Michael Zacharias, DO
Specialty
Cardiology-Heart Failure, Cardiology
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Biography
- 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
UH Minoff Health Center at Chagrin Highlands Ste 3300
3909 Orange Pl
Beachwood OH, 44122
216-844-3800
Patient Experience Reviews
4.9 out of 5
57 Ratings
Patient Comments (17)
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
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Dr. Zacharias is the best cardiologist I've ever had! He helped me during my cancer care and said he would continue my care afterward. I will never go to another cardiologist, as long as he is in your system.
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Had helpful visuals to show my current status compared to prior times.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Dr. Zacharias was very pleasant, listened to everything I had to say, was very thorough in explaining answers to my questions and treated my cardiac problems as very important and needing a cardiac catheterization soon as possible.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
This is a good Hospital, good people, great doctor.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
My experiences with this Dr. Has been very satisfying.
Reviewed On 6/1/2022
Dr zacharias and his staff care for the patient with extreme patience and empathy. He is an ecxcellent doctor who makes himself available at all times. I am blessed to have him as my doctor.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Great care.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Excellent, as usual.
Reviewed On 4/1/2022
Excellent experience with care provider.
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
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As of December 31, 2016, Michael Zacharias did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.