A. Marc Gillinov, MD
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Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.445.8841
- Fax:
- 216.636.9463
Treatment & Services
- Abdominoplasty
- Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Adult congential cardiothoracic surgery
- Afib surgery
- Aortic Valve Repair
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- Aortic Valve Stenosis and Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Surgery
- Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) Closure
- Cardiac Surgery
- Cardiovascular Disease Surgical Treatments
- Cardiovascular Surgery Department
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Heart Surgery
- Heart Valve Repair
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Heart Valve Surgery
- MAZE surgery
- Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Repair
- Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Maze Procedure
- Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Repair
- Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery
- Mitral Valve Repair
- Mitral Valve Replacement
- Mitral Valve Surgery
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) Closure
- Removal of Atrial Myxoma
- Removal of Cardiac Tumors
- Removal of Heart Tumors
- Robotic Cardiac Surgery
- Robotic heart surgery
- Robotic Heart Valve Surgery
- Robotically Assisted Atrial Septal Defect Repair
- Robotically Assisted Heart Surgery
- Robotically Assisted Mitral Valve Repair
- Robotically Assisted Removal of Cardiac Tumors
- Robotically Assisted Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Surgical Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
- Surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation
- Surgical Treatment of Adult Acquired Heart Disease
- Thoracic Surgery
- Tricuspid Valve Repair
- Tricuspid Valve Replacement
- Tricuspid Valve Surgery
- Valve Surgery
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Abnormal Heart Rhythms
- Acquired Adult Cardiac Disease
- Acquired Valve Disease
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Septal Defects
- Cardiac Tumors
- Heart Disease
- Heart tumors
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Fibroelastoma
- Mitral Stenosis with Insufficiency
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Myxomas
- Patent Foramen Ovale
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Tricuspid Valve Disorder
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View All PlansAbout A. Marc Gillinov, MD
Marc Gillinov, MD, is Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He holds the Judith Dion Pyle Chair in Heart Valve Research. Dr. Gillinov is chair of the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN), an NIH-sponsored network that is the nation's preeminent research enterprise in cardiac surgery. In addition, he is Surgical Director of the Center for Atrial Fibrillation at Cleveland Clinic.
In response to patients’ questions, Dr. Gillinov worked with Dr. Steven Nissen to write Heart 411: The Only Heart Guide You Will Ever Need. The goal of the book is to help people learn about heart health and live a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Specialty interests: Mitral valve repair, robotic mitral valve surgery, robotic heart surgery, aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart surgery, heart valve surgery, heart valve repair.
Number of Procedures Performed: Cleveland Clinic performs more than 4,000 heart surgeries each year. All Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeons complete between 300-400 cardiac cases per year. The majority of Dr. Gillinov’s procedures are heart valve procedures, especially mitral valve surgery. Dr. Gillinov performs more mitral valve surgeries each year than any other surgeon in the world.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally renowned for the world’s best cardiovascular care. Learn more about our outcomes and statistics
Education and Training: A Cleveland native and graduate of Hawken School, Dr. Gillinov first worked at Cleveland Clinic in 1978. After a close family member’s successful heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Gillinov became interested in learning more. He spent his summers during high school at Cleveland Clinic, working as a researcher and assistant in the cardiac surgery operating suite.
After graduating summa cum laude from Yale University, Dr. Gillinov entered Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he ranked first in his class. Dr. Gillinov received his clinical and advanced training in general surgery and cardiac and thoracic surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. After completing his education and training, he returned to Cleveland Clinic and joined the cardiac surgery staff in 1997.
Publications and Speaking: Dr. Gillinov is a recognized expert in mitral valve repair surgery, robotic heart surgery and in the study and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation. He has been instrumental in the development of new, less invasive treatment approaches for patients with mitral valve disease and atrial fibrillation. He has been invited to give hundreds of lectures at hospitals, academic meetings and seminars in the United States and abroad.
Dr. Gillinov has written more than 500 publications, eight continuing medical educational films and contributed over 30 chapters to medical/surgical textbooks. He has been granted patents for several innovations, including a patent disclosing new techniques for valve repair for which he received a Cleveland Clinic Award for Innovation. Dr. Gillinov has been instrumental in ushering in a new era in medicine with his contributions to the scientific development of percutaneous approaches to treating patients with heart valve disease.
Dr. Gillinov is a current or past member of 10 scientific societies, and he has been invited to join the editorial review board or act as an editorial reviewer for 15 scientific periodicals. He is the medical editor of Cleveland Clinic’s Cardiac Consult, and has served on the editorial boards of e-Cleveland Clinic, The Heart Surgery Forum, Innovations, the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and the Journal of Cardiac Surgery.
About Dr. Gillinov: “My greatest strength as a heart surgeon has two components. First, I can tailor the surgical approach to the patient, ranging from robotic and minimally invasive surgery to standard surgery, using the method that is best and safest. Second, I do this with compassion. In every instance and at every decision, I consider what I would want if I were the patient.”
Leisure time activities: In his free time, Dr. Gillinov enjoys playing tennis, running, and taking his children to tennis tournaments around the country.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1997
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Thoracic Surgery
Baltimore,
MD USA
1997
Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Thoracic Surgery
Baltimore,
MD USA
1996
Residency - Johns Hopkins Hospital
General Surgery
Baltimore,
MD USA
1994
Internship - Johns Hopkins Hospital
General Surgery
Baltimore,
MD USA
1989
Medical Education - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore,
MD USA
1988
Undergraduate - Yale University
New Haven,
CT USA
1984
Professional Highlights
- Co-author of "Heart 411: The Only Heart Guide You Will Every Need."
- Judith Dion Pyle Chair in Heart Valve Research
- Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award for New Techniques in Mitral Valve Repair
- Dr. Gillinov has one of the world's largest practices in robotic and minimally invasive mitral valve repair surgery
Certifications
- Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Specialty Interests
Mitral valve repair, robotic mitral valve surgery, robotic heart surgery, aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart surgery, heart valve surgery, heart valve repair, atrial fibrillation
Awards & Honors
- Chair, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic
- Board Member, Mitral Foundation
- Board Member, AATS Foundation
- 2024 - Program Chair, AATS
- 2019-present - Chair, NIH-Funded Cardiothoracic Surgery Trials Network, the world's largest research initiative in cardiac surgery
- 2022, 2023 - Mitral Valve Reference Center Award of Excellence as Reference Mitral Surgeon
- 2007-2023 - Best Doctors, Cleveland Magazine
- 2008 - present The Judith Dion Pyle Chair in Heart Valve Research
- 2007 - present Co-Principal Investigator, NIH Network for Cardiothoracic Surgical Investigations
- 2005 - present Principal Investigator, Atrial Fibrillation Innovation Center
- 2005, 2007 Cleveland Clinic Innovator Award for New Techniques in Mitral Valve Repair
Innovations & Patents
- Dr. Gillinov has been integral to the development of several new technologies in the management of heart disease. These include:Percutaneous mitral valve repair
- Automated creation of artificial chords for minimally invasive surgical mitral valve repair
- Left atrial appendage exclusion in atrial fibrillation
- Minimally invasive approaches to ablation of atrial fibrillation
- Novel technologies for minimally invasive surgical drainage systems
Memberships
- Key Memberships include:American Association for Thoracic Surgery
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Heart Valve Society
- International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 7/5/2023, Dr. Gillinov 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. Gillinov 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:
- Artivion, Inc., formerly CryoLife, Inc./ Jotec
- Edwards Lifesciences LLC
- AtriCure, Inc.
- Clear Catheter Systems, Inc.
- Abbott Laboratories
Royalty Payments. Dr. Gillinov receives or has the right to receive royalty payments for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Clear Catheter Systems, Inc.
Right to Future Distribution of Cleveland Clinic Financial Interest. Dr. Gillinov may receive future financial benefits from the Cleveland Clinic for inventions or discoveries commercialized through the companies shown below:
- Clear Catheter Systems, Inc.
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.
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143 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 | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.9 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
14 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024
Dr. Gillinov was outstanding and very responsive. He would respond via e-mail within an hour post surgery.
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Marc Gillinov took time and explained everything. He was truly amazing! The other physicians & NP's were great. It was a fantastic experience.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2023
Dr. Gillonov kept me informed of my condition and what was inspected. Great doctor.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2023
*Dr. Mare Gillinov was excellent. You are very fortunate to have him on your staff.
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
We are extremely happy that Dr Gillinov will be involved with the surgery. He never rushed the discussion, but explain very clearly the process. Although the diagnose by Dr Griffinthis year was that Shan needs a surgery, and that was a big shock to us, having Dr Gillinov is a member of the surgery team gives us very high confidence of the ultimate success.
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023
Excellent physician! Very knowledgeable and caring.
Reviewed on Aug 8, 2023
DR was FANTASTIC
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2023
*Dr. Gillinos and his team - excellent!
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
Nurse Practice Manager, Kim, was wonderfully responsive and helpful over a period of several months by phone, culminating in my sit down consultation appointment with Dr. Gillinov on 7/10/2023.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2023
Dr. Gillinov was direct, thorough, and compassionate in our consultation on 7/10/2023 about next day surgery as well as some elements of risk and the subsequent recovery period.
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2023
Dr. Gillinov was excellent every step of the way. He proactively explained the entire procedure, then gave us the opportunity to ask any questions. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on Jul 5, 2023
I think *Dr. Gillinov is a very wonderful surgeon & very knowledgeable, and genuinely a very caring person. My personal experience was somewhat tainted due to a few complications that I did not expect.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023
Dr Gillinov is the best. I felt very confident and peaceful that I was in good hands. I never spent this much time with any other cardiologist than I spent with Dr Bhargav.He talked to us like we are his family
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
Excellent care and treatment at all levels, from doctors, to nurse practitioners, to nurses, to technicians, to cleaning services clearly genuine & patient 1st focus.