Michael Zacharias, DO
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Specialty: Cardiology-Heart Failure, Cardiology
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Primary Location: 29101 Health Campus Dr (18 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English
Office Locations
UH St John Health Campus (18 mi.)
29101 Health Campus Dr
Bldg 2 Ste 260
Westlake, OH 44145
UH Cleveland Medical Center Mather (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Mather Ste 1800
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3800
UH Seidman Cancer Center (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
1st Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-2273
UH Cleveland Medical Center Mather (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Mather Ste 1800
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-2566
UH Cleveland Minoff Health Center (7 mi.)
3909 Orange Pl
Ste 3300
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-3800
Biography: Michael Zacharias, DO
Expertise
Titles
- Associate Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine for Academic Affairs, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation
Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation - University Of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics (2014 - 2015)
Fellowship | Cardiovascular Medicine
Cardiovascular Medicine - University Of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center - University Campus (2011 - 2014)
Residency | Internal Medicine/Chief Resident
Internal Medicine/Chief Resident - University Of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center - University Campus (2010 - 2011)
Residency | Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - University Of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center - University Campus (2007 - 2010)
Medical Education
Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)
Undergraduate
John Carroll University (2003)
About
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Michael Zacharias, DO, FHFSA, FACC, is a senior attending physician in the section of heart failure and heart transplantation at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. He specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with heart failure. He is regarded for helping patients and their families understand all available treatment options, from medications to advanced therapies like invasive hemodynamics, temporary and durable ventricular assist devices (VADs), and heart transplantation.
Dr. Zacharias serves as the Associate Clinical Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Medical Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. He was recently named the inaugural Mehdi Shishehbor, DO, MPH, PhD, Chair in Cardiovascular Innovation, in recognition of his demonstrated expertise and dedication to advancing the field of heart failure cardiology.
An Ohio native, Dr. Zacharias completed his undergraduate degree at John Carroll University and his medical degree at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular medicine fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, where he served as chief resident and chief cardiology fellow. He then completed an advanced fellowship in heart failure and cardiac transplantation at the University of Wisconsin Hospital before returning to Ohio to join the faculty at UH Cleveland Medical Center.
In addition to caring for patients, Dr. Zacharias is an avid clinician educator. At the completion of medical school, he was a finalist for the Dean’s Award, and at the completion of his chief residency, he was the recipient of the UMass Department of Medicine Recognition Award for extraordinary contributions to medical education. Shortly after joining the faculty at University Hospitals, Dr. Zacharias was the recipient of Teacher of the Year for both the internal medicine residency and the cardiovascular medicine fellowship. In 2022, Dr. Zacharias was inducted as one of the University Hospitals Distinguished Physicians, which recognizes “the doctors of doctors”. Dr. Zacharias currently serves as Associate Director of the Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Fellowship at UH Cleveland Medical Center, as well as an Assistant Professor in the Section of Heart Failure and Transplant at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He also enjoys mentoring local students interested in pursuing a career in medicine.
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Patient Experience Reviews
Best possible experience. Always very caring and professional.
He asked about my recent hospital stay and look at the test results. He set me up for a necular stress test to see if a heart cathoriazition would be beneficial.
Great experience
The doctor made me comfortable and was truly interested in what I had to say about my health condition. He asked a lot of question and did a thorough physical exam. He was very knowledgeable about my heart and the cause of my failure. I appreciated having all that information.
Great
I was very impressed with everything and everyone
My provider always is pleasant and takes the time to listen to me and care about my concerns with my health
Very professional behavior from start to finish!
Everything went well
Excellent!
Dr. Zacharias is the best. I was referred to him I had Covid related cardiomyopathy. He explained everything to me in great detail. So easy to talk to. He explains everything in a way that I could understand. I was very fortunate & Happy when I found out that Dr. Zacharias did the screening for the ***. He monitored me closely and explained that he felt that my cardiomyopathy was pro Covid related. Being 73 at the time and it being my *** I was very excited when he cleared me for the ***. We need more physicians like him.
Very pleased.
Dr. Zacharias is by far the best doctor I had in my lengthy illness.
Excellent care
Good experience
Excellent care by the doctor and his staff
Always a good experience with Dr. Zacharias and the staff!
Not only is Dr. Zacharias a competent clinician he is also pleasant and engaging. As is the staff.
Good experience
Excellent care by both doctor and nurse
Had a great experience
Great
Dr. Zacharias is an excellent professional. I chose him for his expertise. I highly recommend him.
Very good experience! Thank you
Best doctor and staff ever
Everything was very good as usual
Very good and very down to the point provider. Would recommend him to anybody.
My visits to Dr Zacharias office are always professional and convenient. The Dr is always empathetic and caring which isn't always an attribute of Dr's and office. It is much appreciated.
All my questions & concerns were addressed.
Dr. Zacharias and his staff are amazing.
I am always comfortable about talking with my doctor about my concerns regarding my health and my cancer tumors. They are all very friendly in this office.
Dr. Zacharias is the best. Always looking for ways to improve my health. Very interested and very helpful.
Staff & Physician very knowledgeable & attentive.
Very good experience with Dr Zacharias. Very easy to talk to and relay any/all concerns that I may have. I feel that I have one of the best cardiologist around. Professional, friendly, and very good to interact with. Always a pleasure!
Excellent care
This doctor is professional, polite, and respectful. He is one of the best I have ever seen. Thank you.
I am pleased with Dr. Zacharias and I'm picky.
He's awesome!
Good
Always appreciate Dr Zacharias and his nursing staff they all are very respectful and caring provided the best care possible.
I like my doctor. He has always explained in detail about my condition
Dr. Zacharias is an excellent, caring doctor. He always knows how to solve any issues quickly and efficiently.
Always have good provider care with this office.
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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Zacharias did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.