanced Imaging Techniques
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Cardiac Imaging CT
- Cardiac MRI
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Imaging
- Cardiovascular CT
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular MRI
- Clinical Cardiology Section
- Clinical Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment
- Clinical Research in Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Heart Surgery in Adults
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology and CT Surgery
- Doppler Echocardiography
- Echocardiogram
- Echocardiography
- Echocardiography in Congenital Heart Disease
- Fetal Cardiac Intervention
- Fetal Echocardiogram
- Heart Imaging
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center
- Inpatient Care
- Maternal and Fetal Medicine
- Outpatient Care
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Echocardiography
- Perioperative Echocardiography
- Second Opinion
- Sports Cardiology Center
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acquired Valve Disease
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Angina
- Anomalous Pulmonary Veins
- Antenatally Diagnosed Anomalies
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Insufficiency
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Cardiac Problems in Athletes
- Cardiac Tumors
- Cardiomyopathy
- Chest Pain
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Disorders of the Heart
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Constrictive-Pericarditis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Fistula
- Dandy-Walker Syndrome
- Double Inlet Left Ventricle
- Double Outlet Right Ventricle
- Down Syndrome
- Ebstein Anomaly
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Eisenmenger Syndrome
- Enlarged Aorta
- Enlarged Heart
- Familial Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections
- Familial Cardiomyopathy
- Family History of Genetic Disorders
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Valve Disease
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Interrupted Aortic Arch
- Kawasaki Disease
- Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitochondrial Disease
- Mitral Stenosis with Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Palpitations
- Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pediatric Stroke
- Pericardial Disease
- Pericarditis
- Pericoronitis
- Pulmonary Artery Disease
- Pulmonary Artery Stenosis
- Pulmonary Atresia
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Pulmonary Vein Stenosis
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Rheumatic Fever
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Superior Vena Cava Syndrome
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Takayasu's Arteritis
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Thoracic Aorta Disease
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)
- Transposition of the Great Vessels
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Disorder
- Truncus Arteriosus
- Turner Syndrome
- Valve Disease
- Valve Prosthesis
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Vascular Anomalies
- Ventricular Septal Defects
- Williams Syndrome
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View All PlansAbout Kenneth Zahka, MD
Following residency in pediatrics, fellowship in pediatric cardiology and a faculty position at Johns Hopkins, Dr Zahka moved to Cleveland as Director of Pediatric Cardiology at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. After nearly 20 years at Rainbow, he joined the staff of the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital in July 2009. He holds the academic rank of Professor of Pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
His clinical focus is genetic forms of cardiovascular disease including hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and connective tissue diseases. His current clinical research centers on the understanding of the impact of the founder gene mutation of myosin binding protein C3 in the Old Order Amish. He is also involved in researching medical therapy for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. His current education focus is curriculum development to facilitate cardiology fellowship training in cardiopulmonary exercise testing and physiology.
He has been dedicated to the enhancement and development of cardiovascular care abroad, working with cardiologists in the Middle East, Kenya, Armenia, Russia and Ecuador. He has been recognized by Best Doctors in Cleveland from Cleveland Magazine and Best Doctors in America. He is a consultant for the Food and Drug Administration.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2009
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pediatric Cardiology
Baltimore,
MD
1981
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins Hospital (Maryland)
Baltimore,
MD United States
1981
Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pediatrics
Baltimore,
MD
1978
Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital (Maryland)
Pediatrics
Baltimore,
MD United States
1978
Internship - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pediatrics
Baltimore,
MD
1976
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
MD
Baltimore,
MD
1975
Undergraduate - Boston University
Boston,
MA
1971
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins Hospital (Maryland)
Baltimore,
MD United States
Certifications
- Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Pediatrics
Specialty Interests
Genetic cardiovascular disease: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, familial aortic aneurysm, mitochondrial disease, cardiovascular sports medicine, exercise physiology and testing, adult congenital heart disease
Research & Publications
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114 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Explains | 5 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
28 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024
I always look forward to my visits with Dr. Zahka & his PA, Nikki. They are a great team & are both very knowledgeable. They exhibit professionalism & have great bed side manner. They both take the time to listen to questions & answer them thoroughly.
Reviewed on Aug 21, 2024
Dr. Zahka is the best! Very caring, intelligent and knowledgeable. I have been seeing him for over 12 years and I am very confident in his care.
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2024
Dr. Zahka is the Best!
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2024
Dr Zahka is wonderful!
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024
Dr. Zahka is magnificent
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Zakha and staff are awesome!
Reviewed on Jun 27, 2024
Doctor Zahka is one of the very best Cardiologist on the world. He really cares for his patients and always take the time to discuss his feelings about your health. Just the BEST!!!
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2024
Dr Zahka & Nurse Nicole have always done an incredible job taking their time to properly care for my son. They thoroughly review his condition, test results, and address any of my concerns regarding his condition. Always has a good plan for his ongoing care. Very trusted.
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024
Dr zakka is wonderful!
Reviewed on May 29, 2024
Highly impressed and will absolutely 1000% recommend this facility to others. We had to drive 2.5 hours, but I'd do it over and over again and again to get the care and attention we received during our visit. The campus does seem a bit overwhelming to navigate through, but we had someone with us that had referred us to Dr. Zahka to help us get to his office with ease ;)
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2024
We love Dr. Zahka! The techs who did the echo and stress test were fabulous too.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024
I can't be more impressed with our experience with Dr. Zahka and his staff! They are knowledgeable, kind, patient and very caring!
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024
Dr. Zahka is AMAZING! He made us feel at ease with his information, kindness and compassion.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024
I've been following cardiology for 30+ years, and Dr. Zahka is the best provider I've ever had!
Reviewed on Feb 29, 2024
Not only is Dr Zahka easy to schedule with, he is also incredibly prompt with return calls and always helpful!
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2024
Dr. Zahka is a wonderful doctor!
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024
Dr. Zhaka is amazing and his staff. We are very glad we found him
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2024
Dr. Zhaka is the absolute BEST. I wish he could be cloned!!!!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
Dr Zahka is the best!
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2024
Dr Zahka is very nice and explains things in a way that are easy for me to understand because I'm not very experienced with medical terms
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2024
Dr Z is the best and very thorough
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2024
Dr Z has been wonderful for many years and so has all of his staff.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2024
Dr.Zahka is the best.
Reviewed on Nov 21, 2023
I love Dr. Zahka and Nicole Rush . They are kind and caring.
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2023
Dr Zahka is possibly the finest example of a doctor we have ever encountered the entire staff is world class
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023
Everyone was so sweet and great with my daughter. The doctor explained everything so perfectly and they all went above and beyond our expectations
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2023
Dr. Zahka always explains things thoroughly and shows he cares.
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2023
I've been seeing Dr Zahka for 29 years. He has always spoken directly to me, even from a young age. He is thoughtful, patient and thorough. I feel safe in his care :)