Avrum Jacobs, MD

Dr. Avrum Jacobs is a highly respected staff physician at the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, part of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He practices at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, where he serves as the Director of the Echocardiography Lab. Dr. Jacobs is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. He holds Level II certifications in echocardiography and nuclear cardiography and is trained in cardiac computed tomography (CT).

Education and Training:

- Undergraduate: Yeshiva University, New York, NY (1997)

- Medical Degree: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

- Residency: Internal Medicine at Johns Hopkins Hospital

- Fellowship: Cardiology at the University of Chicago Hospitals (2007)

Professional Background:

Dr. Jacobs began his career with Cardiovascular Consultants of Cleveland in Willoughby, Ohio, before joining the Heart and Vascular Institute of the Cleveland Clinic in Mayfield Heights in 2011. He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals on cardiac imaging, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, and transesophageal echocardiograms. He has also served as a manuscript reviewer for the American Journal of Cardiology and Women’s Health Journal.

Professional Affiliations:

- American College of Cardiology

- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

Services and Specialties:

- Cardiac Imaging

- Coronary Artery Disease

- Congestive Heart Failure

- Valvular Heart Disease

- Transesophageal Echocardiograms

Insurance and Managed Care Plans:

Patients can review a list of accepted insurance plans for Northeast Ohio locations or learn more about purchasing a contracted managed care plan.

Patient Reviews:

Dr. Jacobs is highly praised by his patients for his professionalism, knowledge, and personable nature. Comments highlight his thoroughness, ability to explain medical conditions and treatments clearly, and his genuine concern for patient well-being. Despite some feedback on occasional communication issues, the overall patient satisfaction rating is extremely high.

Cleveland Clinic Collaboration:

Dr. Jacobs and the Cleveland Clinic team often collaborate with pharmaceutical and medical device industries to develop medical breakthroughs and provide expert education. These collaborations are reviewed to maintain professional and commercial integrity, ensuring the best possible patient care.