Heart and Vascular Care at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute

Why Choose University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute?

We’re a trusted healthcare destination, providing Northeast Ohio communities and beyond with award-winning heart and vascular expertise. You can feel confident choosing University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute with our patient-centric approach to care, top-rated experts and remarkable patient outcomes.

Our Patient-Centric Approach to Care

Heart care in Cleveland originated at University Hospitals. From historical innovations in the 1930s, like the first operation for coronary artery disease and the first successful defibrillation of a human heart, to modern advancements today, like saving limbs of patients with advanced vascular disease, our dedicated team is constantly pushing the boundaries of medicine to benefit patients.

Each year, more and more patients are choosing University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular institute. Our caregivers recognize the importance of combining science and compassion to optimize outcomes. When a patient meets with one of our heart or vascular physicians, they are surrounded by multidisciplinary teams who ensure that every diagnostic and treatment option is considered, and the best care plan is ultimately provided. Examples of this successful approach can be seen in our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, Limb Salvage Advisory Council, Cardio-Oncology Program, Aortic Disease Center and Center for Innovative and Novel Approaches in Vascular-Metabolic Disease.

Our Top-Rated Experts

University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute is recognized as best-in-class and a preferred choice among patients and healthcare providers. Our heart and vascular specialists consistently earn high ratings on HCAHPS patient experience surveys and provider review sites like Healthgrades and RateMDs.

In addition to their clinical practices, our physicians are advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine and surgery by leading nationally funded clinical trials, presenting as invited lecturers at national and international medical conferences, mentoring clinicians from around the globe on optimal procedure techniques, and publishing advancements in peer-reviewed medical journals.

Remarkable Patient Outcomes

Compared to national benchmarks, University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute has achieved outstanding patient outcomes. A dedicated, systemwide Quality Network shares knowledge and advances initiatives related to improving quality, patient experience, safety and value. These ongoing efforts have led to matched or exceeded outcome benchmarks of the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) and Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) national database. Our team has earned multiple awards and accreditations for excellence in patient care and quality.