Cleveland Clinic

The Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH is ranked No. 2 on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll.
It is nationally ranked in 14 adult and 10 pediatric specialties and rated high performing in 1 adult specialty and 10 procedures and conditions.
It is a general medical and surgical facility. It is a teaching hospital. The evaluation of Cleveland Clinic also includes data from Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital.
The Cleveland Clinic, founded in 1921, has a 44-building main campus, which includes the Taussig Cancer Institute, Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center, Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Children?s and Pediatric Institute, and Centers for Geriatric and Diabetes Care.
The Cleveland Clinic Health System includes 11 hospitals and 18 full-service health centers.
The Cleveland Clinic is organized by institutes and practice units that center on organ systems or diseases.
It has served patients from all 50 states and 135 countries. It has 107 accredited residency training programs.
Led by the Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute, the Cleveland Clinic sees more heart patients than any other hospital in the country.
The cancer care building opened in March 2017 and features a cancer resource center for patients and families, art and music therapy facilities and a boutique providing free wigs for those suffering hair loss from chemotherapy.
The hospital's Transplant Center performed almost 700 organ transplants in 2017, and its procedures include heart, lung, liver and pancreas.

Why Choose the Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute

The latest information about heart & vascular disorders, treatments, tests and prevention from the No. 1-ranked heart program in the United States.
The Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is one of the largest cardiovascular practices in the United States. With so many patients, our caregivers have collectively seen it all and experienced it all.
What does that mean to you? It means that as a patient of Cleveland Clinic, you’ll have access to the broadest possible range of solutions from skilled, experienced doctors, nurses and technicians. Options you may not have in your hometown – or anywhere else in America.

Model of Care

Cleveland Clinic's Model of Care: "We Are All One"

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center led by doctors. As a “group practice” model, physicians at Cleveland Clinic are full-time, salaried employees. They get paid the same regardless of how many procedures they perform or patients they see. This practice eliminates incentives to perform unnecessary tests or procedures and encourages physicians to consult with colleagues and spend the time necessary to practice excellent medicine.

The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is one of the largest cardiovascular practice in the U.S. Our caregivers are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular conditions.

What does that mean to you? It means that as a patient of Cleveland Clinic, you’ll have access to the broadest possible range of solutions from skilled, experienced doctors, nurses and technicians. Options you may not have in your home town – or anywhere else in America.

What makes one medical center better than another for cardiovascular care?

It makes a difference where you’re treated for heart and/or vascular disease. Government and university studies show that patients have the best outcomes at centers that have the most experience. By having your treatment at a center that treats a large number of patients and has a great deal of experience, you give yourself a better chance of having a good outcome. Cleveland Clinic has treated millions of patients for heart and vascular conditions. It also has some of the best outcomes in the nation. The experienced caregivers at Cleveland Clinic give you the best chance for good results.

There are good doctors where I live. Why should I travel for cardiovascular care?

There are many excellent cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and vascular surgeons in America. But there are other factors to consider when choosing a center for your cardiovascular care. Our caregivers have seen and experienced everything that can happen to the human heart and vascular system, and are prepared for every situation. They know what you’re going through, and can assure that you will be as comfortable as possible, that you have everything you will need for a quick recovery and successful follow-through. There is special comfort in knowing that you can rely so fully on your caregivers at every stage of treatment. Finally, in the event of more complex disease, patients have access to the full resources of Cleveland Clinic – a medical center that is among the nation’s top hospitals.

For our caregivers, communication and collaboration with your local physicians is essential to providing you with the best care. That is why Cleveland Clinic has instituted new tools and processes that ensure that local physicians are fully informed of the care their patients are receiving while they are here.

Where do doctors themselves choose to have their cardiovascular care?

Many doctors – including cardiovascular specialists – who have been diagnosed with heart disease travel to Cleveland Clinic for their treatment. Most doctors are familiar with the studies that indicate that they can expect better outcomes at a center like Cleveland Clinic. They also know that U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s top hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey and has named Cleveland Clinic’s heart program No. 1 in the nation since 1995.

Heart Surgery: Why Choose Cleveland Clinic?

Every year, thousands of patients travel from all over the world to Cleveland Clinic for heart surgery. Our Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is world-renowned for its expertise, excellent outcomes and outstanding patient care. Cleveland Clinic provides:

• The best heart surgery program in the nation: U.S. News & World Report has ranked Cleveland Clinic the No. 1 cardiology and heart surgery program in the country since 1995. View our excellent outcomes.
• Patient experience is the top priority: A patient-centered approach to care is part of our culture. “Patients First” is our guiding principle. And our patients notice, giving us top marks on satisfaction surveys and reporting that they would recommend Cleveland Clinic.
• An expert for every condition: The highly skilled heart surgeons at Cleveland Clinic have expertise in all types of heart surgery. We are one of the largest cardiac surgery centers in the U.S., often operating on patients with the most complex medical needs. That means your team at Cleveland Clinic — surgeons, cardiologists, nurses, anesthesiologists and other healthcare providers — has extensive experience.
• Your healthcare home-away-from-home: Having surgery far from home may seem overwhelming at first. But we have staff and amenities dedicated to making your stay convenient and comfortable.
• Support through recovery: Even when you return home to the care of your local cardiologist, you can talk to our expert healthcare team. Contact us 24/7 with any questions or concerns.

Read more about the Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute’s recognition and awards.

Source: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about