Cristian Baeza, MD
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Biography
- Co-Director, Aortic Disease Program, Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute, University Hospitals
- Co-Director, Valve and Structural Heart Center, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Co-Director, Aortic Center, UH Cleveland Medical Center
Cristian Baeza, MD, is an accomplished cardiac surgeon and Surgical Co-Director of both the Valve and Structural Heart Disease Center and Aortic Disease Center with University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.
Dr. Baeza earned his medical degree from the University of Chile before completing two residencies, in general surgery and thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, at Catholic University Hospital in Santiago, Chile. Dr. Baeza then came to the United States to complete a residency and fellowship in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. He earned clinical and academic honors during his training.
After his training, Dr. Baeza returned to Chile to serve patients in his home country. There he honed his surgical and percutaneous treatment skills as staff surgeon, program director, and chairman of the department of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery in two of the most prestigious private and public hospitals in Chile. Following 20 years of a fruitful professional and academic career in Chile, Dr. Baeza decided to pursue an additional step in his personal and professional growth, finding his way back to Cleveland and joining University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute.
Beyond his surgical practice, Dr. Baeza is active in professional societies and research activities. He has been a key investigator in many new devices and was the implanter in five first-in-man clinical trials during his time in Chile. He has provided multiple lectures on various topics related to cardiothoracic surgery and authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and abstracts in professional journals.
Expertise
- Aortic Root Surgery
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Complex Aortic Surgery: Thoraco-abdominal aneurism
- Complex Cardiac Redo Operation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart Failure
- Percutaneous Thoracic Aortic Repair
- Percutaneous Valve Repair
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Patient Experience Reviews
4.9 out of 5
32 Ratings
Patient Comments (8)
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Thru the complete process of ***surgery with Dr Baeza the experience has been nothing less than the best. This included the operation, recovery and all other experiences. I would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses and staff. Thank you ***
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr and staff were wonderful n polite made sure I was confortable and no wait time at all
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
We found each others common ground.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
My experience was satisfactory. Procedures were explained and options were provided. I was confident that I was given all Information that I needed to make an informed decision.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Took the time to explain everything and make sure I understood it.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Doctor is the best. I trusted my life with him.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. And nurses are great Hospital could do little better everything could go wrong went wrong
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Outstanding group of people at the main UH campus. Everyone from the "answer man" on the bridge, clerks, nurse and the doctor could not of been any better at their jobs. Your operation is first class! Thank you
Education
Fellowship | Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery - Cleveland Clinic (2000 - 2002)
Residency
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile (1998 - 2000)
Medical Education
Universidad De Chile (1995)
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Cristian Baeza did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.