Michael Zacharias, DO
Specialty
Cardiology-Heart Failure, Cardiology
Accepting New Patients
Biography
- Associate Chief, Cardiovascular Medicine for Academic Affairs, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Assistant Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Michael Zacharias, DO, FHFSA, FACC, is the associate clinical chief of cardiovascular medicine at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He is also medical director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Program for University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute. Additionally, he is an assistant professor in the Section of Heart Failure and Transplant at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
An Ohio native, Dr. Zacharias completed his undergraduate degree at John Carroll University in 2003 and his medical degree at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. 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.
Dr. Zacharias’s clinical interests include invasive hemodynamics, temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support, and cardiac transplantation. He sees himself as a clinician educator and mentors local students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. 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 2022 UH Distinguished Physicians, which recognizes “the doctors of doctors”.
Expertise
- Advanced Heart Failure
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Heart Transplantation
- Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Ventricular Assist Devices
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Languages Spoken
English
Office Locations
CMC Mather Ste 1800 HHVI
11100 Euclid Ave
Suite: 1800 HHVI
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3800
UH St John Medical Center
29101 Health Campus Dr
Suite: 260
Westlake, OH 44145
216-844-3800
Patient Experience Reviews
5.0 out of 5
69 Ratings
Patient Comments (24)
Reviewed On 8/1/2023
Best Dr ever!!! I drive 51/2 hours to see him!!! He saved my life!!! I pray for blessings on his life every day!!!
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Best doctor
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Excellent care from Dr. Zacharias.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Excellent experience. Dr. Zacharias is very professional & personable. I did not feel rushed. He addressed my concerns and explained to me so I could understand.
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Very personable
Reviewed On 7/1/2023
Outstanding experience
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Excellent care
Reviewed On 6/1/2023
Very good experience
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Experiences with Dr Zacharias (and his team) have all been extremely excellent. First class care, and very positive manner while visiting. Very fortunate to have the Doc and his team treat my medical concerns.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Great knowledgeable doctor. I really trust his expertise and experience
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Excellent, as always!
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Just wanted to say that I have always felt respected and listened to -
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
Doctor and staff were very caring
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Z and his staff are very professional and care about their patients. They are the best.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Fabulous doctor
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr. Zacharias was very professional and compassionate . He was very thorough and took time to explain everything. Very pleased with the care we received .
Reviewed On 2/1/2023
Dr Zacharias teen is excellent I always arrive early and they see me right away who does that that's so great they take excellent care of me treat me with respect very polite and most of all very professional
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Excellent care throughout my UH experience
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Zacharias Is a caring and conscientious doctor who takes the time to keep me in the best health I can be in. 5 stars!!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Great experience with Dr. Zacharias. He Is very knowledgeable regarding my *** condition and treatment.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
I appreciate the excellent care I receive from Dr. Zacharias.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Very good experiences with Dr. Zacharias. Very professional, and yet friendly and engaging. I feel that he has my well-being at heart every time I meet with him. Dr Zacharias is my heart/cardiac specialist, and I am very satisfied with his handling of my health needs. I would certainly recommend him to family and or friends. So appreciative that he was recommended to me!
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
I love my Doctor!!!!! He is the best.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr Zacharias and his office staff do an excellent job they treat you respect very polite take excellent care and you don't have to wait long to be seen
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)
Industry Relationships
University Hospitals is committed to transparency in our interactions with industry partners, such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies. At UH, we disclose practitioner and their family members’ ownership and intellectual property rights that are or in the process of being commercialized. In addition, we disclose payments to employed practitioners of $5,000 or more from companies with which the practitioners interact as part of their professional activities. These practitioner-industry relationships assist in developing new drugs, devices and therapies and in providing medical education aimed at improving quality of care and enhancing clinical outcomes. At the same time, UH understands that these relationships may create a conflict of interest. In providing this information, UH desires to assist patients in talking with their practitioners about industry relationships and how those relationships may impact their medical care.
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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Zacharias did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.