Kenneth Zahka, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5015
- Desk:
- 216.445.7146
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Additional Locations
Pediatric Cardiology
Strongsville Family Health Center
16761 S Park Center
Strongsville, OH 44136
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5015
- Desk:
- 216.445.7146
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Pediatric Cardiology
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5015
- Desk:
- 216.445.7146
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.5015
- Desk:
- 216.445.7146
- Fax:
- 216.445.3692
Treatment & Services
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Cardiology
- Clinical Evaluation, Diagnosis And Treatment
- Clinical Research in Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Heart Surgery in Adults
- Department of Pediatric Cardiology & CT Surgery
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center
- Outpatient Care
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Second Opinion
- Sports Cardiology Center
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC)
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- Anomalous Pulmonary Veins
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Insufficiency
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
- Cardiac Problems in Athletes
- Cardiac Tumors
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coarctation Of The Aorta
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Connective Tissue Disorders
- Constrictive-Pericarditis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Fistula
- Dandy -Walker Syndrome
- Diseases of the Aorta
- 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 Valve Disease
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Interrupted Aortic Arch
- 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 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 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
- William's 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 USA
1981
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins Hospital (Maryland)
Baltimore,
MD USA
1981
Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pediatrics
Baltimore,
MD USA
1978
Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital (Maryland)
Pediatrics
Baltimore,
MD USA
1978
Internship - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pediatrics
Baltimore,
MD USA
1976
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
MD
Baltimore,
MD USA
1975
Undergraduate - Boston University
Boston,
MA USA
1971
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins Hospital (Maryland)
Baltimore,
MD USA
Certifications
- Pediatrics
- Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology
- Internal Medicine - Adult Congenital Heart Disease
- - Pediatric Cardiology
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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110 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
20 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023
Dr. Zakha and his staff are always so nice and kind and answer every question that we have!
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023
Dr. Zahka's team is wonderful. They explain things clearly and educate my son on his heart condition and some things he should not do given his condition.He Is extremely personable and knowledgeable!
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2023
*Dr. Zahka and his nurse practitioner were wonderful. They spent a lot of time with me and my infant son, explaining what they were evaluating for and reassuring me that his condition was not severe.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2023
I have already talked with our family about the wonderful appointment. I will definitely recommend Dr. Zahka!
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2023
Dr. Zahka is always friendly and very informative in our appointments. I am super please with the care and consideration that is taken by him and all of the staff at all of our appointments.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2023
Dr. Zahka is wonderful. We like his bedside manner, his knowledge and his confidence. He explains things to ensure that it is understood by the family.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2023
Dr zahka excels in all of the above areas! We are so grateful for him.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
I can't say enough about the level of care my son received at Cleveland Clinic. The entire team from start to finish has been a blessing! Dr. Zahka made my son feel completely at ease during a time of uncertainty. We are blessed with a team of caring, compassionate and knowledgeable staff at Cleveland Clinic!
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
Dr. Zakha is amazing at explaining the issue for the parents and the child to understand.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2022
Have been seeing Dr Zagka for 23 years. He is respectful and kind and informative no matter my age
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2022
Dr Zahka is an amazing physician. My son has been under his care for over 5 years. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind, has wonderful bedside manner, and does a great job of explaining everything to us and our son. We always look forward to my son's annual appointment with Dr. Zahka.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2022
I was really impressed with my experience with everyone we came in contact with. The clinic is very professional and organized. I highly recommend Dr Zahka to other parents as well as Cleveland Clinic as a practice.
Reviewed on Nov 1, 2022
I am so happy we switched from our previous pediatric cardiologist to Dr Zahka. He is very knowledgeable and patient. He took a lot of time to discuss the potential treatment options as well as our concerns. I highly recommend him to other parents.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022
Dr Zahka is one of the finest medical professionals I've ever encountered
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2022
Great experience with Dr Zahka. V
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022
Dr. Zhaka is by far the best doctor I've head. He is amazing in many ways - so knowledgeable and listens to your concerns. He is so understanding and explains everything precisely.
Reviewed on Sep 14, 2022
Dr. Zahka is Amazing! He has been my son's Cardiologist since he was 3 months old. His Nurse was Amazing as well! She gave me the most beautiful compliment that will start with me the rest of my life!
Reviewed on Aug 2, 2022
Dr Zahka is very informative, understandable, and respectful.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2022
Dr. Zahka is super wonderful. He is kind, thoughtful, and thorough and is great communicator
Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022
We love Dr Zahka!