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MaleAbout Anthony Vlastaris
Biography
Anthony G. Vlastaris, MD, is a cardiologist in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute and Deputy Section Head of Regional Cardiology. He also is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Vlastaris sees patients at the West Valley Medical Center in Fairview Park.
Specialty Interests: Chest pain and coronary artery disease evaluation; heart failure management; valvular heart disease management and evaluation; cardiac catheterization; nuclear stress test imaging; echocardiography, including transesophageal echo
Number of Patients Treated: Physicians in the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus provide care during more than 500,000 patient office visits each year. They annually perform more than 8,000 cardiac catheterizations, a minimally invasive procedure for diagnosing and treating heart disease; more than 78,000 echocardiograms and more than 8,000 nuclear imaging studies for heart disease.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic is nationally and internationally renowned for its cardiovascular care. To learn about patient outcomes for specific conditions and procedures, visit Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (Miller Family) Outcomes.
Education and Training: Dr. Vlastaris earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio. He served his residency in internal medicine at University Hospitals of Cleveland and a fellowship in cardiology at MetroHealth Medical Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Cleveland. He joined the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2014 and was named Deputy Section Head of Regional Cardiology in 2017.
Research: Throughout his career, Dr. Vlastaris has been committed to advancing patient care through research in cardiovascular medicine. He has served as Principal Investigator on more than a dozen major trials of new treatments for coronary artery disease and heart attack and stroke prevention and a sub-investigator on an additional nearly two dozen trials.
About Dr. Vlastaris: “I enjoy my field because I get to help people understand their heart condition and make them comfortable with their treatment plan. It is nice to reassure patients that they truly have access to the best treatment options with the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. Long-term relationships with many patients and their families are especially rewarding to me.”
Leisure Activities: In his leisure time, Dr. Vlastaris is an avid downhill skier and tennis player and enjoys reading and walking his dog.
Education & Board Certifications
Education
- Fellowship: MetroHealth Medical Center, 1997
- Residency: Case Western Reserve University - University Hospitals of Cleveland, 1994
- Medical Education: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1991
Board Certifications
- Echocardiography: National Board of Echocardiography, 2013
- Nuclear Cardiology: Council for Certification in Cardiovascular Imaging, 1999
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1997
Awards
Research & Publications
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Industry Relationships
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As of 2026-03-15, Dr. Vlastaris has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
257 ratings, 30 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2026
Really like Dr. Vlastaris. Good bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
Dr Vlasteris, as always, was excellent in both listening and sharing information on my EKG as well as his exam results. And his Nurse/Assistant who went over my meds and performed the EKG (Mary Ellen, I think?) was also great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2026
It is very difficult to get an appointment with Dr. Vlastaris but well worth the wait.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/30/2026
Dr. Vlastaris was great. In terms of getting me the info I wanted, listening to me, answering my questions, and the like, this appointment went pretty much exactly as I had hoped it would go. Very pleased and impressed with Dr. Vlastaris.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/16/2026
Wonderful practice. Everyone is so kind. Dr. Valastaris takes such good care of me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2026
Great doctor experience, very low stress appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Was very good care provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2026
The Doctor was very thorough and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr Vlastaris is an extremely caring doctor. Very knowledgeable and always puts his patient mind at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. V is very knowledgeable with a great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Best heart doctor we've every had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
He took time to listen to me, thoroughly reviewed my history, and took time to explain everything in great detail in regards to my plan. He did not make me feel as though he was rushing through my visit. Truly one of the best providers I've seen in my 10 years going to the clinic.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2025
Dr. Vlastaris was great. He was down to earth. His approach was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr. Vlastaris office staff is professional and polite.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
The office visit I had with Dr. Anthony Vlastaris is probably the best experience with a Doctor I've had in a long time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2025
Dr Vlastaris could not have been more helpful. He listened to my concerns and thoroughly explained his treatment plan. He was very easy to talk to and explained things in a way a lay person could understand. I highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr. Vlastaris is a great doctor, lucky to have him as my heart doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr V is a true professional. Extremely thorough. Friendly and caring. Who could ask for anything more?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
Dr. Vlastaris was very professional and thorough as he went over our medical history with us since this was the first visit for my wife and me. We did schedule future appointments with him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2025
I would highly recommend Dr. Vlastaris to anyone but he has too many patients to handle currently.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2025
Dr Vlastaris always explains concerns & asks me for my input
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
This was my first meeting with Dr. Vlastaris. I am so very grateful to be in his care. I have the utmost trust in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr very thorough and attentive explained everything very well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2025
Loved loved Dr. Very personable makes U feelVery at ease soo knowledgeable. Awesome Doctor!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2025
Dr Vlastaris is the gold standard in his field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Always concerned for the patient and the patients desires on specific decisions that need to be made. Compassion is shown with the Dr. And the staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2025
Doc is awesome, great bedside demeanor, clear, understandable communication and a great guy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/27/2025
Have already recommend my son to Dr Ge Is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr. Vlastaris was kind, Professional and very thorough. He took time to listen to my concerns and included me in the decision making process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2025
Dr Vlasteris is excellent, sharing all the info, in a friendly & polite manner, which is easy to understand. He is A+++